Manager, Production Operations

Reporting to the Vice President of Production Operations, you will play a pivotal role in leading day-to-day production and testing activities to ensure on-time delivery, product quality, and cross-functional alignment.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for managing a growing production team, optimizing manufacturing processes, and coordinating with internal departments to meet customer delivery expectations.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing daily production testing and assembly activities to meet delivery timelines
• Managing team schedules, priorities, and performance across the Production Test and Integration team
• Coordinating cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Sales, Program Management, and Quality
• Driving process improvements and efficiency initiatives to support long-term growth
• Ensuring readiness of tools, equipment, and materials to maintain production flow
• Supporting testing, qualification, and troubleshooting for WOLF’s cutting-edge products
• Upholding lab safety, cleanliness, and compliance with quality management systems
• Communicating updates and risks to leadership and relevant internal stakeholders

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About You

To qualify, you will need 3+ years of proven leadership experience in production, engineering, or manufacturing management, ideally with a degree or diploma in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). While post-secondary qualifications are preferred, your extensive relevant experience in managing production operations and driving team success will be essential.

Eligibility Requirements

WOLF is a military and aerospace manufacturer requiring strict adherence to CGP and ITAR requirements. As a condition of employment, applicants must be able to provide valid documentation to show Canadian or US citizenship or Canadian Permanent Residency and undergo a police check with no criminal background.

The following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing production teams of 10+ through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
• Hands-on experience with electronics testing, qualification, design validation, and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering schematics, specifications, and manuals, and to train team members accordingly
• In-depth knowledge of production best practices, quality control systems, and lean manufacturing principles
• Familiarity with AS9100D and ISO9001 Quality Management Systems and audit preparation (asset)
• Industry-specific experience with VPX (46.x, 65.x), XMC (42.x, 61.0, 88.0), or MXM form factors (asset)
• Exposure to NVIDIA and/or AMD GPUs in a production or testing environment (asset)

As our ideal candidate, you are a proactive, hands-on leader with a strategic mindset and a strong focus on quality, teamwork, and operational improvement. You bring a practical approach to solving complex production challenges, with the curiosity to learn quickly, the patience to master evolving processes, and the confidence to guide a growing team through change.

You foster a culture of accountability by balancing high expectations with clear communication and supportive leadership. Your ability to prioritize effectively, collaborate across departments, and motivate others will drive team success and help WOLF meet its delivery goals in a fast-paced defense and aerospace environment.

About the Benefits

Compensation based on skills and experience, is a competitive annual salary of $95,000-$110,000, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications, and a host of excellent benefits including:

• Health Care Spending Account
• 2 weeks Paid time off plus an extra week for holiday shutdown
• A flexible work model
• Monthly Wellness Allowance
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Profit-sharing program after one year
• Coverage for relevant professional memberships and attendance at industry conferences/tradeshows
• Personal/professional development opportunities
• Regular social and appreciation events like holiday parties, sports events, food trucks, bi-weekly wellness events, and much more!

Join us at WOLF and be part of a team dedicated to delivering mission-critical solutions for the world's most demanding markets. Apply today!

Please note: Only candidates who meet CGP and ITAR requirements will be considered for this role. This includes providing valid documentation of Canadian citizenship, US citizenship, or Canadian Permanent Residency. Applicants without full, unrestricted work authorization in Canada, such as those on temporary work permits or graduate work permits, will not be eligible. We appreciate your understanding.