Manufacturing Manager

Salary: $60,000–$90,000 CAD per year
Full-time, in person
22000 Fraserwood Way, Richmond, BC V6W 1J6

For over 40 years, Cadex Electronics has been at the leading edge of battery technology. Serving customers in over 100 countries globally, our team helps clients get the most from their mobile power applications. Our custom battery packs, smart chargers and advanced battery analyzers optimize battery use throughout the battery life cycle, increase equipment availability and decrease operating costs.

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Manufacturing Manager to oversee day-to-day plant and floor operations. You will direct production activities, optimize assembly line efficiency, enforce 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 meet delivery schedules and quality goals.
• Process improvement: Drive Lean, Kaizen or Six Sigma initiatives to minimize waste and reduce cycle times.
• Safety and compliance: Enforce workplace health, safety and environmental regulations, including WorkSafeBC requirements.
• Quality assurance: Ensure products meet company and industry quality standards.
• Team leadership: Hire, train, schedule, mentor and evaluate production supervisors and floor staff.
• Maintenance and asset management: Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Budget and reporting: Assist with operating budgets, monitor costs and report production performance to management.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Coordinate with Supply Chain, Warehouse, Service, Engineering and Quality Control.
• Facilities: Ensure manufacturing lines have appropriate provisions and maintain the facility through external service providers.
• Resource management: Assess staffing and other resource needs and coordinate with other functions to meet them.

Qualifications and requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Manufacturing Management, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or plant operations experience, including a proven supervisory or management record with assembly lines or shop-floor personnel.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen or Six Sigma; certification preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, inventory management and shop-floor data tracking.
• Ability to read technical drawings, blueprints or CAD/CAM data, as applicable.
• Strong leadership, conflict-resolution and interpersonal communication skills.
• An analytical, data-driven approach to problem solving.

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

We thank all interested applicants; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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