Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager

Weir ESCO

Location: Port Hope, Ontario
Work Arrangement: Onsite

What we do at Weir ESCO
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact
You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do
⦿ Safety Leadership: Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to zero harm by promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all SHE standards, and leading by example to maintain a world-class safety environment.
⦿ Operational Management: Lead and manage foundry manufacturing operations including molding, melting, core making, or finishing. Oversee daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement targets.
⦿ Team Leadership: Supervise, coach, and develop salaried leaders and hourly unionized employees, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities.
⦿ Continuous Improvement: Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, and other problem-solving methodologies. Identify and implement initiatives to improve labor efficiencies, reduce waste, and enhance production processes.
⦿ Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure production requirements are met and capital improvement projects are supported effectively.
⦿ Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze production data to identify operational challenges and develop actionable plans to improve efficiencies and cost-effectiveness.
⦿ Workforce Planning: Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and resource allocation to support changing production demands while maintaining compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
⦿ Employee Relations: Foster positive employee relations, support engagement initiatives, and participate in labor relations activities including investigations, discipline, and grievance management.
⦿ Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

Must-haves:
⦿ Minimum 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in heavy industrial, manufacturing, or foundry environments, preferably with unionized workforce management.
⦿ Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, quality systems, and operational excellence principles.
⦿ Proven ability to lead change, execute initiatives with urgency, and foster a high-performance, team-oriented culture.
⦿ Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/manufacturing systems.

Nice-to-haves:
⦿ Post-secondary education in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related discipline.
⦿ Training and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or related continuous improvement methodologies.
⦿ Experience managing departmental budgets, capital projects, and operational improvement initiatives.
⦿ Familiarity with Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and employment/labour legislation.

Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits
⦿ Competitive pay
⦿ Career development and learning support
⦿ Access to global inclusion networks
⦿ Regional and team-specific benefits
⦿ Sharebuilder scheme
⦿ Wellness support for you and your family
⦿ Collaboration with global teams
⦿ Study support

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.
 

Compensation: Ranges from CAD $115,000 to $125,000 and bonus eligible.

This Job Posting is for an Existing Position.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity  employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender, identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. 

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities upon request at any stage of the selection process.

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