Job Description

Who We Are

SolutionAir Limited, is a North American manufacturer and distributor of semi-custom roof top and air handling equipment, energy recovery units (RegenCore), and data centre exhaust units (www.solutionairgroup.com). SolutionAir Limited’s founding principles have never changed – business integrity, first-class service, innovation and a commitment to people. Our dependable quality, reliable delivery, and knowledgeable follow-up service have led to our rapid growth.

We are a dynamic, progressive and innovative organization looking for new talent in our growing Winnipeg manufacturing facility. If you thrive on new challenges, and working in a friendly, team-driven environment, you should consider the following opportunity.

What You Can Expect
• Health and Dental - Employees and their families enjoy paid benefits covering an extensive list of medical and dental expenses and services.
• Telus Health Virtual Care - All employees and their families have free access to top medical professionals when they need advice or a second opinion.
• PocketPills – You and your family will have free access to Canada’s first Digital Pharmacy, PocketPills enables you to call, text or email the pharmacy care team from wherever you are. You will enjoy free delivery of your prescriptions and vitamins straight to your home.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) - You and your family will have free access to consultation and support for your mental, emotional and financial well-being
• Life and Disability - You will be provided with life insurance in a multiple of your salary with an option to purchase additional coverage.
• Pension Matching Program - Invest in your future with each pay cheque through our Defined Contribution Pension Plan and we will match your contribution (up to 3% of your salary).
• Gym Subsidy Program - Employees are eligible for a gym membership reimbursement of up to $300 per year, this includes Fitness related App’s.
• Personal and Professional Development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential through training and education.
• Community Involvement - Generously supporting health, charities, youth, and education opportunities is our passion, and you’re invited to be a part of that.

Production Manager
SolutionAir is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations and drive operational excellence across the production floor. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the successful candidate will provide strategic and day-to-day leadership to achieve key business objectives related to Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, and Cost (SQPRC).
This role is responsible for leading production teams, optimizing manufacturing processes, developing frontline leaders, and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement while ensuring customer expectations are consistently met.

The Successful Candidate's Responsibilities Will Include:
• Leading all production operations to achieve Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, and Cost (SQPRC) objectives.
• Promoting a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all health and safety policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
• Leading, coaching, and developing Production Supervisors and production employees to build a high-performing and engaged workforce.
• Monitoring and improving key operational KPIs, including safety, productivity, quality, delivery performance, labour efficiency, absenteeism, overtime, and employee engagement.
• Developing production schedules and ensuring customer orders are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Customer Service to resolve production challenges and improve operational performance.
• Leading daily production meetings and reviewing operational performance against established KPIs.
• Managing labour planning, staffing, capacity, and resource allocation to meet production requirements.
• Ensuring quality standards are maintained and corrective actions are implemented to address production or customer concerns.
• Supporting new product introductions and process improvements to improve manufacturability and operational performance.
• Managing departmental budgets and identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve cost performance.
• Building a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning throughout the production department.

The Ideal Candidate for This Position Will Have:
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a Production Manager or similar leadership role.
• Experience leading supervisors and large production teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in HVAC, custom manufacturing, industrial equipment, sheet metal fabrication, or a related manufacturing industry is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Kaizen, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and production planning.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and manufacturing best practices.
• Experience managing operational budgets and production KPIs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Proven ability to lead change, improve performance, and build engaged teams.

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Should this excellent opportunity interest you, please submit your resume, including salary expectations.

We appreciate the interest shown by all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.