Production Manager

About The Role

Elevate your expertise with IMT Precision! We are recruiting for a Production Manager to join our team and contribute to the delivery of essential manufacturing solutions with Precision and Reliability. Join a culture that fosters collaboration, an environment for skill development and a rewarding career.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the growth of our organization? Join IMT and let’s shape the future together!

IMT Precision does not use artificial intelligence, automated screening systems, or algorithm-based decision tools in any part of the hiring process for this position. All applications are reviewed by human reviewers.

Position Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing manufacturing operations to ensure company goals and objectives are achieved in the areas of cost, productivity, quality, safety, quantity, and delivery. This role provides leadership and direction to Supervisors and oversees maintenance functions, including preventive maintenance programs.

The Production Manager ensures operational performance aligns with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and collective agreement obligations while driving continuous improvement across production and maintenance functions.

 About You

At our company, we are looking for exceptional individuals who can meet the following criteria:

• Manage and oversee multi-shift manufacturing operations
• Forecast manpower requirements and allocate resources effectively
• Manage budgets and control operations costs
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and safety

Education & Experience

• Education: Post-secondary education, supervisory training, or equivalent experience in manufacturing or operations management

  Experience: 

• 7-10 years of related manufacturing experience 
• Progressive leadership experience within a production environment
• Experience managing multi-shift operations

• Experience working within a unionized environment considered an asset

  Technical Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing machinery and production processes
• Knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance programs
• Understanding of production planning and manpower forecasting
• Knowledge of budget preparation and cost control
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS
• Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act and Collective Agreement administration

Knowledge

• Manufacturing operations and production management
• Health and safety legislation and regulatory compliance
• Labour relations and collective agreement administration
• Budgeting and cost control principles
• Quality management and on-time delivery performance
• Preventive maintenance systems

• Project management methodologies and lifecycle practices (PMBOK or equivalent)

• Defence contracting processes and compliance frameworks

• Manufacturing processes, engineering workflows, and quality systems (ISO, AS9100)

• Cost control, budgeting, and Earned Value Management (EVMS)

• Industrial security and export compliance (CGP, ITAR, EAR)

• Construction and CAPEX project principles within manufacturing settings

• ERP/MRP systems and project scheduling software (e.g. MS Project)

Skills

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Decision-making ability under pressure
• Organizational and operational planning skills
• Ability to motivate and manage multi-level teams

Working Conditions

• Regular exposure to dirt and noise in a manufacturing environment.
• Multi-shift operational oversight responsibilities.
• Occasional extended hours may be required based on operational demands.

About IMT Precision 

IMT Precision is one of Canda’s leading major manufacturers in the OEM and Defence industries. With over 100 years of experience, it has taught us that our employees are our most valuable assets. We offer many perks along with a stable career at IMT Precision. Our collective strength empowers us to provide our clients with the indispensable high-quality products essential to their success.

Learn more about careers at IMT on our website: imtcorporation.com  

Salary Range:$88,200.00 To $109,300.00 Annually

Benefits Of Working At IMT

• Extensive Health & Dental Coverage
• Defined contribution Pension Plan 
• Annual Bonus Program
• Competitive Wages
• Job-Security (Long outstanding and growing company)
• On-the-job training
• Professional designation fee paid
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Social Events/Activities
• Years of Service Program

Our Values

Find Solutions

We face challenges head-on and work relentlessly to solve them. If it were easy, everyone would do it. But we push through together.

Stronger Together

Every voice matters. There are no bad ideas here. We do better when we collaborate, share perspectives, and lift each other up.

Build the Future

We don’t sit back – we step forward. We take initiative and act with urgency to share the future we want to see.

Be Real

We speak the truth, even when it’s hard. We’re honest with each other and our customers, and we solve problems by first acknowledging them.