Manufacturing Operations Manager

The Manufacturing Operations Manager provides hands-on leadership and operational oversight for production activities at the CanFab facility a VMC Group company, with a strong emphasis on sheet metal fabrication operations and ERP-driven production planning and execution. This role is responsible for translating business and operational strategy into day-to-day manufacturing execution, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. The role serves as a key operational leader, driving continuous improvement, optimizing ERP workflows, and developing frontline leaders and supervisors.

Responsibilities not limited to:

1. Manufacturing & Production Leadership

• Lead daily manufacturing operations across sheet metal fabrication, welding, forming, assembly and material handling.
• Ensure production schedules are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer delivery commitments.
• Translate production goals into clear priorities for supervisors and shop-floor teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, quality, safety, and cost.
• Escalate and resolve operational constraints impacting production flow or delivery.

2. ERP Systems & Production Planning

• Serve as a primary operational owner of ERP usage within manufacturing.
• Lead production planning, scheduling, and work-order execution using ERP systems.
• Ensure accuracy and discipline in:
  • Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Routings and labor standards
  • Inventory transactions and shop-floor reporting
• Partner with Engineering and Supply Chain to resolve ERP discrepancies and improve system-driven workflows.
• Train and reinforce ERP best practices among supervisors and production teams.

3. Sheet Metal Fabrication Expertise

• Provide technical leadership across sheet metal process including: 
  • Cutting, bending, forming, welding, and finishing
  • Reading and interpreting fabrication drawings and specifications
• Partner with Engineering to address manufacturability, tooling, and process improvements.
• Support new product  introductions and engineering changes from a fabrication perspective.
• Ensure standard work and process controls are established and followed on the shop floor.

4. Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture aligned with OSHA requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, standard work, and quality systems.
• Partner with Quality to address nonconformances, corrective actions, and root-cause analysis.
• Lead corrective actions to prevent repeat production or quality issues.

5. Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and hourly production teams.
• Conduct performance management, goal setting, and development planning.
• Work with HR on hiring, training, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely  with:
  • Engineering on drawings, routings, and production readiness
  • Supply Chain on material availability, inventory accuracy, and supplier coordination
  • Quality on compliance and corrective actions
  • Customer Service on production status and delivery recovery when required
• Communicate production status, risks, and improvement progress to leadership.

Competencies

• Operational execution and accountability
• People leadership and talent development
• ERP discipline and data-driven decision making
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Safety and quality leadership

  Minimum Qualifications 

• 5–12+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
• Hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication (required)
• Strong ERP system experience (Infor, Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Proven production planning, scheduling, and capacity management skills
• Experience leading supervisors and managing multi-shift operations (preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills
• Proficient in ERP reporting tools and Microsoft Office
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered

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At VMC Group we believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. When you join our team, you gain more than just a job — you gain access to a range of benefits designed to promote your well-being, growth, and financial security.  

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous annual time off policy
• 12 Company-Paid holidays
• A Solid Wellness Program to support your personal health goals
• Professional development opportunities

Join our team and build a rewarding career where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported. Be a part of a fast-growing, technology-driven manufacturing company — APPLY TODAY! 

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We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.