manager, manufacturing
About the company
For over 40 years, Cadex Electronics has been at the leading edge of battery technology. Serving customers in over 100 countries globally, our world class team empowers global clients to achieve the most from their mobile power applications. Cadex technology and products, including custom battery packs, smart chargers and advanced battery analyzers, optimize battery use in all phases of battery life cycle management, increase up-time and availability of critical equipment, and decrease operating costs. With headquarters in Vancouver and with an office in Germany, we make battery systems more reliable.
Your tasks
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Manufacturing Manager to oversee day-to-day plant and floor operations. The ideal candidate will direct all production activities, optimize assembly line efficiency, enforce strict safety and quality standards, and lead cross-functional teams to meet output and budget targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Production Oversight: Plan, coordinate, and direct daily manufacturing and assembly operations to hit delivery schedules and quality goals.
- Process & Lean Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma methodologies to minimize waste and reduce cycle times.
- Safety & Compliance: Enforce all workplace health, safety, and environmental regulations (e.g., WorkSafeBC)
- Quality Assurance: Ensure all manufactured products adhere to established company and industry quality standards.
- Team Leadership & Staffing: Hire, train, schedule, mentor, and evaluate production supervisors and floor staff; foster a strong, collaborative shop-floor culture.
- Maintenance & Asset Management: Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for plant machinery and equipment to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Budget & Reporting: Assist in preparing departmental operating budgets, monitor costs, and deliver regular production performance reports to upper management.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate closely with Supply Chain, Warehouse, Service, Engineering, and Quality Control departments.
- Facilities: Ensure appropriate provisions are available for manufacturing lines as well as maintain upkeep of the facility through external service providers.
- Resource Management: Continuously review and assess manpower and other resource needs and coordinate with other functions in order to get these needs met.
Requirements
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor?s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Manufacturing Management, or a related technical field.
- Experience:
o [5+] years of experience in a manufacturing or plant operations environment.
o Proven track record in a supervisory or management role overseeing assembly lines or shop-floor personnel.
- Technical & Functional Skills:
o Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or Six Sigma (certification preferred).
o Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, inventory management, and shop-floor data tracking.
o Ability to read technical drawings, blueprints, or CAD/CAM data (as applicable to your sector).
- Soft Skills:
o Exceptional leadership, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal communication abilities.
o Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving mindset.
What we offer
Pay: $60,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Other
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person