Senior Manager, Manufacturing

Who we are

Geotab is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.

Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace , offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.

Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.

Who You Are

The Senior Manager, Manufacturing is a strategic leader responsible for setting the direction and overseeing all aspects of the manufacturing organization. This role focuses on developing and executing long-term strategies to optimize efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality.

What You'll Do

The Senior Manager leads and mentors the team, manages relationships with senior stakeholders and contract manufacturers, and drives key initiatives that align with the company’s overall objectives. This role emphasizes high-level decision-making, strategic planning, and relationship management to ensure the organization’s manufacturing goals are achieved.

How you'll make an impact

• Serve as the primary point of contact for contract manufacturers, ensuring strong partnerships and effective communication of production expectations, schedules, and quality standards.
• Drive and oversee daily production operations with contract manufacturing partners, ensuring exceptional on-time delivery, strict adherence to specifications, and strategic alignment with company objectives to maximize performance and quality.
• Work with contract manufacturers to resolve production issues, ensure process improvements, and drive cost reductions while maintaining product quality and regulatory compliance.
• Lead, mentor and develop Manufacturing Engineering team members, providing guidance on manufacturing processes, technical challenges and strategic initiatives.
• Set performance objectives for the Manufacturing Engineering team, monitor progress and conduct regular reviews to foster a high-performance culture.
• Lead and oversee all failure analysis activities to identify root causes of defects or performance issues. Ensure that thorough investigations are conducted, and actionable insights are generated to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain and other teams to implement solutions identified from failure analysis. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving.
• Ensure that contract manufacturers adhere to quality control standards and regulatory requirements (ISO, GMP, etc.) conducting regular audits and reviews as necessary.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six, Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies to optimize production efficiency, minimize waste, and enhance product quality.
  
  

What you'll bring to the role

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience in related field may be substituted
• 10-12 years of experience in Manufacturing engineering, with a focus on quality control and process improvement.
• Experience in manufacturing with a focus on managing contract manufacturers.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with external partners to achieve shared goals around cost, quality and delivery timelines.
• Proven experience leading process improvement initiatives, utilizing methodologies like Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.
• Experience working with international contract manufacturers and navigating the complexities of global supply chains, including cultural and logistical considerations.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team of engineers.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control systems, and industry standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on root cause analysis and data-driven decision making.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Strong project management skills, with experience in managing complex projects from inception to completion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
  
  

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.

Why job seekers choose Geotab

Flex working arrangements

Home office reimbursement program

Baby bonus & parental leave top up program

Online learning and networking opportunities

Electric vehicle purchase incentive program

Competitive medical and dental benefits

Retirement savings program

• The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
  
  

How we work

At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!

We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at [email protected]. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.