Strong working knowledge of safety and quality systems
Woodbridge Foam Corp is seeking a hands-on Production Manager for its Kitchener facility to lead production and set-up operations. The ideal candidate will embody the company’s values of integrity, accountability, respect, and empowerment while driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Job Summary
The role requires leading all production and set-up operations to achieve plant safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
Success in this position involves fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, respect, and empowerment across the production team.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to monitor production performance including OEE, downtime, and schedule attainment while partnering with cross-functional departments.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
Woodbridge Foam Corp is seeking a hands-on Production Manager for its Kitchener facility to lead production and set-up operations. The ideal candidate will embody the company’s values of integrity, accountability, respect, and empowerment while driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Progressive manufacturing leadership experience
Leading teams in fast-paced plant setting
Strong working knowledge of safety and quality systems
Experience managing supervisors and manpower planning
Ability to interpret KPIs and drive corrective action
Nice-to-have
Hands-on leadership style with visible floor presence
Experience in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing
Knowledge of Woodbridge Production System-style environments
Post-secondary education in a related field
Key Requirements
Progressive manufacturing leadership experience
Proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced plant setting
Strong working knowledge of safety, quality, and production systems
Experience managing supervisors, manpower planning, and daily operational execution
Post-secondary education in a related field (considered an asset)