Our client, a well-established medium-sized Canadian manufacturing company in the GTA with a North American customer base is looking for a dynamic manufacturing professional. The ideal candidate will be a key member of the Company's executive team, working closely with the Company's senior management team (including Owner) and other personnel to add and create value throughout the Company's operations. The successful candidate will work closely with the Company's management team and other personnel to develop, analyze, and implement value-add and value creation initiatives in four key areas: Operational Management; Strategic Planning; Managing the facility's daily production operations; Success in this role will be measured by your ability to incorporate your strong technical, operational, leadership, planning, and financial skills to meet and exceed key short- and long-term performance objectives. Operational Management ~ Play a hands-on role in managing all day-to-day operations, working closely with managers and team members ~ Supervises preparation of project schedules and plan ordering cycles to ensure production volumes can be met ~ Advocates cross-functional training and development ~ Manages and improves operational practices ~ Tracks and forecasts operational trends and analysis ~ Refines key performance indicators (KPIs) and other metrics by which to better monitor, manage and improve operations ~ Evaluates staff related processes and procedures including work rules, position descriptions, responsibilities, and training with a focus on optimizing productivity ~ Initiate capital investment plans for eventual replacements or upgrades of machinery to improve productivity and increase competitiveness of the business while collaborating with the finance team to ensure adequate return on investment for the long-term and the viability of sustaining the expenses in the short term. ~ Experience with process automation (i.e. previous experience with automating operational processes, including but not limited to; CAPEX budgeting, RFQ process, cost-benefit analysis, ROI analysis and project implementation ~ A dynamic and self-motivated person with structured working style, with strong people management skills ~ Ability to make tough decisions to enhance Quality organizational skills and processes optimization ~ Strong ability to deal with ambiguity and manage through difficult situations ~"Hands on" leader, who maintains accountability of team members to meet quality expectations, including performance reviews towards achieving targeted results ~ Maintains a respectful values-driven workplace that adheres to all company policies and procedures ~ Strategic Planning ~ Critical thinker (who establishes and communicates clear priorities and sense of direction)~ Develops sound strategic plans to realize short- and long-term corporate objectives (i.e. Develops, communicates, and implements short- and long-term contingency and risk mitigation strategies and plans ~ Optimizes cost performance of facility through the development of a continuous improvement culture encompassing efficient principles and clear strategic development 10+ years in light manufacturing or industrial management ~5-10 years experience in a Project Management/SVP role in a manufacturing facility ~ A solid understanding of CNC and manual equipment and machinery ~ Demonstrated experience leading a multi-unit manufacturing function with a proven track record in strategic manufacturing leadership delivering processes and systems ~ Knowledge and technical understanding of manufacturing processes, components, and techniques ~ Experience in implementing best practices in operations, project management, quality systems, and engineering ~ Business transformation experience within mid-sized and private businesses ~ Strategic planning and goal setting abilities with track record of implementing change, turn-around initiatives, and process re-engineering solutions ~ Bachelor's degree in a technology or engineering discipline preferred ~ Mechanical design background is an asset ~ Possess an MBA Business experience (i.e. MBA degree preferred); ~ Experience with process automation (i.e. previous experience with automating operational processes, including – but not limited to – the following: cost-benefit analysis; ROI analysis; Project implementation). Phone (Required)