Manufacturing Manager- Brampton- Day shift $90-$95k

Fabrication & Packaging ManagerBrampton, ON | Full-Time | Day Shift (Flexibility Required)
Salary: $95,000 + Comprehensive Benefits + Profit Sharing
We are seeking a dynamic Fabrication & Packaging Manager to lead high-volume manufacturing operations across fabrication, packing, and shipping. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving performance, elevating team capabilities, and ensuring operational excellence in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.
If you excel at building strong teams, improving processes, and creating a positive culture where people can grow and succeed, this is a tremendous opportunity to make an impact.
Why You'll Love Working Here

• $95,000 annual salary
• Comprehensive health & dental benefits
• Profit sharing
• Health Care Spending Account
• Life & AD&D coverage
• Education assistance program
• Gym memberships
• A company culture built on respect, teamwork, ownership, progress, humility, and employee development

What You'll Be Responsible ForLeadership & People Development

• Lead a large team of 130–140 indirect reports and 8 direct reports (Supervisors + Team Leads)
• Build a strong, engaged, collaborative culture rooted in accountability and respect
• Coach supervisors and leads, driving development, succession planning, and performance management
• Set clear expectations and communicate metrics, goals, and progress regularly
• Hold team members accountable in a supportive, respectful, people-first manner

Operations & Performance

• Oversee daily operations in fabrication, packing, and shipping to meet production targets
• Ensure quality, efficiency, and safety across all departments
• Establish systems, metrics, and processes that enable predictable, consistent performance
• Monitor production flow, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions
• Lead shop-floor daily management and maintain high levels of engagement with employees
• Ensure packing and fabrication standards are followed accurately and consistently
• Manage material flow, warehouse activities, and customer order requirements
• Develop strong relationships with carriers to support timely shipments

Continuous Improvement, Quality, & Safety

• Drive Lean initiatives, 5S, waste reduction, and efficiency improvements
• Use data to identify root causes and implement process improvements
• Lead corrective actions using tools such as fishbone, Pareto, 5 Whys, 8D
• Support and mentor supervisors in incident investigations and preventative measures
• Ensure compliance with all quality procedures, policies, and industry standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe work environment and promote a safety-first mindset
• Conduct safety talks, audits, orientations, and ensure proper training is in place

Strategic & Administrative Responsibilities

• Align department goals with company objectives
• Analyze KPIs such as downtime, yield, efficiency, and throughput
• Provide regular performance updates to the Plant Manager
• Support equipment installation projects, process flow improvements, and capacity planning
• Manage progressive discipline, hiring decisions, evaluations, and performance reviews

What You BringEducation & Experience

• Post-secondary degree, business diploma, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years leadership experience in manufacturing (fabrication, processing, warehouse, or related)
• 8+ years operational experience in maintenance, engineering, design, or quality within an industrial environment
• Experience with KanBan, production systems, and workflow optimization is an asset
• Knowledge of CTPAT, PAP, CWPCP, USMCA is an advantage
• Familiarity with 24/7 manufacturing environments is beneficial

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to develop metrics, processes, and systems that drive team success
• Proven experience coaching supervisors and frontline staff
• Advanced problem solving and analytical capability
• Understanding of GD&T, measurements, tolerances, and blueprint reading
• Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S mindset
• High energy, self-starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled in diplomacy, conflict resolution, negotiation, and people management
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Ideal Personality Fit

• Positive, energetic, and approachable
• Values respect, fairness, and teamwork
• Passionate about progress, improvement, and stepping into challenges
• Takes ownership and pride in results
• Humble, coachable, open to feedback
• Strong commitment to employee development and a people-first culture

To Apply please email your resume to Syndel Gerlings at [email protected]
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