Production Manager Jobs in Ontario – Apply Today
Ontario remains a national leader in production-driven employment, spanning food processing, automotive components, aerospace, plastics, and packaging. With major industrial hubs across the Greater Toronto Area, Windsor-Essex, and Eastern Ontario, production manager jobs continue to grow across sectors, requiring shift coordination, throughput planning, and team leadership.
Hiring remains steady for both experienced professionals and those transitioning from production operator jobs or supervisory roles.
Rohit Gupta – Production-Focused Operations Leader in Ontario, Canada, has extensive experience managing large-scale production environments across the fertilizer and building materials industries.
Currently serving as an Operations Supervisor and Health & Safety Coordinator at Huntsman Building Solutions in Mississauga, he directs production planning, leads cross-functional teams, and maintains compliance with workplace safety standards. Known for executing high-impact projects, such as a $500K mixer installation that expanded production capacity by 50%, he applies Lean Six Sigma principles, SAP workflows, and hands-on problem-solving to optimize throughput. His past roles in India with Yara Fertilizers and Tata Chemicals demonstrate consistent delivery of cost savings, safety improvements, and operational upgrades. Backed by an MBA in Production & Operations Management and certified in HACCP and occupational safety, he brings both technical expertise and strategic insight to production leadership.
With over 14 years of production leadership in lean manufacturing, Mohamed Refath has led teams across CNC machining, edge banding, lamination, and ERP-integrated workflows.
At GIBCA, he implemented continuous improvement strategies using tools like Kaizen, 5S, and Gemba Walks—delivering a 40% production optimization and managing KPI-driven operations in unionized environments. Refath holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and has maintained ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 compliance while improving safety, cycle times, and production planning. Experienced in strategic vendor negotiations, maintenance risk planning, and ERP systems, he combines hands-on supervision with data-backed process control. Currently based in Saskatoon, he is actively open to relocating to Ontario or working remotely across Canada.
Types of Production Jobs in Ontario's Industrial Zones
Ontario's manufacturing corridors near Hamilton, Brampton, and London are home to facilities offering:
- Production supervisor jobs for mid-size packaging or warehouse-based operations
- Production technician jobs with machine troubleshooting responsibilities
- Floor-level coordination positions within pharmaceutical and food plants
- Skilled trade oversight in machining or component assembly
- Bilingual or cross-shift leadership roles in multi-line production environments
Manufacturing employers seek candidates who can meet output timelines, follow work instructions, and lead safety and performance initiatives on the floor.
Key Responsibilities in Production Manager Jobs
Most production manager jobs require strong control over shift planning, material flow, and internal KPIs.
Typical day-to-day functions include:
- Monitoring work assignments and directing crew movement
- Overseeing startup, changeover, and shutdown procedures
- Coordinating inventory flow with warehousing or logistics teams
- Documenting shift-based output, downtime, and labour reports
- Supporting troubleshooting and continuous improvement meetings
Positions frequently involve early-morning or late-afternoon shifts, with a growing demand for candidates open to 12-hour schedules.
Manufacturing Landscape and Infrastructure in Ontario
Ontario's manufacturing sector benefits from strong transportation routes, including Highway 401, CP and CN rail lines, and access to multiple border crossings into the U.S. Cities such as Vaughan, Mississauga, and Guelph house specialized production clusters—ranging from cleanroom manufacturing to metal stamping and food distribution.
Access to post-secondary institutions and skilled trade pipelines contributes to long-term employment planning.
Several plant zones are also part of economic development programs supporting mid-skill and supervisory workforce retention across the province.
Apply for Production Supervisor Jobs and Production Technician Jobs
Manufacturing employers across Ontario continue hiring for production manager jobs, production supervisor jobs, and hands-on production technician jobs. Applications are accepted through manucan, categorized by shift type, region, and required qualifications.
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