Plant Manager

Production Manager 71 Maybrook Drive, Toronto, ON, M1V 4B6 | Full-Time, Permanent |10+ years of experience

About us

In Trench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of electricity with reliability and performance.

But we are more than just a company. We are a force for change, committed to advancing the energy sector through cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices. We genuinely care about continuous improvement, and our dynamic workplace values attention to detail and adaptability, fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion where everyone is respected and truly valued.

At Trench, our values are anchored in Trust, Responsibility, Excellence, Navigating change with agility, Candor through open and honest communication, and Humility in how we learn, collaborate, and lead. Together, these principles guide our actions and shape a respectful, high-performance culture.

Overview

We are seeking a results-oriented and hands‑on Production Manager to lead operations at our unionized manufacturing facility, specializing in high‑voltage power transmission products. Operating over two shifts (with planned expansion to three), this role plays a critical part in delivering complex, customized, project‑based products on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. The ideal candidate brings a strong continuous improvement mindset, a solid foundation in Lean Manufacturing and 5S, and extensive experience in Ontario’s regulated manufacturing environment.

• Lead and manage all production operations to achieve safety, quality, cost, inventory, and delivery targets.
• Oversee daily activities across shifts, ensuring execution of production schedules and on‑time delivery of customer projects.
• Monitor and report on key production metrics and KPIs; analyze trends, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging Lean tools, 5S, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Project Management, and HR to improve efficiency and resolve issues.
• Engage in strategic planning and execution with senior management, contributing operational insights and supporting initiatives such as shift expansion and capacity growth.
• Standardize production workflows and implement best practices to support long‑term scalability.
• Lead workforce planning, hiring, training, and performance management of supervisors and frontline employees.
• Maintain a positive and productive union‑management relationship, partnering with HR to address grievances and conduct investigations.
• Ensure full compliance with Ontario labour laws, OHSA, and ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001).
• Administer WSIB and return‑to‑work programs, and oversee short‑ and long‑term disability case management.

• Education:
  
  Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business.
• Experience:
  
  10+ years of experience in assembly manufacturing and operations leadership.
• Certification:
  Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent CI training (preferred).
• Demonstrated success in production management, quality improvement, and cost control.
• Experience implementing Lean principles, leading safety programs, and developing high‑performing teams.
• Background in custom or project‑based manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, OHSA, and relevant compliance standards.
• Proven success leading growth initiatives such as shift expansion, factory scale‑up, or capacity increases.

In accordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about compensation for this role. The expected compensation range for this position is $105,000 – $150,000 / Annually. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several job‑related factors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, professional certifications or…