Entry level operations manager Jobs in St. Catharines, ON

The Company

Decora Powder Coatings is a family-run coatings job shop specializing in architectural and industrial powder coating and sublimation. The company operates two facilities on one property in St. Catharines : a new state-of-the-art vertical powder coating line and an established horizontal line. Decora focuses on delivering distinctive, high-performance finishes, developing long-lasting customer relationships, and offering unique services at competitive prices.

The Opportunity

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, make-to-order job shop environment? Decora Powder Coatings is seeking an agile Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day powder coating and sublimation operations and drive efficiencies through people, process, and scheduling.

You will establish and lead consistent processes across two busy production lines / facilities and the sublimation process, ensuring every job order moves efficiently from scheduling through to shipment. As well, you will combine creativity with practical execution to handle changing priorities in a high-mix environment where every project is unique.

This role is ideal for a proactive, fast-moving, people-focused leader who is technically and mechanically inclined, with a strong understanding of how systems and equipment drive performance.

Please read the entire job description before applying.

What You’ll Do

Plant Management :

• Oversee all phases of plant operations, including primary processing, production, maintenance, inventory management, logistics, and resource allocation to meet production and customer demands.
• Spend the majority of working time on and optimizing the production floor, being visible and approachable to staff.
• Establish and track key metrics including on-time delivery, throughput, first-pass yield, rework / scrap, downtime, powder usage, and labour efficiency. Use data to guide decisions and production improvements.
• Use financial data to understand where to drive continuous improvement efforts for the most significant operational and cost impact to increase production, reduce waste, and raise first-pass yield.
• Find ways to optimize equipment for efficiency and automation.

Scheduling and Coordination :

Team Leadership :

Process Control & Quality :

Maintenance Oversight :

Prioritize and plan repairs and calibration needs with maintenance staff to minimize disruption, schedule work during off-peak hours or changeovers.

Safety and Compliance :

Communication :

Qualifications

Compensation, Benefits, & Hours

Performance Metrics

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