Production Manager Job

Primary location: Kelowna, British Columbia
Relocation offered: No
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: <10%
Non-compete: No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $88,660 to $133,000 per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors 

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to lead and transform manufacturing operations in a high-impact role
• Ability to build, coach, and develop leadership teams (Supervisors & Team Leads)
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact safety, quality, and performance
• Exposure to cross-functional leadership (Supply Chain, EH&S, Engineering, Maintenance)
• Play a key role in implementing AWI standard work and systems
• Opportunity for career growth into broader operations or plant leadership roles
• Work in a role that blends strategy, leadership, and hands-on operations

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality production
• Oversee end-to-end production from raw materials to finished goods
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, service, and cost
• Champion safety initiatives and environmental stewardship
• Set expectations, monitor performance, and hold teams accountable
• Lead Gemba walks and visual management processes
• Manage production planning, scheduling, and backlog processes
• Partner with Supply Chain on materials and production coordination
• Supervise, coach, and develop Supervisors, Team Leads, and hourly employees
• Manage labor planning, timekeeping, and staffing levels
• Support new product launches, capital projects, and quality initiatives
• Manage production budgets, labor costs, and financial targets
• Track and improve KPIs (safety, quality, delivery, OEE, scrap, throughput)
• Lead change management initiatives and implement standard work
• Drive root cause analysis (5-Why) and problem solving
• Partner with Maintenance & Engineering on equipment and capital improvements
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards

What will make you successful

• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities
• Ability to coach and develop supervisors and frontline employees
• Proven ability to drive accountability and performance results
• Strong problem-solving and data-driven decision-making skills
• Experience leading continuous improvement and change management
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across departments
• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels
• High level of emotional intelligence and influence
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field
  (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing/production operations
• 3+ years of people leadership experience (supervisors, team leads, hourly employees)
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Manufacturing operations
  • Production planning & scheduling
  • Quality systems
  • Safety standards
• Experience with:
  • ERP systems
  • Production reporting & timekeeping systems
• Financial experience managing:
  • Labor costs
  • Overtime
  • Production budgets

What will make you stand out

• Experience leading end-to-end manufacturing operations with full accountability (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost)
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement
• Certifications such as:
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher)
• Proven success implementing:
  • Standard work
  • Daily management systems
  • Visual management tools
• Experience with capital projects and equipment improvements
• Strong experience in change management and cultural transformation
• Demonstrated success driving KPIs and operational performance improvements
• Ability to influence and lead within a transforming or evolving organization

Geometrik, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment on the applicable prohibited grounds under applicable human rights legislation, where individuals are treated with respect, have equal opportunities in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and can contribute meaningfully in the workplace once employed.