Sandvik

manufacturing

ProductionManager

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Production Manager at Sandvik. Skills: Production Planning & Execution, Leadership & Team Development, Operational Excellence & Quality, Cost Management & Continuous Improvement, Health, Safety & Sustainability. Develop and execute production plans to meet customer demand and delivery commitments. Monitor inventory and collaborate closely with procurement to ensure material availability”

What You'll Achieve.

delivering safe, high-quality production while meeting operational targets for efficiency, cost, and on-time delivery; Set clear performance expectations and drive accountability through structured objectives (OKRs/KPIs); optimize efficiency and throughput; improve overall performance

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven leadership experience in manufacturing, production, or assembly environments, people leadership, coaching, and performance management skills, Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, Commitment to fostering a safe and high-performance work environment, communication and interpersonal skills

Nice to Have

Mechanical familiarity with Sandvik equipment is an asset

What You'll Do.

Develop and execute production plans to meet customer demand and delivery commitments

Monitor inventory and collaborate closely with procurement to ensure material availability

and develop a high-performing production team

Set clear performance expectations and drive accountability through structured objectives (OKRs/KPIs)

Continuously improve production processes to optimize efficiency and throughput

Ensure adherence to quality standards and drive a culture of operational excellence

Manage production budgets and identify cost reduction opportunities

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste and improve overall performance

Champion a safety culture and ensure compliance with all environmental

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

collaborate closely with procurement; Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing production team; Set clear performance expectations and drive accountability

Communication Scope

communication and interpersonal skills

Full Job Description

**Sandvik is seeking a** **Production Manager** **Location: Winnipeg, MB** Sandvik is a global leader in underground mining equipment manufacturing. Our Winnipeg ITH (In-the-Hole) Center of Excellence serves as the global hub for the design, manufacturing, and lifecycle support of our underground ITH drills and support units. We are currently seeking a Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations at our Winnipeg facility. This role is accountable for delivering safe, high-quality production while meeting operational targets for efficiency, cost, and on-time delivery. Are you a results-driven leader who develops people and drives continuous improvement? If so, we want to hear from you. **Key Responsibilities** **Production Planning & Execution** * Develop and execute production plans to meet customer demand and delivery commitments * Monitor inventory and collaborate closely with procurement to ensure material availability **Leadership & Team Development** * Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing production team * Set clear performance expectations and drive accountability through structured objectives (OKRs/KPIs) **Operational Excellence & Quality** * Continuously improve production processes to optimize efficiency and throughput * Ensure adherence to quality standards and drive a culture of operational excellence **Cost Management & Continuous Improvement** * Manage production budgets and identify cost reduction opportunities * Lead continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste and improve overall performance **Health, Safety & Sustainability** * Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety standards * Lead by example—safety is non-negotiable **What You Bring** * Proven leadership experience in manufacturing, production, or assembly environments * Strong people leadership, coaching, and performance management skills * Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities * Commitment to foste

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