Manufacturing Operations Manager

KELK Canada (Vishay Precision Group) is a global leader in advanced force measurement and optical instrumentation serving the metals industry for nearly 70 years. Our solutions are known for precision reliability and performance in demanding industrial environments.

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations facilities and continuous improvement initiatives at our North York site.

This role is responsible for ensuring safe efficient and cost-effective production while driving operational excellence across machining assembly maintenance and support functions.

The Operations Manager will lead a team and work closely with Engineering Supply Chain Sales and Leadership to achieve production goals improve performance and support business growth. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader with a strong focus on safety productivity quality employee development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet production quality delivery and cost objectives.
• Drive Lean manufacturing 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to improve operational performance and efficiency.
• Lead coach and develop production and support teams while fostering a culture of accountability and engagement.
• Ensure production schedules are achieved through effective coordination with Planning and Supply Chain.
• Oversee facility maintenance infrastructure reliability and preventative maintenance programs.
• Champion health safety and regulatory compliance across the site.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align operational priorities with business and customer requirements.
• Manage operational budgets and support strategic business initiatives.
• Identify risks resolve operational challenges and implement sustainable solutions.

• Competitive benefits package
• Extended health and life insurance
• Extended vision and dental
• Company matching RRSP
• Paid vacation
• Good team environment and great company culture
• On-site parking
• All PPE provided by company

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Operations or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing or operations leadership experience.
• Strong background in industrial manufacturing environments.
• Leadership experience managing large production teams.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement and operational excellence principles.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as machining CNC operations welding milling and assembly.
• Knowledge of facilities management maintenance programs quality systems and health and safety regulations.
• Experience with ERP and production planning systems.
• Strong leadership communication and team development skills.
• Data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
• Unionized manufacturing experience is considered an asset.