Production Manager WB399

Winnipeg - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summit Search Group is proud to partner with Anderson Orthopedics on the recruitment of a Production Manager to lead and optimize its fabrication lab operations. This is a key leadership role for an experienced fabrication professional who thrives at the intersection of craftsmanship technology and operational excellence.

Anderson Orthopedics is a private clinical practice specializing in custom orthotic and prosthetic solutions for patients across Manitoba. The organization combines clinical expertise advanced digital fabrication and patient-centered care to deliver high-quality devices that restore mobility and improve quality of life. Anderson Orthopedics is committed to innovation professional development and maintaining a safe inclusive and high-performing workplace.

The Position

Reporting to the Clinicians and Director of Clinic Operations the Production Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations of the fabrication lab and overseeing the full lifecycle of orthotic and prosthetic device production from work order intake through final quality assurance.

This role will play a critical part in expanding Anderson Orthopedics in-house production capacity advancing both traditional and digital manufacturing workflows and ensuring consistent quality efficiency and compliance across all fabricated devices.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate day-to-day fabrication lab workflows to ensure timely completion of orthotic and prosthetic devices.
Prioritize production schedules based on clinical demand patient timelines and material availability.
Ensure quality consistency and accuracy of finished products in accordance with Anderson Orthopedics standards ISO guidelines and clinical specifications.
Oversee all stages of production from work order intake through final inspection and delivery.
Implement maintain and refine digital manufacturing workflows including CAD/CAM CNC carving digital scanning and 3D printing.
Supervise train and mentor fabrication technicians and lab staff.
Assign work manage workloads and conduct performance evaluations.
Promote continuous learning related to materials composites adhesives thermoforming and additive manufacturing.
Foster a professional collaborative and safety-focused lab culture.
Ensure compliance with Canadian O&P regulations infection control standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Conduct routine inspections calibration and maintenance scheduling for lab equipment and machinery.
Maintain accurate documentation related to device manufacturing materials inventory and traceability.
Develop implement and continuously improve production SOPs for both traditional and digital fabrication workflows.
Oversee procurement and inventory management of raw materials components and consumables.
Evaluate new technologies tools and vendors to improve efficiency quality and production capacity.
Support process optimization initiatives using Lean 5S or similar methodologies where applicable.

Qualifications & Experience

Diploma or degree in Orthotics/Prosthetics Biomedical or Mechanical Technology Manufacturing/Engineering Technology Industrial Design or Additive Manufacturing.
5 years of experience in orthotic/prosthetic fabrication medical device manufacturing or advanced composites environments.
3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a production or lab setting.
Strong hands-on knowledge of traditional fabrication techniques (lamination thermoforming plastics) and digital workflows (CAD/CAM CNC 3D printing).
Experience collaborating with clinicians to manage work orders timelines and quality standards.
Solid understanding of inventory management production workflows and quality assurance.
Strong communication team leadership and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with safety standards WHMIS and regulated manufacturing environments.

For more information on this exciting opportunity please contactBraeden Demchukat Summit Search Group.

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Summit Search Group is proud to partner with Anderson Orthopedics on the recruitment of a Production Manager to lead and optimize its fabrication lab operations. This is a key leadership role for an experienced fabrication professional who thrives at the intersection of craftsmanship technology and ...