Manufacturing Operations Manager

About the Company

KELK Canada, a part of Vishay Precision Group, stands as a global leader in advanced force measurement and optical instrumentation specifically serving the metals industry. With nearly seven decades of experience, the company delivers solutions that enhance quality, productivity, and performance in challenging manufacturing settings.

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Operations Manager to oversee manufacturing, maintenance, facilities, quality assurance, and continuous improvement at our North York location. This position is pivotal in steering operational excellence, fostering high-performing teams, ensuring safe, effective, and economical operations, and supporting growth alongside customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily manufacturing operations to meet objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Supervise production, maintenance, facilities management, quality control, and planning functions.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing principles, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Kaizen, and overall operational excellence efforts.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead and develop supervisors, team leaders, and production personnel through coaching and mentorship.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs, uphold equipment reliability, and manage facility infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial teams to enhance operational outcomes.
• Coordinate production scheduling, labor management, inventory control, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Support capital investment initiatives, process enhancements, and manufacturing optimization projects.
• Manage operational budgets, cost reduction endeavors, and business performance targets.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years leading manufacturing operations, including at least 5 years in roles such as Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or Manufacturing Manager.
• Proven experience overseeing production, maintenance, quality, planning, and supply chain in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Experience working with CNC machining, metal fabrication, welding, assembly, or precision manufacturing processes.
• Skilled in maintenance management, equipment reliability, facility oversight, and tracking manufacturing KPIs like Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and OEE.
• Competent in ERP/MRP software, production planning, scheduling, and inventory management.
• Strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and capability to nurture team development.
• Fluent English proficiency is required.

Preferred Credentials and Skills

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or related certifications.
• Experience managing budgets, capital projects, operational results, and profit and loss responsibility.
• Background in metals, precision manufacturing, industrial equipment, automotive, aerospace, or engineered products sectors.
• Familiarity with unionized manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading automation, process innovation, or equipment rollout projects.

Employee Benefits

• Attractive benefits package
• Extended health and life insurance coverage
• Vision and dental insurance extensions
• Company matching retirement savings plan (RRSP)
• Paid vacation leave
• Positive team atmosphere and supportive company culture
• Available on-site parking
• Personal protective equipment fully supplied by the company