Alberta Director of manufacturing Jobs – 12 Openings This Week

Head of Operations
Confidential —Lethbridge, AB
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
- ERP systems
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Director of Operations & Manufacturing
ECL Group of Companies —Edmonton, AB
- $204,000–$245,000 a year
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
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Head of Integrated Planning
Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation —Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Director, Validation
Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation —Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Director, Corporate Quality
Stream-Flo Industries Ltd. / SFI —Edmonton, AB
- $171,000–$190,000 a year
- Customer service
- Engineering
- English
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
Head of Manufacturing
North Vector Dynamics Inc. —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Project management
4d
Regional Director, Continuous Improvement & Engineering
McKesson —Edmonton, AB
- $132,900–$221,500 a year
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- English
- Analysis skills
Site Director
Canada Packers —Lethbridge, AB
- Engineering
- Team management
- Human resources
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Director, Lean Operations & Transformation
Johnson Controls —Nisku, AB
- $152,000–$228,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
Sales Director
Modine Manufacturing Company —Calgary, AB
- CRM software
- Marketing
- Microsoft Office
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
7d
Engineering Director
Modine Manufacturing Company —Calgary, AB
- Engineering
- System design
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Head of Operations

Confidential
Lethbridge, AB

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
4 days ago

Skills

Cost management
Quality improvement planning
Business Management
Operations management
Senior management experience
Computer literacy
Coaching
Engineering
Supply chain
ERP systems
Workplace safety policies
Strategic leadership
Continuous improvement standards implementation
Process improvement
Cost control
Performance management
Change management
Manufacturing facility experience
Six Sigma
Analysis skills
Workforce planning strategy
Human resources management
Bachelor's
Data-driven outcome evaluation
Decision making
Mentoring
Data analytics
Computer skills
Personnel management
Training & development
Manufacturing
Root cause analysis
Business
Operations
Team motivation
Communication skills
Implementing lean manufacturing processes
Team coordination
Negotiation
Strategic planning
Business process improvement

Full job description

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and operational direction to ensure the organization achieves its production, quality, delivery, cost, and customer-service objectives.
Establish a clear operational vision and translate business goals into measurable objectives, priorities, and action plans for each functional area.
Build a high-performing operations team by setting clear expectations, developing talent, coaching leaders, and creating a culture of ownership and accountability.
Ensure the organization has the right people in key positions and that responsibilities, decision-making authority, and performance expectations are clearly established.
Oversee the efficient execution of day-to-day operations, ensuring resources are aligned with business priorities and customer commitments.
Drive improvements in production capacity, throughput, flexibility, and overall efficiency while maintaining product quality and controlling operating costs.
Monitor operational performance through relevant KPIs and management metrics, using data and trends to identify opportunities, address performance gaps, and improve results.
Maintain overall accountability for production output, product quality, inventory flow, customer requirements, and on-time delivery and shipment performance.
Optimize the deployment of labor, equipment, materials, technology, and other resources to achieve the best possible operational and financial outcomes.
Partner with production and maintenance teams to maximize equipment availability, minimize downtime, and ensure maintenance activities support production requirements.
Review existing processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies, unnecessary activities, capacity limitations, and other barriers to performance.
Lead initiatives that reduce waste, improve process flow, shorten cycle times, increase productivity, and lower operating costs.
Establish and promote a structured continuous improvement culture in which employees at all levels actively participate in identifying problems and implementing effective solutions.
Champion Lean and operational excellence practices throughout the organization, ensuring improvement initiatives deliver measurable and sustainable results.
Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety by ensuring employees are properly trained and that safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations are consistently followed.
Partner with HR and other leadership teams to implement effective workforce practices that support employee engagement, performance, retention, and organizational development.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages communication, teamwork, innovation, and professional growth.
Stay informed of advancements in manufacturing technology, production methodologies, industry standards, and operational best practices to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Regularly evaluate operational performance and provide leadership with clear insight into results, challenges, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Demonstrated success in a senior management or leadership position within operations, manufacturing, production, or a comparable environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Strong commercial and operational understanding, including experience with budgeting, cost management, strategic planning, workforce planning, and resource utilization.
Proven ability to translate organizational strategy into effective operational plans and measurable business results.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to build trust, influence others, manage change, and lead teams through periods of growth or transformation.
Exceptional people-management capabilities, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, employee development, and succession planning.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate complex operational issues and make sound, timely decisions.
Demonstrated ability to establish performance standards, create accountability, and drive results across multiple teams and functions.
Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, equipment, systems, and operational requirements.
Strong planning and organizational capabilities, with the ability to effectively coordinate production, maintenance, quality, staffing, and delivery priorities.
Proven hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies, including Six Sigma, 5S, Transactional Lean, and other process-improvement techniques.
Ability to identify root causes, develop practical solutions, and lead improvement initiatives from implementation through to measurable results.
Strong communication, collaboration, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
Ability to motivate and engage employees while maintaining high standards of performance, professionalism, and accountability.
Strong computer proficiency, including experience with ERP systems, production management software, data analysis tools, and standard business applications.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, cost, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

Head of operations : 3 years (preferred)
Manufacturing : 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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