Production Manager

General information

Reference

2026-2274

Category

Operations - Manufacturing

Job Title

Production Manager

Company Details

Grow with us! Septodont is a global leader in dental pharmaceuticals and medical devices employing over 2000 people worldwide and operating six manufacturing plants across France India North and South America. With an international distribution network serving dental professionals in more than 150 countries Septodont is committed to improving patient care globally.

In North America our operations include facilities in Ontario Quebec and Pennsylvania. Our Cambridge Ontario site is home to Novocol Pharma a thriving center of innovation with over 40 years of expertise in sterile injectable cartridges and combination product manufacturing. Backed by a team of 693 dedicated professionals and modern facilities we deliver high-quality customer-focused solutions to partners around the world.

Join us and be part of a company that values integrity collaboration and the drive to make a real difference. Together we are shaping the future of patient care and improving lives every day.

We have an opportunity for a Production Manager on the Night shift.

Job Summary

The Production Manager is accountable to the Senior Production Manager for managing and directing production activities. This includes ensuring effective shift operations through the management of human resources material and documentation flow and required training of employees. The Production Manager provides analysis solutions and strategy for continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Shift : Nights

Schedule : Sunday - Thursday 10 : 00pm - 6 : 00am

Responsibilities

• Oversees the coordination of shift changeover including the scheduling of operators for shift start up and to coordinate the labor activities of the shift.
• Leads by example on the production floor.
• Creates action plans for efficient management of employees materials equipment and manpower to ensure smooth running of operations.
• Oversees required regulatory training for all production employees and supervisors.
• Manages the performance and development of all direct conjunction with the Human Resources Department conduct Employee Relations activities such as : completion of employee performance reviews carrying out performance improvement initiatives and guiding employee improvement action plans recommend and administer disciplinary action and guide conflict resolution by investigating employee complaints and initiating suitable resolution Provides guidance to Production Supervisors on the above activities.
• Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices and implementing changes. This includes the development of SOPs batch documents product specifications and other GMP documents.
• Leads continuous improvement projects creates action plans and completes related quality systems documents and other documentation as outlined in the Quality Assurance Program.
• Facilitates cross-departmental support.
• Acts as an ambassador in modeling and promoting a safe work environment. Is accountable for the enforcement and monitoring of the Safety Program and ensures employees are following safety rules / regulations.
• Responsible for compliance with GMP guidelines / regulatory requirements and ensuring that all GMPs and SOPs are followed by production staff.
• Prepares staffing capital and operating budgets in conjunction with the Director of Production in accordance with forecasts and forecast revisions when required.
• Acts as an ambassador in modeling and promoting a safe work environment. Is accountable for the enforcement and monitoring of the Safety Program ensuring safety rules / regulations are followed.
• Leads directs evaluates and develops a team of staff in accordance with the companies Mission Vision and Values Statements policies and current standard business practices.
• Provides leadership on GMP and regulatory requirements and ensures quality standards processes and products are met.
• Must be able to periodically be present on all shifts including weekends.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education

Experience and Skills

Compensation

Starting at approximately $119000 CAD with opportunity for increase based on qualifications and experience. Total rewards include comprehensive benefits bonus eligibility and professional development support.

What we Offer :

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and thank all applicants in advance; however we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview. Candidates interviewed will receive (notification of) a decision within 45 days.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process.

Contract type

Permanent

Job location

North America Canada Cambridge

Location

25 Wolseley Court N1R 6X3 Cambridge

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Continuous Improvement,Lean,Management Experience,5S,Operations Management,Production Planning,Production Management,Kaizen,Supervising Experience,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1