Director of Manufacturing – Precision Manufacturing & Operations

East End, Toronto | On-Site | Full-Time

$130,000–$150,000 CAD + Benefits

The Opportunity
We're hiring on behalf of one of our established manufacturing partners in Toronto for an experienced  Director of Manufacturing  to lead operational performance, production execution and continuous improvement across a complex precision manufacturing environment.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this is a senior leadership position with responsibility for manufacturing strategy, production performance, operational efficiency, workforce development and cost management.

The organization operates in a technically demanding manufacturing environment where production capacity, quality, delivery performance and financial discipline must work together.

We're seeking an accomplished manufacturing leader who combines  strong operational expertise with the ability to build high-performing teams, establish accountability and drive measurable improvements across production operations .

This opportunity is suited to someone who understands manufacturing at every level — from the realities of the production floor to the strategic decisions that influence capacity, profitability and long-term operational performance.

The Mandate
As Director of Manufacturing, you'll lead the execution and continuous improvement of manufacturing operations, ensuring production performance aligns with customer commitments, quality requirements and business objectives.

Manufacturing Operations & Strategy

Lead manufacturing operations across production departments, establishing clear performance expectations and operational priorities.

Develop and execute manufacturing strategies that support business objectives, customer requirements and production growth.

Oversee production planning, scheduling, capacity utilization, workflow and resource allocation.

Establish and monitor production targets related to output, efficiency, cost, quality and delivery.

Improve coordination across production teams and manufacturing functions to strengthen operational execution.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Drive measurable improvements in productivity, manufacturing efficiency, equipment utilization and production costs.

Implement Lean manufacturing principles, process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Identify operational bottlenecks, recurring production challenges and opportunities to reduce waste and downtime.

Establish meaningful manufacturing KPIs and hold teams accountable for performance.

Translate operational data into practical improvement plans and measurable results.

Manufacturing Leadership & Team Development

Lead, coach and develop manufacturing managers, supervisors and production teams.

Establish clear organizational structures, reporting relationships and accountability across manufacturing operations.

Strengthen frontline leadership capability, performance management and operational discipline.

Support workforce planning, recruitment, employee development and succession planning.

Build a culture focused on safety, quality, ownership and continuous improvement.

Quality, Engineering & Production Integration

Partner with Quality to maintain manufacturing standards, reduce defects and address recurring production issues.

Ensure production processes align with applicable quality management systems, customer specifications and regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with Engineering to improve manufacturability, production routings, process consistency and new product introduction.

Work with Supply Chain, Procurement and Maintenance to improve material availability, equipment reliability and production readiness.

Support adherence to ISO standards and AS9100 requirements where applicable.

Financial Performance & Resource Management

Develop and manage manufacturing budgets, operating costs and resource requirements.

Optimize labour utilization, overtime, material consumption and equipment capacity.

Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing margins through stronger cost control and operational efficiency.

Support estimating, quoting and costing through accurate manufacturing inputs.

Evaluate capital equipment and infrastructure requirements, recommending investments that improve productivity, capacity and profitability.

Safety & Operational Compliance

Promote safe manufacturing practices and accountability across production operations.

Partner with the Safety team to identify hazards, implement corrective actions and maintain compliance.

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