Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Barrday is a leading advanced materials solutions company whose product lines encompass applications for the composite and protective markets. We are headquartered outside of Toronto, Canada in Cambridge, ON, with manufacturing facilities in Charlotte, NC and Millbury, MA. Our growth strategies are based on developing technologically advanced fiber reinforcement, prepreg and other material solutions for our customers in the aerospace, military/defense, energy, industrial and protective markets.

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on, driven Production Manager to lead daily operations across multiple coating lines in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production of advanced materials used in aerospace and industrial applications.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader who can balance floor presence with operational discipline, drive accountability, and continuously improve throughput, quality, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership

• Lead and supervise production teams across multiple coating lines operating 24/5
• Drive daily execution to meet production schedules, output targets, and on-time delivery
• Monitor and improve labor efficiency, uptime, and throughput

People Management

• Directly manage shift supervisors and production personnel
• Set clear expectations and hold team accountable to performance standards
• Coach, train, and develop employees; build bench strength for future growth
• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management

Operational Excellence

• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in production processes
• Partner with Engineering to improve process stability and reduce variability
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, waste reduction, cycle time improvements)

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, including aerospace requirements (AS9100)
• Partner with Quality to address non-conformances and implement corrective actions
• Maintain strong discipline around documentation, traceability, and process control

Safety & Environmental

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety protocols
• Work closely with EH&S to mitigate risks and maintain a safe working environment

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Scheduling, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Shipping to ensure smooth flow of materials and orders
• Communicate production status, risks, and recovery plans clearly to leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field
• 5–10+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in coatings, textiles, composites, or similar process industries
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a production environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (English).
• Materials/composite industry experience would be an asset
• Familiarity with regulated environments (aerospace, ISO, AS9100) is a plus

Key Skills & Traits

• Strong floor presence – leads from the front, not behind a desk
• High accountability – owns results and drives issues to closure
• Process-oriented but practical – balances structure with execution
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication across all levels of the organization

Working Conditions

Primarily plant floor; some office and computer time. Exposure to noise and some chemical products in conditions where all appropriate protective equipment is available.

Benefits

• Access to medical, dental, vision insurance with wellness incentives.
• 401(k) matching options.
• Free life insurance, disability insurance and more.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid holidays + PTO.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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