Production Manager

Location

Location: Scarborough, ON (5 days onsite)

Overview We are seeking a results-oriented and hands-on Production Manager to lead operations at our unionized manufacturing facility, specializing in high-voltage power transmission products. Operating over two shifts (with planned expansion to three), this role plays a critical part in delivering complex, customized, project-based products on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

The ideal candidate brings a strong continuous improvement mindset, a solid foundation in Lean Manufacturing and 5S, and extensive experience in Ontario’s regulated manufacturing environment.

Your Tasks

Lead and manage all production operations to achieve safety, quality, cost, inventory, and delivery targets.

Oversee daily activities across shifts, ensuring execution of production schedules and on-time delivery of customer projects.

Monitor and report on key production metrics and KPIs; analyze trends, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.

Champion a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging Lean tools, 5S, and structured problem-solving methodologies.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Project Management, and HR to improve efficiency and resolve issues.

Engage in strategic planning and execution with senior management, contributing operational insights and supporting initiatives such as shift expansion and capacity growth.

Standardize production workflows and implement best practices to support long-term scalability.

Lead workforce planning, hiring, training, and performance management of supervisors and frontline employees.

Maintain a positive and productive union-management relationship, partnering with HR to address grievances and conduct investigations.

Ensure full compliance with Ontario labour laws, OHSA, and ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001).

Administer WSIB and return-to-work programs, and oversee short- and long-term disability case management.

Requirements Education: Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business.

Experience: 10+ years of experience in assembly manufacturing and operations leadership.

Certification: Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent CI training (preferred).

Demonstrated success in production management, quality improvement, and cost control.

Experience implementing Lean principles, leading safety programs, and developing high-performing teams.

Background in custom or project-based manufacturing environments is preferred.

Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, OHSA, and relevant compliance standards.

Proven success leading growth initiatives such as shift expansion, factory scale-up, or capacity increases.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Dexian will on request provide accommodation for disabilities to support your participation in all aspects of Recruitment, Assessment and selection process

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