biofuels production manager

Title: Production Manager

Employer: Angstrom Fiber Brantford INC

Posted on: March 28, 2025

Job Details

Angstrom has worked to build a culture that serves our customers, our people, and the world in which we live and work. We provide engineered automotive products globally that continuously improve the consumer experience through superior comfort, acoustics, and appearance in a socially responsible way.

Reasons to Join Angstrom!

• Competitive Compensation
• Employer Paid Benefits
• Up To 8.5% Pension Plan Employer Contribution
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Production Manager

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager will be responsible for providing leadership and direction on the manufacturing side of our operations. This position supports the organization’s Vision, Mission and Values. At a Plant Leadership level, this position leads the Production function and is responsible for oversight and execution of the plant’s manufacturing priorities of Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Performance.

What does a Production Manager do?

• Lead the process on the plant manufacturing floor to achieve a “Zero Incident” safety level at the facility.
• Daily supervision of a team of Supervisors on multiple shifts, including: Supervisors, Team Leaders, Material Handlers, Grinders, and Team Members.
• Responsible for leadership of the production team to meet or exceed the approved budget and manufacturing performance expectations.
• Owner of production excellence in daily performance, quality, continuous improvement, corporate system compliance, and employee talent management.
• Create, own, and update production metrics and drive the Production Team to support organizational strategic plans and KPIs.
• Support compliance with IATF, ISO 14001, and corporate policies related to Production.
• Manage key production labor and employee relations activities at the facility.
• Ensure effective communication of the organization’s values and priorities.
• Manage annual performance assessments for the Supervisory Team.
• Ensure development and maintenance of up-to-date job descriptions for Production roles.
• Promote and engage in organizational events supporting local communities and employee recognition.
• Drive a LEAN transformational culture within the facility.
• Provide visible leadership across the plant.
• Other duties as required.

What you bring to the table

• 2 – 4 year college/university diploma/degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related equivalent.
• 5 – 10 years of Supervisory/Managerial experience in an automotive manufacturing environment (preferably in the plastics industry).
• Knowledge of ESA and OHSA.
• Knowledge of automotive quality systems – TS16949/ISO14001, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA.
• Knowledge of Production and Manufacturing functions. Lean Training and Implementation.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and implementation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Use of statistical data/analysis/performance metrics.

Salary Range:

$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 (Salary is dependent on experience)

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Location:

Brantford, ON

Workplace Information:

On site

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking