National Production Director

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Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$150,000–$170,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Not Applicable
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead manufacturing strategy and performance across Canadian sites, overseeing safety, quality, delivery, productivity, costs, budgets, and capital investments. Drive operational excellence and sustainability while developing manufacturing leaders and coordinating with commercial, supply chain, engineering, quality, maintenance, and human resources teams.

Job details

Location: Edmonton, Alberta Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy. Salary Range: $150k - $170k base salary + bonus COMPANY PROFILE Our client is a global industrial leader delivering engineered piping solutions that support some of the world’s most demanding industries, from water treatment and energy to chemical processing, food and beverage, advanced electronics, life sciences, and mining. With an international footprint and a legacy built on engineering excellence, innovation, and sustainability, the organization has established a strong Canadian manufacturing and distribution platform and continues to invest in its people, capabilities, and operations. As the Canadian business enters its next phase of growth, our client is looking for a National Production Director to take manufacturing performance to the next level- strengthening operational capabilities, elevating standards across sites, and positioning the organization for sustainable long-term growth. JOB SUMMARY The National Production Director will be a key member of the Canadian leadership organization, providing strategic direction and hands-on leadership across a multi-site manufacturing network. This executive will drive operational performance, manufacturing excellence, capacity, productivity, and continuous improvement, ensuring the organization has the people, processes, technology, and infrastructure to support its growth ambitions. Working across commercial, supply chain, technical, and corporate functions, the National Production Director will shape manufacturing strategy, lead strategic investments, elevate operational consistency, and build a high-performing leadership organization across Canada. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and execute the Canadian manufacturing strategy, aligning production capacity, resource allocation, and network efficiency with business growth objectives Collaborate with Commercial, Sales, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams to align production planning with customer demand and business priorities. Lead capital planning and investment prioritization, ensuring investments strengthen capacity, equipment reliability, workplace safety, and financial returns. Oversee manufacturing operations across Canadian facilities, ensuring performance targets for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and workforce effectiveness are consistently achieved. Manage manufacturing financial performance, including production costs, labour productivity, inventory efficiency, operating budgets, capital expenditures, and profitability. Establish standardized performance indicators and management routines across sites, using data-driven reviews to identify gaps, drive corrective actions, and reinforce accountability. Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and other functions to ensure operational continuity and successfully integrate new products, processes, equipment, and technologies. Drive improvements in throughput, equipment utilization, and production efficiency while reducing waste, downtime, quality losses, and operating costs. Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives, promoting standardized operating practices, knowledge sharing, and a culture of operational excellence. Advance sustainability initiatives focused on resource efficiency, waste reduction, and environmental performance, while identifying operational risks and implementing mitigation, contingency, and business continuity plans. Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing leaders and teams through performance management, mentoring, succession planning, and leadership development, fostering engagement and a culture of accountability. Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, labour relations, workforce development, and compliance with applicable employment legislation and collective agreements. JOB REQUIREMENTS University degree in Engineering, Industrial Operations, Manufacturing, or a comparable discipline. Minimum 8 years of hands-on manufacturing leadership experience, with increasing responsibility for plant or production operations. Experience managing operations across multiple manufacturing sites, ideally within a national or geographically distributed organization. Strong track record of leading operational change, including the introduction of new products, production processes, machinery, systems, or technologies. People-focused leader with experience building capable management teams and developing talent at the supervisory and production levels. Commercial and financial acumen, with experience overseeing operating plans, manufacturing costs, budgets, and major equipment or facility investments. Proven experience in operational excellence, implementing structured continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational efficiency, productivity, quality, and overall manufacturing performance. Strong ability to influence and collaborate across functions, with sound judgment, analytical thinking, and the ability to lead through change. Availability to travel between Canadian operations (approximately 30%). If you’re a strategic manufacturing leader who thrives on driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and shaping the future of multi-site operations, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Please send your resume to lead executive search consultant, Charles Warren by selecting the “Apply” option and following the required steps. The employer may use AI-assisted tools during the screening of applicants. Thank you in advance for your interest, only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship. Lock Search Group is a National Executive Recruitment firm with 11 offices in Canada and one in the United States, a staff of more than 30 Consultants and Associates, and expertise in 11 major disciplines. Our mission is to provide exceptional Recruitment and Consulting Services to clients and candidates. We apply our experience and expertise to deliver solutions with a personalized approach that focuses on clients’ needs and candidates’ goals. Follow us on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/company/lock-search-group

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a university degree in engineering, industrial operations, manufacturing, or a comparable discipline, along with at least eight years of progressively responsible manufacturing leadership experience. Candidates should have multi-site operations experience, a record of leading operational change and continuous improvement, strong financial and people leadership capabilities, and availability to travel approximately 30%.