Waterloo, On Metal shop supervisor Jobs – 22 Openings This Week

Director of Operations
ABERFOYLE METAL TREATERS —Puslinch, ON
- $100,000–$130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Engineering
- Business development
- Profit sharing
- Dental care
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Sheet Metal Journeyman
Nutemp Mechanical Systems —Guelph, ON
- $48–$52 an hour
- Overtime
- Schematics
- HVAC
- In-person
- Profit sharing
- Dental care
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Laborer Brantford
Gerdau —Brantford, ON
- $24.89 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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Senior Machine Tool Builder & Integrator (Eagle Street)
ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. —Cambridge, ON
- $35–$43 an hour
- Inventory control
- Assembly
- Travel
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Dental care
Production Supervisor - Evening shift
Groupe AGF inc. - AGF Group Inc. —Kitchener, ON
- $70,000–$85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Forklift
- Designated paid holidays
- Dental care
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Production Supervisor
Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group —Woodstock, ON
- $90,000–$110,000 a year
- Overtime
- CAD
- ERP systems
- Supervising experience
- Profit sharing
- Dental care
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Material Handler
Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group —Cambridge, ON
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Profit sharing
- Dental care
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Assembly Worker
Genesis Metalworks Inc. —Brantford, ON
- $21–$26 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Assembly
- Quality Control
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Director of Operations
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Director of Operations

ABERFOYLE METAL TREATERS
Puslinch, ON

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
6 days ago

Benefits

Profit sharing
Extended health care
Dental care
Company pension
Vision care
On-site parking

Skills

Operations management
Customer service
Engineering
Post-secondary education
Process improvement
Business development
Analysis skills
Project management
Continuous improvement
Contracts
Manufacturing
Business
Leadership
Negotiation

Full job description

Overview

We are seeking to fill an on‑site leadership role based primarily at the Puslinch Plant, overseeing day‑to‑day operations across both the Puslinch and Burlington locations. The position is responsible for production planning and workflow across all heat‑treating and coating products, ensuring safe work practices, consistent quality standards, and the efficient use of equipment and resources.

This role provides direct leadership to the Operations Team, Planning Team, and Quality Control Team, strengthening coordination and operational performance across both sites. It also works closely with Sales and Finance to support better forecasting, alignment, and decision‑making.

As a key member of the Management Team, the Director of Operations will contribute to long‑term strategic planning, support capital investment initiatives, and help drive sustainable sales growth as we continue to grow our business.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure shops are staffed efficiently, employees are engaged
Develops production processes to streamline WON orders from Sales/Contract Review/Kick-off meetings as needed
Ensures “clean executable orders” - Makes sure jobs are clearly defined to operations including material, labor hours and overall clarity of job from start to invoicing
Investigates low-margin jobs, high labor costs, and high material costs, comparing estimates to actuals
Drives invoicing to meet monthly targets of completed Jobs
Monitors and coaches on proper job creation and ERP usage
Supports or directly resolve customer dissatisfaction
Monitors incoming expedited jobs to meet customer expectations
Oversees and coaches Blue Streak/operational ERP
Manages Operations, Planning and Quality Control to meet ISO and other quality requirements
Develop, monitor, and achieve KPI targets across production, quality, safety, and efficiency
Manages the weekly production meetings to meet invoicing targets
Manages production schedule with Planning/Operations to meet productivity targets
Other duties as assigned

Additional Key Responsibilities
In addition to key operational responsibilities, this role includes responsibilities for the following areas:

Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
Safety & Compliance
Quality & Continuous Improvement
Cost Management & Process Optimization

Key Leadership Traits and Skills

The successful candidate will have the ability to promote the following:

Building trust by leading and actively engaging with teams on the shop floor
Prioritize employee health and safety above all operational considerations
Drive productivity, quality, and operational effectiveness through disciplined execution
Maintain organized, clean, “tour‑ready” facilities that promote safety, efficiency, and customer confidence
Scale resources to match demand, avoiding overproduction and unnecessary cost.
Identify opportunities for improvement in machinery, workflow, and processes
Use weekly/monthly efficiency metrics to evaluate performance, educate teams, and guide operational strategy
Understand financial metrics, including managing direct/indirect production costs and equipment operation/maintenance/repair expenses
Actively work to reduce indirect costs and R&M spending through smart planning and preventive practices

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in engineering, operations management, business, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered
Knowledge of safety regulations, quality systems, and maintenance best practices in an industrial setting
7+ years of operations leadership in service, manufacturing or related metal/coating environments
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience is an asset
Strong operations management experience, including production planning, process optimization, and implementation of continuous improvement practices
Advanced analytical skills to interpret operational data, define KPIs, troubleshooting issues, and support data-informed decision-making
Proven team management capabilities, including leading supervisors, fostering a safety culture, coaching for performance, and building cross-functional collaboration
Customer service orientation with the ability to support client requirements, manage expectations, and ensure on-time, high-quality delivery
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada (only candidates meeting this requirement will be considered)

Pay: $100,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Dental care
Extended health care
On-site parking
Profit sharing
Vision care

Application question(s):

Do you have post-secondary education in engineering, operations management, business, or a related field?
Do you have 7+ years of experience in operations leadership within manufacturing, service, or metal/coating environments?
Do you currently have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis without restriction?

Work Location: In person

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