The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced and hands-on Production Manager to lead our manufacturing, fabrication, warehouse, inventory, quality, production scheduling, capacity planning and production planning functions. This is a critical management role responsible for ensuring Pacline projects are delivered safely, efficiently, in compliance with regulatory requirements, through effective production scheduling and resource planning, on schedule, and to the high-quality standards our customers expect.
This backfill opportunity offers the chance to build upon a strong operational foundation while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes, scheduling and workflow management, inventory management, supplier relationships, health and safety programs, quality systems, and overall operational performance. Acting as the bridge between engineering, project management, purchasing, sales, production, shop, and shipping and receiving, you will help ensure seamless execution from design release through shipment and installation support.
As Production Manager, you will oversee shop operations, shipping and receiving, master production scheduling, job prioritization, capacity planning, procurement, inventory strategy, quality systems, and production personnel while serving as the operational leader for Pacline health and safety matters. Success in this role depends on balancing multiple custom, engineer-to-order projects while ensuring production resources are optimized, bottlenecks are proactively addressed, and customer commitments are consistently met. You will ensure compliance with legislative requirements and foster a culture where safety, quality, and accountability are embedded in everything we do.
Success in this role requires more than manufacturing expertise. We're looking for a collaborative leader who can motivate teams, solve problems, make sound business decisions, make effective daily scheduling and production planning decisions in a fast-paced custom manufacturing environment, and build strong relationships while maintaining a relentless focus on safety, quality, and execution.
What You'll Do
Lead Production Operations
- Lead day-to-day manufacturing, fabrication, warehouse, and production activities to support customer deliveries and project schedules.
- Own and manage the master production schedule, balancing customer priorities, engineering release dates, material availability, labour and machine capacity, and shipment commitments across multiple concurrent custom projects.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously adjust production schedules to respond to changing priorities, engineering revisions, supplier delays, production constraints, and urgent customer requirements.
- Allocate production resources, sequence jobs, and optimize workflows to maximize productivity, equipment utilization, throughput, and on-time delivery.
- Lead daily and weekly production planning meetings to review work orders, production status, material availability, bottlenecks, workload balancing, and shipment schedules.
- Monitor production performance, proactively identify risks and constraints, and implement solutions that improve schedule adherence and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Project Management, Sales, Shipping & Receiving, and Installation to ensure seamless project execution from design release through shipment.
- Support quoting, prototype development, and specialized fabrication by providing production planning expertise and manufacturing insights.
- Partner with Pacline's Ohio operations team to balance manufacturing workloads and support production and quality initiatives across facilities, as appropriate.
- Evaluate facilities, workflows, equipment utilization, and production metrics to drive continuous improvement in scheduling, throughput, productivity, and customer delivery performance.
Drive Manufacturing Excellence & Quality
- Ensure products are manufactured and shipped in accordance with customer requirements, engineering specifications, and company quality standards.
- Maintain and administer ISO quality systems and associated documentation requirements.
- Partner with engineering teams to maintain quality control standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure engineering changes are effectively communicated and implemented within production processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and improve profitability.
- Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventative actions for quality or production issues.
- Ensure receiving, fabrication, assembly, and shipping inspection processes are followed and documented appropriately.
- Maintain production records and documentation required to support Pacline quality standards and ISO certification requirements.
Lead Health & Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- Serve as the operational lead for all shop, warehouse, and Pacline health and safety matters.
- Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all applicable regulations, standards, and legislative requirements.
- Act as the primary management representative for production-related health and safety programs, inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
- Maintain and continuously improve health and safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices across production and warehouse operations.
- Partner with supervisors and the Joint Health and Safety Committee to identify hazards, investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and improve workplace safety performance.
- In partnership with Human Resources, ensure all employees receive the training, certifications, and competency assessments required to safely perform their roles.
- Maintain training records and certification tracking for forklift operation, overhead cranes, lockout/tagout, first aid, workplace inspections, and other role-specific requirements.
- Coordinate and oversee contractor and visitor safety requirements while on company premises.
- Maintain and administer the company's Emergency Response Plan and ensure procedures remain current and effective.
- Coordinate annual fire drills, emergency response exercises, and evacuation procedures.
- Oversee commercial vehicle compliance and maintenance programs to ensure company vehicles meet licensing, inspection, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure all production machinery, tools, and material handling equipment are maintained and operated in accordance with legislative and manufacturer requirements.
- Foster a culture where safety is integrated into all production decisions and viewed as a core operational value.
Lead Warehouse, Inventory & Procurement Functions
- Oversee warehouse operations including receiving, inspections, inventory management, and shipping processes.
- Ensure receiving and shipping procedures are followed for all incoming and outgoing materials and products.
- Authorize procurement of raw materials, fabricated components, and production supplies required to meet project schedules.
- Stay close to procurement activities and support production schedules while balancing inventory investment and supplier lead times.
- Maintain strategic inventory levels based on demand, lead times, supplier reliability, and business requirements.
- Manage supplier relationships and support vendor audits and performance evaluations.
- Evaluate opportunities to improve purchasing practices, inventory turnover, and material availability while minimizing costs.
- Monitor critical material shortages and proactively adjust production schedules or sourcing strategies to minimize production disruptions.
- Oversee physical inventory processes and inventory accuracy initiatives.
- Maintain and manage approved supplier databases and sourcing strategies to support business continuity.
Build and Develop High-Performing Teams
- Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to production, warehouse, shipping, and supervisory personnel.
- Establish clear production priorities and communicate daily scheduling expectations to ensure teams understand changing workloads and customer commitments.
- Develop accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement within teams.
- Delegate responsibilities effectively while maintaining visibility to project and production status.
- Establish priorities and ensure resources are aligned to business objectives.
- Promote collaboration between production, engineering, project management, sales, shop, shipping and receiving and installation teams.
- Facilitate proactive communication between departments to resolve scheduling conflicts, resource constraints, and production issues before they impact deliver commitments.
- Lead by example and foster a professional, respectful, and team-oriented culture.
- Establish performance expectations and support employee growth and development.
- Support succession planning and workforce development initiatives within manufacturing operations.
What You Bring
- Degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
- 7–10 years of production, manufacturing, or operations leadership experience within a custom, engineer-to-order, project-based, or low-volume/high-mix manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated success managing production scheduling, production planning, finite capacity scheduling, workflow optimization, and competing customer priorities in a custom manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading health and safety programs and ensuring compliance with applicable occupational health and safety legislation.
- Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, inventory management, purchasing, warehouse operations, and ISO-certified quality management systems.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
- Strong leadership, organizational, project management, planning, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt production schedules to changing business demands.
- Proven problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities with sound business and financial judgment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office, including experience using ERP software for production planning, work orders, scheduling, and inventory management.
- Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Inventor is considered an asset.
Nice to Have
- Experience within the material handling, conveyor, automation, or custom equipment manufacturing industries.
- Knowledge of conveyor technologies and fabrication methods.
- Experience scheduling make-to-order or custom fabrication projects.
- Health and Safety Certification Levels 1 and 2 or equivalent safety training.
- Valid First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
- Experience with Joint Health and Safety Committees, emergency response planning, and safety training administration.
- Experience managing commercial vehicle compliance, equipment certifications, and operator training programs.
- Experience with Business Central or other manufacturing ERP systems.
- Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
About Us
Pacline Overhead Conveyors has been a global leader in overhead conveyor systems since 1979. With more than 45 years of experience, we design, manufacture, and install high-quality, purpose-built solutions that boost productivity and efficiency in manufacturing operations and distribution centers. Our success is built on creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering value-engineered solutions – on time and on budget. We’re ISO 9001 certified, and our engineering team provides end-to-end technical support – including in-house testing facilities – to ensure our systems meet rigorous performance standards. Over the years, we’ve installed over 2 million feet of conveyors in more than 30 countries. Pacline’s commitment to innovation, exceptional customer service, and cost-effective solutions makes us a trusted name in the material handling industry.
Why Join Pacline? Be part of a team where creativity, collaboration, and innovation drive real impact. At Pacline, your ideas matter, your contributions are visible, and your career can grow as we continue to shape solutions for industries worldwide.
Ready to lead the future of manufacturing excellence at Pacline? Apply now and help shape the next phase of our production operations, safety culture, and customer success.
Pacline is committed to providing equal access and accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact HR at [email protected]. Please note that limited AI tools may be leveraged for administrative purposes during recruitment, but the selection and evaluation of candidates is conducted by our team and management.
Pay: $90,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mississauga, ON L4Z 1N9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Experience:
- Production, manufacturing or operations leadership: 5 years (required)
- leading health and safety programs in manufacturing: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class G Licence (preferred)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Health & Safety Certification Part 1 & 2 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
