MatchBox Consulting Group is recruiting for a Production Manager to support operations within a heavy industrial production manufacturing environment in Nova Scotia.
This role will lead production activities at the plant level, focusing on safety, operational performance, production planning, team leadership, and day-to-day execution. The successful candidate will work closely with the Plant Manager, maintenance, sales, logistics, and production teams to ensure the plant operates safely, efficiently, and in line with business requirements.
This position is well suited to a hands-on production leader with experience in heavy industrial manufacturing, who is comfortable working in a fully onsite, unionized, operations-driven setting.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day production operations at the plant level, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable performance.
- Manage and support production supervisors across shift-based operations.
- Drive production performance against budget, cost, KPI, and operational targets.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all production activities.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and operational standards.
- Work closely with maintenance to support equipment reliability, housekeeping, industrial cleaning, and reduction of operational issues.
- Participate in annual budget planning, monthly financial reviews, forecasting, and inventory reconciliation.
- Collaborate with sales, logistics, and internal teams to meet market demand and quality objectives.
- Support continuous improvement, change management, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Build team capability through coaching, accountability, succession planning, and compliance with the collective agreement.
Requirements
- 10+ years of heavy industrial manufacturing production experience.
- 5+ years of progressive production management experience.
- Experience working in a unionized environment.
- Strong understanding of production operations, budgets, cost control, plant reliability, and operational performance.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead teams, delegate effectively, and drive accountability.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, negotiation, and change management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in an older, complex industrial plant environment.
- Experience in cement manufacturing is considered a strong asset.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and SAP is an asset.
- Ability to follow all site safety protocols, including use of required PPE.
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About MatchBox
Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.
Equal Opportunities
MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
Work Permits
Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.
Further Consideration
We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.
Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com
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