Production Manager

Arrow•Cambridge, ON

17d•CA$95,000 - CA$125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings, fabrications, and assemblies serving various OEM customers. AEP Cambridge North, a division of Arrow, is a Canadian-owned metal manufacturing company specializing in prototyping and custom projects, utilizing machining, fabricating, welding, and design support. They operate medium to small production projects in an air-conditioned facility located in Cambridge, in business since 1991.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing, fabrication, or welding environment.
Previous experience managing employee relations, attendance, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints from CAD systems.
Strong understanding of CNC machining processes in a custom manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of welding and fabrication processes in a custom manufacturing environment.
Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced production setting.
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable leading day-to-day shop floor operations independently.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a custom fabrication or weld shop environment.
Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and visual manufacturing processes.
Experience with corrective actions, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with ASME codes, N299 requirements
Hands-on welding or metal fabrication experience considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily production activities within the machine shop and the weld & fabrication shop.
Lead shop floor personnel to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and delivery targets are achieved.
Assign work orders and manpower based on production priorities, employee skillsets, and operational requirements.
Ensure all required materials, drawings, tooling, and work instructions are available prior to job start-up.
Monitor workflow and production performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks or operational issues as they arise.
Communicate effectively with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Scheduling departments regarding production concerns, material shortages, drawing revisions, and lead times.
Promote and enforce a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
Conduct daily supervision activities including attendance management, scheduling, overtime allocation, vacation coordination, and shift coverage.
Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to employees to support skill development and accountability.
Participate in employee performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and corrective action processes in coordination with Human Resources.
Support onboarding and training of new employees on shop procedures, welding standards, equipment operation, and safe work practices.
Monitor quality throughout fabrication and welding processes to ensure compliance with customer specifications, welding procedures, and company standards.
Assist with inspection activities including dimensional verification, weld quality checks, and completion of required production documentation.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to productivity, workflow efficiency, quality, on-time delivery, and reduction of rework and overtime.
Review and maintain production records, time and attendance reporting, and other operational documentation as required.
Lead by example in maintaining professionalism, teamwork, and a positive shop culture.