Production Manager Job, Kelowna

Primary location: Kelowna,British Columbia Relocation offered:No Employment status:Full-Time Travel: Non-compete:No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $88,660 to $133,000 per year. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What’s in it for you

Opportunity to lead and transform manufacturing operations in a high-impact role

Ability to build, coach, and develop leadership teams (Supervisors&Team Leads)

Drive continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact safety, quality, and performance

Exposure to cross-functional leadership (Supply Chain, EH&S, Engineering, Maintenance)

Play a key role in implementing AWI standard work and systems

Opportunity for career growth into broader operations or plant leadership roles

Work in a role that blends strategy, leadership, and hands-on operations

What You’ll Do

Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality production

Oversee end-to-end production from raw materials to finished goods

Drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, service, and cost

Champion safety initiatives and environmental stewardship

Set expectations, monitor performance, and hold teams accountable

Lead Gemba walks and visual management processes

Manage production planning, scheduling, and backlog processes

Partner with Supply Chain on materials and production coordination

Supervise, coach, and develop Supervisors, Team Leads, and hourly employees

Manage labor planning, timekeeping, and staffing levels

Support new product launches, capital projects, and quality initiatives

Manage production budgets, labor costs, and financial targets

Track and improve KPIs (safety, quality, delivery, OEE, scrap, throughput)

Lead change management initiatives and implement standard work

Drive root cause analysis (5-Why) and problem solving

Partner with Maintenance&Engineering on equipment and capital improvements

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards

What will make you successful

Strong leadership and team-building capabilities

Ability to coach and develop supervisors and frontline employees

Proven ability to drive accountability and performance results

Strong problem-solving and data-driven decision-making skills

Experience leading continuous improvement and change management

Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across departments

Strong communication skills across all organizational levels

High level of emotional intelligence and influence

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in:

Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

5–7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing/production operations

3–5 years of people leadership experience (supervisors, team leads, hourly employees)

Strong knowledge of:

Manufacturing operations

Production planning&scheduling

Quality systems

Safety standards

Experience with:

ERP systems

Production reporting&timekeeping systems

Financial experience managing:

Labor costs

Overtime

Production budgets

What will make you stand out

Experience leading end-to-end manufacturing operations with full accountability (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost)

Strong background in Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement

Certifications such as:

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher)

Proven success implementing:

Standard work

Daily management systems

Visual management tools

Experience with capital projects and equipment improvements

Strong experience in change management and cultural transformation

Demonstrated success driving KPIs and operational performance improvements

Ability to influence and lead within a transforming or evolving organization

Geometrik, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment on the applicable prohibited grounds under applicable human rights legislation, where individuals are treated with respect, have equal opportunities in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and can contribute meaningfully in the workplace once employed.

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