Manufacturing Manager at Wolf Steel Ltd

Napoleon leads the way with innovative engineering, advanced manufacturing techniques, unsurpassed customer service and remarkable product quality. Our award-winning products offer a best-in-class experience for all customers’ home comfort needs. While we are proudly Canadian, Napoleon is also fortunate to operate on a world-wide scale.

The warmth and experience that Napoleon product brings to the homes of our customers transcends borders, language, and cultures to elevate everyday experiences, so you love being home. Throughout North America, Europe, South America and Asia, Napoleon creates memorable moments through our stunning designs and innovative technologies.

This posting is for an existing permanent vacancy and is actively being recruited for.

Title: Manufacturing Manager

Reports to: Senior Manufacturing Manager

Job Purpose: Supervise day to day manufacturing line in accordance with plant policies and procedures. Ensure smooth production operation during shift. Manage up to 100 + employees. Must have LEAN or KAIZEN experience.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Supervise day to day production operations (machine shop, welding, pre-built, assembly and fabrication) in accordance with plant policies and procedures.
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Hire, train and coach associates in conjunction with Team leaders
• Responsible for shift schedule: workstation assignments/rotations, associate training, associate vacations, associate breaks, overtime assignment, back-up for absent associates and shift rotations.
• *Contact for on call service in weekends.
• Advise and work with corporate engineering for custom made product design
• Approve manufacturing feasibility of custom-made products
• Responsible to meet manufacturing goals: On time delivery + quality targets
• Responsible for product quality Make adjustments as necessary during shift to produce product within specifications. Reject product outside of specifications.
• Manage for Daily Improvements. (MDI)
• Communicate with other team leaders and customer service to meet or exceed customer’s requests.
• Ensure a clean and safe work environment. (5S)
• Responsible for confirmation of time sheets (HRIS)

Education And Experience

• HSD or GED required, College degree preferred
• Two to five years of manufacturing supervisory experience
• Experience in manufacturing of home and hearth products
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery
• Business writing skills required.

Benefits, Health, Well-being & Support

At Napoleon, we believe in creating an environment where our Associates can thrive personally and professionally. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage – 100% of premiums paid by the Company!
• Long Term Disability Protection
• Well-being support programs and virtual medical visits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program for mental health and well-being (EAP)

Career Growth & Development

• Training Allowance and continuous learning opportunities and programs
• Leadership development and mentorship programs
• Clear pathways for advancement

Culture & Community

• Appreciation events, raffles, and team building activities
• Napoleon Cares – A fund sponsored by Associates to help Associates in times of need

Financial Security

• Competitive total compensation package, inclusive of bonus opportunity
• Retirement savings plan with matching Company contributions (RRSP/DPSP)
• Exclusive Associate discounts on our award-winning products

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness in hiring, we disclose that automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), may be used to support parts of the recruitment process. This may include functions such as resume parsing, candidate ranking, or initial screening. These tools do not make final hiring decisions but may assist Talent Acquisition in evaluating applications. AI tools used may include systems based on algorithms, statistical models, or machine learning.

The Napoleon Group of Companies is committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain Associates with disabilities. This includes providing accessibility across all stages of the employment cycle. Accommodation is available upon request.

We thank you for your interest in The Napoleon Group of Companies and for participating in our competition. Only those candidates selected for consideration will be contacted.