Director, Manufacturing & Prefabrication

AtModern Niagara we are dedicated to excellence in the manufacturing industry constantly seeking innovative solutions and efficiency in everything we do. From our stateoftheart facilities to our dedicated team we are committed to leading the market and upholding the highest standards of quality and sustainability. Join us as we continue to grow and set new benchmarks in the industry.

We value passion initiative determination professionalism and teamwork and we are committed to ensuring that our teams have everything they need to succeed. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and as a result our awardwinning safety culture has a record thats well above industry standards.

At Modern Niagara you will work alongside valuesdriven safetyconscious and highimpact teams in a fastpaced innovative and collaborative environment. Here your knowledge skills and excellent service will help ensure that the buildings that make up Canadas infrastructure fulfill the needs they were set out to meet.

Modern Niagara is one of Canadas Best Managed Companies and is a recipient of SMACNAs Safety Excellence Award Program (SSEAP) Canada and the Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) Magazines Gold Winner for Canadas Safest Employers Award in the Building and Construction category and Excellence Winner for Canadas Best Health Safety Culture Award as well as Canadas Best Health Safety Leader Award

As part of our commitment to innovation and excellence we are enhancing our prefabrication and automated manufacturing processes across Canada including operations in Vancouver Edmonton Calgary Ottawa and Toronto. We are seeking a visionary and highly experienced National Head of Manufacturing to lead our national manufacturing operations into a future defined by advanced technology streamlined efficiency and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of industrial manufacturing a proven track record in process optimization and the ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic manufacturing initiatives aligned with the companys longterm objectives for quality productivity and cost efficiency.
• Oversee all aspects of manufacturing operations including fabrication assembly quality control and distribution within our sheet metal plumbing piping and electrical prefabrication shops.
• Drive the integration of innovative technologies and lean manufacturing principles including the creation of a digital twin of current production facilities.
• Lead mentor and develop highperforming teams to promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Manage multiple facilities ensuring seamless coordination and alignment with corporate goals.
• Optimize space utilization material flow and overall shop floor efficiency.
• Collaborate with other department heads to optimize supply chain management and streamline production lines.
• Ensure full compliance with health safety and environmental standards across all facilities.
• Evaluate and enhance operational systems and policies to support the companys mission and values.
• Develop and present multiyear capital improvement plans.
• Analyze and monitor KPIs and production metrics using data to drive performance improvement strategies.
• Liaise with different departments including suppliers and managers to prevent any possible delays or issues in production.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies and advanced machinery to enhance productivity and reduce downtime.
• Ensure effective maintenance of all manufacturing equipment minimizing disruptions and maintaining high uptime.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational effectiveness and goal attainment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Process / Industrial Engineering or a related field preferred.
• 710 years of senior leadership experience in manufacturing or prefabrication within a mass production environment.
• Demonstrated success in increasing efficiency reducing costs and driving profitability in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities with the ability to foster a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Indepth knowledge of industrial manufacturing methods process design and lean principles.
• Handson experience with quality control systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent organizational communication and strategic decisionmaking skills.
• Professional certifications such as CPIM (Certified Production and Inventory Management) or CPE (Certified Plant Engineer) are considered assets.
• Proactive and resultsoriented leader with a passion for innovation and improvement.
• Ability to lead by example inspire crossfunctional teams and navigate change effectively.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Modern Niagara we recognize the value of fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive organization and are committed to eliminating barriers faced by members of equityseeking groups (women Indigenous Black racialized 2SLGBTQIA people with disabilities and new immigrants) in the construction industry. Our DEI vision is to build an organization where everyone has access to the same opportunities experience equitable outcomes and can thrive and reach their full potential.

We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Modern Niagara is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please advise us so that suitable accommodations can be made. We can be reached at

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Director