Production Manager

At BAUCO Access Panel Solutions Inc., we believe in treating people the way we would like to be treated and creating an environment where your expertise and passion can stand out. As a result, we pride ourselves in being the most customer-responsive access panel company in the industry.

Founded in 1995, BAUCO is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality, customizable architectural access panels and grilles. We are known for innovation, precision, and service excellence. Our integrated model allows us to deliver fast lead times, custom solutions, and responsive support directly to job sites locally and across North America. Our products are featured in landmark projects such as the Wickaninnish Inn in Tofino, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Wilshire Grand Hotel in Los Angeles.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the Production Manager is responsible for the daily execution of our production activities. This role ensures that the production department has the people, resources, and direction required to meet the production schedule safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. This is a hands‑on role for someone who will spend significant time on the shop floor, working with Team Leads and production employees to understand performance, identify problems, mitigate obstacles, and drive continuous improvement.

You’re a creative problem‑solver that can address the root cause and implement solutions quickly.

You believe in leading by example and empowering your team members to solve problems and improve the way we work. As the Production Manager, you are integral in building a culture of respect where employees are encouraged to contribute, learn new skills, and genuinely support each other.

As BAUCO grows, this position will also play an important role in strengthening safety, quality, and production standards and in developing teams across the production floor. Every improvement made in this role makes us more productive, safer, and better organized.

• Execute the production schedule, and work with Team Leads to anticipate upcoming demands, including planning required labour and material resources
• Identify, resolve and balance bottlenecks in production by utilizing visual data
• Ensure staffing levels, labour allocation, and training plans meet the needs of each production area
• Manage training and cross‑training and track results and expirations
• Communicate regularly with the Team Leads, monitor metrics in their area, and review for areas of improvement
• Plan and lead shop floor Lean initiatives and 5S program, with a focus on continuous improvement and an elimination of “waste”
• Troubleshoot and resolve obstacles and address issues proactively

• Ensure safety protocols are in place, understood, and practiced
• Conduct area inspections and address issues quickly alongside appropriate reporting
• Empower staff to take ownership of their area and the safety of those around them
• Actively participate in the JOHSC and monitor the effectiveness of our Health and Safety Program
• Ensure First Aid staff are available for all shifts

• Manage production quality, including quality measurement as part of the manufacturing process
• Adhere to engineering standards and seek information if specifications or processes are unclear
• Conduct root‑cause analysis to fix issues at the source, and update training and procedures to prevent future incidents
• Ensure work is completed to the approved standards and that work instructions are current, understood, and available

• Empower and encourage your team to identify problems and work together to implement improvements
• Track metrics and issues and…