Manager, Equipment and Operations

Job Description

This posting is to backfill an existing position within the organization that is essential to our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational & Technical Leadership

• Work closely with site managers and teams to keep operations running safely and efficiently.
• Lead key infrastructure and process projects – from layout redesigns to machine upgrades.
• Evaluate and recommend new equipment and technology to boost productivity and reduce downtime.
• Analyze production data to identify waste, inefficiency, or safety risks – then fix them.
• Optimize workflows and help standardize best practices across all sites.

Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead small-scale capital projects from concept to commissioning.
• Use data and analytics to guide investment and operational decisions.

Leadership & Growth

• Lead a team of operators, technicians, and coordinators setting clear goals and expectations.
• Be assertive, decisive, and supportive a coach who motivates and holds others accountable.
• Build a culture of problem-solving, innovation, and teamwork.
• Act as the bridge between operations, engineering, and leadership bringing technical insights to strategic decisions.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (MBA or business training an asset).
• 5–8 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, or plant engineering.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, production lines, and heavy equipment.
• Hands-on project experience (process design, automation, or capital projects).
• A natural leader — assertive but collaborative, analytical but practical.
• Strong business sense with the confidence to recommend capital investments or process changes.
• Desire and aptitude to grow into senior operational leadership over the next few years.

Working Conditions while performing the job:

• The position is performed in an indoor/outdoor environment.

Compliance & Transparency

In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, interviewed candidates will be informed

when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application

status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable).

Use of Artificial Intelligence

We may use technology-assisted tools, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition team.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace, free of bias and

discrimination, where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We are committed to working

with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where feasible. We thank

all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require

accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.