Operations Senior Manager
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba or Grand Forks, North Dakota
Travel Requirement: Up to 20% travel. Must be able to travel within the US and Canada
A Core Operational Pillar. Real Operational Impact. Leadership That Delivers.
ODRA is a growing North American manufacturer of high-quality street sweeping equipment, with operations expanding across the U.S. and Canada. As demand for our products continues to increase, we are investing in our people, operations, and infrastructure to support long-term growth.
Our equipment is trusted by municipalities, contractors, and industrial operations where reliability and performance matter. This foundation has allowed us to build a strong and stable business, supported by repeat customers and a reputation for delivering practical, durable solutions.
What sets ODRA apart is where we are headed. As the company continues to scale, we are creating opportunities for experienced professionals to step into roles where they can contribute, grow, and help shape how the business evolves.
We offer an environment where people can build something meaningful, take on increasing responsibility, and grow with the company as it expands.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Operations Senior Manager to lead manufacturing and operational activities across our multi-site assembly operations. Reporting directly to the COO, this role oversees production, warehouse, logistics, production engineering, and quality-driving alignment, accountability, and consistent execution across all functions.
This is a high-impact leadership role within a growing organization. You will play a key role in strengthening how operations run today while helping build the structure, processes, and discipline required to scale.
We are looking for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and can build alignment, implement scalable processes, and reinforce operational discipline across teams.
This role includes regular coordination with our Grand Forks, ND operation and Winnipeg, MB requires up to 20% travel to support alignment across sites.
What You'll Be Doing
Operations & Production Leadership
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Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across production, warehouse, scheduling, inventory, logistics, production engineering, and quality
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Coordinate production planning, scheduling, capacity management, and resource allocation to meet customer demand
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Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
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Monitor and drive performance across key metrics: safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and inventory
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Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and process improvements
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production and warehouse operations
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Build and strengthen operational systems, reporting, workflows, and accountability
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Identify and execute improvements in safety, quality, productivity, lead times, inventory flow, and cost efficiency
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Support implementation of operational systems, technologies, and process standardization
Leadership & Team Development
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Build and lead a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative operational team
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Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors, leads, and team members
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Maintain a strong floor presence with a hands-on leadership approach
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Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management
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Drive clear communication and alignment across production, warehouse, engineering, procurement, and logistics
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Work closely with the COO and leadership team to align operational priorities with business objectives
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Work with procurement and supply chain to support materials planning, supplier coordination, and inventory optimization
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Support strategic planning and future capacity expansion
What You Bring
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5–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, or heavy equipment assembly environments
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Ability to travel between the USA and Canada to support multi-site operations, up to 20% travel
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Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability and measurable operational results
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Strong knowledge of production operations, warehouse management, logistics, inventory control, quality systems, and production engineering
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Experience driving lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
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Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on within a manufacturing environment
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Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning
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Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
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Post-secondary education in Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
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Multi-site manufacturing experience is considered an asset
What You'll Get at ODRA
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Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
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A key leadership role with direct impact on operational performance and business growth
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High visibility role with direct access to executive leadership and influence on operational direction
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The opportunity to help shape how operations scale as the business continues to grow
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A stable, team-focused environment built on accountability, execution, and performance
If you're a seasoned operations leader who drives performance, strengthens execution, and leads with accountability-ODRA is ready for you.
