Forge Production Manager

IMT CORPORATION•Ingersoll, ON

67d•CA$88,200 - CA$109,300•Onsite

About The Position

Elevate your expertise with IMT Precision! We are recruiting for a Forge Manager to join our team and contribute to the delivery of essential manufacturing solutions with Precision and Reliability. Join a culture that fosters collaboration, an environment for skill development and a rewarding career. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the growth of our organization? Join IMT and let’s shape the future together! The Forge Production Manager is responsible for the leadership, development, and daily oversight of a newly established forging department within a rapidly growing controlled goods–certified manufacturing organization. With the forge operating for less than one year, this role is critical in shaping operational standards, optimizing production workflows, and building a high-performing team in a unionized environment represented by the United Steelworkers (USW). THIS ROLE COMBINES STRONG TECHNICAL FORGING EXPERTISE WITH PROVEN LEADERSHIP CAPABILITY, COLLABORATIVE UNION ENGAGEMENT, AND THE ABILITY TO DRIVE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IN A FAST-PACED, SAFETY-CRITICAL MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT.

Requirements

BUILD STRUCTURE AND PROCESS DISCIPLINE WITHIN A NEW OR EVOLVING DEPARTMENT
LEAD IN A SAFETY-CRITICAL, HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT
MANAGE MULTI-LEVEL TEAMS IN A UNIONIZED SETTING
ANALYZE PRODUCTION DATA AND IMPLEMENT PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS
SUPPORT CAPITAL PLANNING AND FUTURE CAPACITY EXPANSION
WORK EXTENDED HOURS OR OFF-SHIFT AS OPERATIONAL NEEDS REQUIRE
Diploma or Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field preferred.
Equivalent forging operations experience may be considered.
Minimum 5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience.
At least 3 years of experience within a forging environment (closed-die, open-die, or ring rolling).
Demonstrated experience managing or supervising production teams.
Experience working within a unionized environment; familiarity with USW considered a strong asset.
Experience in Controlled Goods or other regulated manufacturing industries (defense, aerospace, heavy industrial, automotive) preferred.
Experience supporting start-up or rapid-growth production operations strongly desired.
Strong technical understanding of forging processes and metallurgical principles.
Knowledge of forging equipment including presses, furnaces, manipulators, and material handling systems.
Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance planning.
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, 5S, and root-cause analysis methodologies.
Knowledge of Controlled Goods Program (CGP) requirements and regulatory compliance.
Proficiency with production KPIs, manufacturing metrics, and scheduling tools.
Forging processes and metallurgical fundamentals
Unionized workforce management and collective agreement administration
Health & safety legislation and regulatory compliance
Production planning, manpower forecasting, and equipment utilization
Continuous improvement methodologies
Budgeting and capital planning principles
Strong leadership and team development skills
Effective communication and conflict-resolution skills
Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Decision-making ability in a fast-paced production environment
Organizational and operational planning skills
Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

Nice To Haves

Experience working within a unionized environment; familiarity with USW considered a strong asset.
Experience in Controlled Goods or other regulated manufacturing industries (defense, aerospace, heavy industrial, automotive) preferred.
Experience supporting start-up or rapid-growth production operations strongly desired.