Sr. Manager Manufacturing

Sr. Manager, Manufacturing

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Manufacturing to lead all aspects of production and shop floor operations at our Mississauga site. This is a pivotal leadership role within our organization, responsible not just for managing throughput and output, but for shaping the culture and driving meaningful modernization and transformation across the shop floor.

We’re not looking for someone who manages from an office, we want a leader who is on the shopfloor, present, visible, and respected. An evolved, contemporary leader who is as comfortable building up and empowering their supervisors and operators as they are streamlining processes. A coach and a doer. Someone who inspires others, holds a high standard, and knows how to get results while investing in people.

This is a high-mix, low-volume, engineered-to-order manufacturing environment that requires deliberate leadership and a proactive approach to planning and execution.

Location: Mississauga

We Take Care of Our People

RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Lead daily execution of all manufacturing operations teams within welding, assembly, machining, shipping/receiving, material handling, and testing with focus on, on-time fulfillment
• Develop and mentor supervisors and team-leads; build bench strength and foster accountability at all levels
• Champion a high-performance culture that values process discipline, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning and Program teams to ensure smooth coordination and on-time delivery (must work exceedingly well in a team environment)
• Drive adherence to quality and regulatory standards, including ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP, and customer-specific requirements
• Ensure compliance with CWB welding standards and other certifications that make us more competitive
• Manage ERP-based production execution and scheduling
• Support positive labor relations and effective leadership in a unionized environment
• Monitor key metrics and drive improvements in productivity, throughput, quality, and safety
• Model a visible leadership presence on the floor - accessible, consistent, and decisive
  
  

What You Bring

• 10+ years of progressive engineered-to-order manufacturing leadership experience, with a strong track record in aerospace and/or defense sectors
• 5+ years of experience leading, executing, and/or delivering Kaizen and Operational Excellence initiatives. Lean Black/Green Belt preferred; 6S experience (and passion) is a must.
• Proven leadership across multi-discipline operations: planning, welding, assembly, machining, and test
• Experience leading in a unionized environment with a fair, balanced approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - empowering, approachable, grounded, and decisive
• Familiarity with CWB certification and welding processes
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems - Oracle preferred
• Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, and NADCAP compliance
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred (a diploma and/or equivalent experience will be considered)
• Strong bias for action, methodical approach to problem solving, and commitment to team development
  
  

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright's INDAL facility combines a high level of engineering and manufacturing capability with expertise in the management of large and complex defense programs to produce specific solutions for the world's navies. With over 50 years of experience, we lead in the design and development of ship-borne helicopter handling systems, undersea sensor handling systems and specialized on-deck structures.

To learn more, please visit us at https://www.cw-ems.com/indal/default.aspx

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Compliance Statement

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