Production Manager
Job Description
ODRA Road Sweepers Posted: December 23, 2025
Expires: February 23, 2026
About ODRA
ODRA Road Sweepers is a globally recognized leader in innovative, durable, and environmentally responsible road sweeping equipment, with 20 years’ experience.
Trusted by municipalities, contractors, and cities worldwide, we deliver world-class sweeping solutions built on quality engineering and customer focus.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead all manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics operations at our Winnipeg assembly facility. Reporting to the Chief of Operations (COO), you will own on-time delivery, cost, quality, and safety while driving continuous improvement in a growing, dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop four core teams (~25 people):
- Purchasing & Planning
- Warehouse & Material Handling
- Assembly (modules and subassemblies build)
- Logistics & Outbound Shipping
- Directly manage the Production Engineer to design and implement efficient processes, fixtures, tooling, and line layouts
- Ensure on-time availability and quality of components sourced from Canada, USA, Europe, and our India facility
- Drive implementation of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) in production with minimal disruption
- Own plant KPIs: on-time delivery, inventory accuracy & turns, labor efficiency, quality, safety, and total cost
- Identify and execute cost-reduction and process-improvement initiatives
- Manage facility and equipment maintenance programs
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and third-party logistics partners
- Prepare and present weekly/monthly production reports to senior leadership
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (Master’s degree is an asset)
- 5–10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in heavy equipment, truck/trailer, agricultural machinery, or automotive assembly
- Proven track record managing production, materials, and logistics in a build-to-order or low-to-medium volume environment
- Experience managing Engineering Change Notices (ECN/ECO process)
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Comfortable on the shop floor and equally confident presenting to executive leadership
Why Join ODRA?
- Real opportunity to shape and grow a key North American facility
- Work with a respected global brand that values innovation and quality
- Clear path for career advancement as the company continues to expand
If you are a hands-on, results-driven manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
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