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Production Manager - CWT Kitchener

Carlisle124 open roles

Pay
$80,000 – $100,000 a year
Where
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Work mode
On site
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Your applicationOpen nowProduction Manager - CWT KitchenerCarlisle · Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

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13.3% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Carlisle postings stay open a median of 7 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.1%1 day
  2. 4.6%3 days
  3. 13.3%7 days
  4. 21.3%14 days
  5. 35.7%30 days
  6. 59.1%60 days
This job: posted 13 hours ago

Carlisle median: 7 days open

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Company Description

Carlisle Companies is a leading manufacturer of building envelope products and solutions that make buildings more energy efficient, durable, and sustainable.

We deliver roofing, insulation, waterproofing, and architectural systems for commercial and residential projects using a focus on innovation and continuous improvement to solve today’s challenges.

We’re equally committed to our people, prioritizing safety, inclusion, career growth development, tuition assistance, and excellent benefits.

With manufacturing, engineering, R&D, and corporate functions across North America and globally, Carlisle offers stability, agility, and opportunity in a performance-driven culture. Do meaningful work and shape the future of building solutions; apply today and come grow with us.

Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for overseeing the manufacturing of product and assisting with improvement projects while reducing operating cost. Ability to produce a product safely that meets production specifications and customer expectations. Strong leadership skills, and the application of Lean Manufacturing principles. Must be able to effectively assign duties, coach and develop employee’s abilities, train, evaluate and discipline subordinate employees in a fair, consistent, and non-confrontational manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • At minimum 60% of work time spent on the production floor leading floor leading approximately 25 hourly employees.
  • Record preventative maintenance activities, quality inspection data, equipment downtime, production output and other key metrics, performing mathematical calculations as needed.
  • Lead daily operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost targets
  • Build and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans, adjusting to demand
  • Coordinate shipping with Customer Service, Logistics, and Supply Chain for on-time delivery
  • Optimize manpower and partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to resolve issues
  • Supervise, hire, onboard, train, coach, and develop hourly staff
  • Conduct performance reviews, manage discipline, and support strong labour relation
  • Champion a safety-first culture and lead EHS programs, including weekly toolbox talks
  • Investigate incidents and near misses, and drive corrective actions
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations, including ESA
  • Lead monthly cycle counts and the annual physical inventory
  • Ensure accurate, timely ERP transactions and track accuracy metrics
  • Maintain ISO 9001 compliance, support audits, and enforce SOPs and work instructions
  • Work with Quality to resolve customer complaints
  • Manage attendance, scheduling, and timekeeping
  • Maintain production records in the ERP system and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly management reports
  • Other duties as assigned.

Continuous Improvement

  • "Expectations to understand, participate in, and support company COS initiatives, with focus on developing a lean mindset”

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:

  • Eye and hearing protection is required at all times on the production floor.
  • Safety toe shoes (steel/composite)
  • Hi-Vis Vests
  • Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department.

Working Conditions:

  • Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels.
  • Approximately 60% floor presence
  • Hours worked: 8-10 hours/shift, varies on shift schedule and business volume.
  • Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.
  • Computer (Shop Floor and ERP)

This is a fully onsite position. The employee is expected to be physically present at their designated work location during scheduled hours. In-person attendance is essential for collaboration, access to onsite resources, and the performance of job responsibilities. Employees must comply with all site-specific safety, security, and conduct policies.

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Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Required:Associates Degree or 3-5 years related manufacturing experience. 3 Years Plus Supervisory Expertise.
  • Preferred:Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering 5-7 years of production management experience in a manufacturing environment. EPS manufacturing experience Experience with a unionized workforce is an asset

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Must have at least 5-7 years of production management experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Six Sigma and Lean background is a plus.
  • Experience should include interacting with a variety of personal levels and work teams and should exhibit the ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects and priorities.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Preferred

  • Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, SyteLine, Synoptics/Synapse or equivalent ERP platforms.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range $80-100,000 annually plus 15% bonus based on overall company performance.

Group Insurance and RRSP plan

Additional Information

At Carlisle, our culture is grounded in a shared commitment to our core values: Start with Safety, Focus on Customers, Act with Integrity, Pursue Excellence, Better Every Day, Drive Innovation, and Deliver Results. These values are not just words — they guide our behaviors, decisions, and actions every day. They are the foundation of our business and the reason for our continued success.

We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact [email protected].

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