Manufacturing Manager – Production Leadership

About the role

Carfair Composites is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead production operations and drive continuous improvement across its Winnipeg plant. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will shape manufacturing strategy, ensure safety and quality, and support the company’s growth in composite technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for manufacturing and plant initiatives across production operations.
• Develop long‑term manufacturing strategies and implement production systems, operating plans, and process standards.
• Translate business and plant objectives into production plans that meet safety, quality, cost, delivery, capacity and productivity targets.
• Evaluate manufacturing systems, identify performance gaps and prioritize improvement projects.
• Develop standardized methods, scorecards and operating metrics to guide decision‑making.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and other structured improvement methods to increase throughput, reduce variation and eliminate waste.
• Support new product development, production readiness, process validation and operational scale‑up.
• Determine optimal manufacturing methods, material usage, staffing models, production schedules and workflow requirements.
• Lead the development of plant layouts, process flows, standard work and time studies.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading manufacturing or production operations in an industrial setting.
• Strong track record of improving throughput, product quality and cost efficiency.
• Deep knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies.
• Ability to develop and implement systems, standards, policies and processes.
• Experience with composite or fibre‑reinforced plastic manufacturing is a plus.

Required skills

• Lean manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Kaizen
• Process validation
• Production planning
• Plant layout design

What we offer

• Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package with immediate eligibility.
• Paid holidays, vacation and a registered pension plan with generous company match.
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On‑the‑job training in a continuous learning environment (investment of $15.9 million in 2024).
• Advancement opportunities within the NFI Group family of companies.
• Recognition as one of Manitoba’s Top 25 employers.