Industrial Electric Manufacturing

Industrial Electric Manufacturing

Operations Manager - Switchgear

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

No sponsorship$123k-$152kDetected 5 days ago
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About the role

  • IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs.
  • After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible.
  • Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, you'll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world's most dynamic markets.

Responsibilities

  • They will lead a cross-functional production team, ensuring that workflow optimization, resource utilization, and Lean manufacturing principles are effectively applied to drive operational excellence.
  • This position collaborates closely with Planning, Materials, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to optimize processes, resolve bottlenecks, and implement continuous improvement initiatives that support long-term business growth.
  • Own, monitor, and drive improvement in key performance indicators (KPIs) including on-time delivery (OTD), first-pass yield (FPY), defects per unit (DPU), safety incidents, and cost efficiency within the value stream.
  • Manage and develop a cross-functional team including production, quality, materials, and maintenance.
  • Partner with Production Planning and Materials teams to align demand with capacity, ensuring a balanced workflow, efficient material usage, and optimized labor deployment.
  • Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to identify and resolve design, process, or equipment issues affecting production.
  • The candidate will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization.

Requirements

  • Process Optimization: Hands-on experience in Lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, waste elimination, and production workflow optimization.
  • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to communicate effectively with shop floor teams, peers, and senior leadership, ensuring alignment across the organization.
  • Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility
  • Education & Experience:
  • Leadership & Team Development: Proven ability to develop, coach, and manage cross-functional teams, ensuring accountability and engagement.
  • Data-Driven Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with experience in using KPIs, root cause analysis, and Lean tools to drive decision-making.
  • Time Management & Prioritization: Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations environments
  • 5+ years in a supervisory or managerial role (Operations Manager, Production Manager, Production Supervisor Manufacturing Manager, Value Stream Leadership roles.
  • Proven track record of improving KPIs (e.g., cycle time reduction, FPY improvements, DPU reductions, or cost-saving initiatives).
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) preferred.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
  • APICS, CPIM, or other supply chain-related certification is a plus for materials-heavy value streams.
  • Technical Proficiency: Experience with ERP/MRP systems (INFOR/Syteline a plus), Tableau, and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for reporting and data analysis.

Compensation

  • A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
  • CAD 123,000 - 152,000]

Benefits

  • We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success.
  • View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers
  • actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Company info

  • At IEM, we're not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we're shaping the future.
  • Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things-come be part of the journey.
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