Operations Manager

We're Hiring: Operations Manager – Manufacturing Tri-Star Industries Ltd. | Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Full-Time | Permanent | Senior Management About Tri-Star Industries Tri-Star Industries is an established manufacturer of ambulances and specialty vehicles based in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. We take pride in producing high-quality, purpose-built vehicles that serve emergency responders and communities. We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and hands-on Operations Manager to join our senior management team and lead our manufacturing operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who enjoys working with people, solving problems, improving processes, and making a meaningful impact on a growing manufacturing business. The Opportunity Reporting to ownership, the Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing our manufacturing operations, including production, purchasing, quality control, workforce planning, and occupational health and safety. The successful candidate will provide direct leadership to our production department supervisors and work closely with Engineering, Sales, and senior management to ensure manufacturing objectives and customer delivery commitments are achieved. We are looking for someone who can balance day-to-day operational demands with long-term planning, lead a large and diverse workforce, and build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Production Management: Oversee manufacturing operations, coordinate production schedules, monitor progress, and ensure production and delivery targets are achieved. Leadership & Employee Management: Directly manage production department supervisors, support employee development, address performance concerns, and promote a positive and productive workplace. Capacity & Workforce Planning: Evaluate production capacity, forecast staffing requirements, coordinate hiring, and develop cross-training initiatives. Purchasing & Supply Chain: Oversee the Purchasing Department to ensure materials and components are available when required while managing costs and supplier performance. Quality Control: Work with the Quality Control Department, maintain workmanship standards, resolve manufacturing deficiencies, and implement improvements to reduce defects and rework. Health & Safety: Provide management oversight and coordination of the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC), promote safe working practices, and ensure appropriate follow-up on workplace safety concerns. Production Reporting: Maintain accurate production schedules, capacity analyses, delivery forecasts, and operational performance reports for senior management and ownership. Employee & Immigration Administration: Support employee relations, recruitment, and workforce development, including coordinating employer-related Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) documentation and submissions. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve productivity, operational efficiency, manufacturing processes, and overall business performance. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will have: Experience in manufacturing operations, production management, or a similar leadership role. Ability to lead supervisors and manage a large, multidisciplinary workforce. May be overly restrictive to attract candidate. Consider softening the language (Demsonstrated) Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Experience with production scheduling, workforce planning, purchasing, and quality control. The ability to manage competing priorities and remain effective in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate employees, address challenges, and maintain accountability. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other operational planning and reporting tools. An understanding of workplace health and safety requirements. Experience in vehicle manufacturing, metal fabric…

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