About the role
About the role
Project North PES is Pangeo's new aluminum die casting and machining plant in Vaughan, Ontario. As Production Manager, you carry full accountability for the Production department, leading the team to hit targets across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people (S/Q/C/D/M) while keeping the plant running safely and to plan. This is a hands-on leadership role through start-up and ramp. You'll organize the department to meet its key metrics, drive lean production and standard-cost reduction, and keep strengthening the production system and team capability as the plant scales. It suits a floor-present leader who builds capable teams and a continuous-improvement culture.
Responsibilities
Production performance and key metrics Organize and lead the department to meet key targets across safety, quality, cost, and delivery, maintaining safe production and executing the schedule to meet delivery commitments. Drive continuous reduction of production standard cost through better process, efficiency, and waste elimination. Apply improvement methods and tools (lean manufacturing, Hoshin planning, motion/time analysis) to raise efficiency and quality and improve OEE.
Lean production and system building
Lead and advance the implementation of lean production across the site. Continuously strengthen the production management system and team capability as the plant scales. Build and sustain 5S and workplace organization standards across all production areas. Drive cross-training toward a multi-skilled, flexible workforce.
Safety and environmental compliance
Own safety performance and 5S within Production, targeting zero incidents. Identify occupational health and safety hazards and put appropriate management programs in place. Ensure production-related environmental compliance (waste, wastewater, noise, emissions). Support the plant's ISO 14001 environmental management system in day-to-day work. Ensure WHMIS and OHSA compliance across all production activities.
Quality and cross-functional coordination
Implement IATF 16949 requirements within Production for controlled, continuously improving product quality. Coordinate production with Quality, Equipment/Maintenance, Logistics, and Engineering to meet plant objectives.
What we're looking for
Results ownership. You hold the department's S/Q/C/D/M numbers and lead from the floor. Lean drive. You advance lean production and cut standard cost without trading quality or safety. System building. You strengthen the production system and team capability as you scale. People leadership. You lead, motivate, and cross-train a production workforce. Start-up resilience. You stay effective when a ramping plant shifts priorities.
Qualifications
5+ years of production management experience in manufacturing, ideally automotive or die casting. Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. Demonstrated experience implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools. Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949 and core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC); die casting process knowledge strongly preferred. Microsoft 365 proficiency; experience in a multinational or foreign-invested manufacturer an asset. English required, Mandarin an asset.
Illustrative KPIs
Examples of how success is measured in this role: Safety: recordable incident rate and 5S adherence. Quality: first-pass yield and internal defect rate. Delivery: schedule attainment and on-time delivery. Cost: standard cost, scrap, and rework versus plan. Efficiency: overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). People: cross-training progress and voluntary turnover.
Working conditions
On-site at the Vaughan, Ontario plant, with regular time on the production floor. Standard business hours, with flexibility to support production operations and shift coverage. Periodic travel, including training assignments in China during plant start-up.
Equal opportunity & accessibility
Pangeo Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability. Accommodations are available on request throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence to screen and assess applications for this posting, in accordance with the job-posting disclosure requirements of Ontario's Employment Standards Act. The compensation range above reflects the expected total compensation for this position, inclusive of performance bonus and standard employee benefits, and is provided in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual offers may vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
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About Pangeo Group
Founded in 1993, Pangeo Group is a world-class supplier partner that specializes in manufacturing safety and performance critical Powertrain, Seating, and Vehicle Accessory Systems for the global automotive industry. We are a full service systems integrator with an extensive portfolio that includes component manufacturing, complex forming, joining and assembly operations, product testing and validation as well as in-house development of production tooling and equipment.
Our experienced and innovative engineering team can offer a wide range of technical services, either starting from our customer’s product requirements and performance specifications, or by developing solutions from existing design concepts to provide valuable enhancements and deliver market leading solutions for our customers.
Pangeo is a privately owned Canadian-based company. We are certified by CAMSC and NMSDC and meet the minority supplier qualification status recognized by our automotive customers and industry partners. Our manufacturing facilities, technology centers and distribution hubs are located throughout North America, Asia, and Europe in order to support global automotive vehicle platforms and be close to our customer’s receiving locations.
In 2008, Pangeo acquired Redoe Group, a mold manufacturer of surface critical, multi–color, multi-material & optical injection molds with a solid reputation for quality and customer service that spans over 40 years. Our Redoe Group operations are located throughout North America and Asia.
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About the role
About the role
Project North PES is Pangeo's new aluminum die casting and machining plant in Vaughan, Ontario. As Production Manager, you carry full accountability for the Production department, leading the team to hit targets across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people (S/Q/C/D/M) while keeping the plant running safely and to plan. This is a hands-on leadership role through start-up and ramp. You'll organize the department to meet its key metrics, drive lean production and standard-cost reduction, and keep strengthening the production system and team capability as the plant scales. It suits a floor-present leader who builds capable teams and a continuous-improvement culture.
Responsibilities
Production performance and key metrics Organize and lead the department to meet key targets across safety, quality, cost, and delivery, maintaining safe production and executing the schedule to meet delivery commitments. Drive continuous reduction of production standard cost through better process, efficiency, and waste elimination. Apply improvement methods and tools (lean manufacturing, Hoshin planning, motion/time analysis) to raise efficiency and quality and improve OEE.
Lean production and system building
Lead and advance the implementation of lean production across the site. Continuously strengthen the production management system and team capability as the plant scales. Build and sustain 5S and workplace organization standards across all production areas. Drive cross-training toward a multi-skilled, flexible workforce.
Safety and environmental compliance
Own safety performance and 5S within Production, targeting zero incidents. Identify occupational health and safety hazards and put appropriate management programs in place. Ensure production-related environmental compliance (waste, wastewater, noise, emissions). Support the plant's ISO 14001 environmental management system in day-to-day work. Ensure WHMIS and OHSA compliance across all production activities.
Quality and cross-functional coordination
Implement IATF 16949 requirements within Production for controlled, continuously improving product quality. Coordinate production with Quality, Equipment/Maintenance, Logistics, and Engineering to meet plant objectives.
What we're looking for
Results ownership. You hold the department's S/Q/C/D/M numbers and lead from the floor. Lean drive. You advance lean production and cut standard cost without trading quality or safety. System building. You strengthen the production system and team capability as you scale. People leadership. You lead, motivate, and cross-train a production workforce. Start-up resilience. You stay effective when a ramping plant shifts priorities.
Qualifications
5+ years of production management experience in manufacturing, ideally automotive or die casting. Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. Demonstrated experience implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools. Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949 and core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC); die casting process knowledge strongly preferred. Microsoft 365 proficiency; experience in a multinational or foreign-invested manufacturer an asset. English required, Mandarin an asset.
Illustrative KPIs
Examples of how success is measured in this role: Safety: recordable incident rate and 5S adherence. Quality: first-pass yield and internal defect rate. Delivery: schedule attainment and on-time delivery. Cost: standard cost, scrap, and rework versus plan. Efficiency: overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). People: cross-training progress and voluntary turnover.
Working conditions
On-site at the Vaughan, Ontario plant, with regular time on the production floor. Standard business hours, with flexibility to support production operations and shift coverage. Periodic travel, including training assignments in China during plant start-up.
Equal opportunity & accessibility
Pangeo Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability. Accommodations are available on request throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence to screen and assess applications for this posting, in accordance with the job-posting disclosure requirements of Ontario's Employment Standards Act. The compensation range above reflects the expected total compensation for this position, inclusive of performance bonus and standard employee benefits, and is provided in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual offers may vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Not the right fit? Search for Production Manager jobs in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
About Pangeo Group
Founded in 1993, Pangeo Group is a world-class supplier partner that specializes in manufacturing safety and performance critical Powertrain, Seating, and Vehicle Accessory Systems for the global automotive industry. We are a full service systems integrator with an extensive portfolio that includes component manufacturing, complex forming, joining and assembly operations, product testing and validation as well as in-house development of production tooling and equipment.
Our experienced and innovative engineering team can offer a wide range of technical services, either starting from our customer’s product requirements and performance specifications, or by developing solutions from existing design concepts to provide valuable enhancements and deliver market leading solutions for our customers.
Pangeo is a privately owned Canadian-based company. We are certified by CAMSC and NMSDC and meet the minority supplier qualification status recognized by our automotive customers and industry partners. Our manufacturing facilities, technology centers and distribution hubs are located throughout North America, Asia, and Europe in order to support global automotive vehicle platforms and be close to our customer’s receiving locations.
In 2008, Pangeo acquired Redoe Group, a mold manufacturer of surface critical, multi–color, multi-material & optical injection molds with a solid reputation for quality and customer service that spans over 40 years. Our Redoe Group operations are located throughout North America and Asia.