Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

You will lead the development and execution of production goals across safety, quality, customer delivery, and financial performance. It involves strategic resource planning, capacity forecasting, and managing a high-mix, customized manufacturing environment. We ask that you have strong leadership in personnel development, operational effectiveness, and continuous improvement. You will report to the Production Manager and will be on-site working in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop capacity plans and output forecasts based on customer demand and labor variability.
• Coordinate production schedules, shift transitions, and daily order requirements.
• Analyze backlogs, labor efficiency, and productivity metrics to optimize performance.
• Maintain manufacturing systems and ensure completion of administrative tasks.
• Select, hire, and evaluate team members; provide ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Foster a culture of high communication, mutual respect, and employee engagement.
• Implement training programs and promote compliance with policies and procedures.
• Lead with integrity, especially during organizational change, promoting resilience and adaptability.
• Champion Lean Six Sigma initiatives and lead Kaizen events.
• Drive waste reduction and process optimization across operations.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Align goals with business objectives.
• Understand and respond to customer needs to deliver strategic value.
• Manage departmental budgets and expenses in line with business conditions.
• Promote collaboration and accountability to achieve business and customer objectives.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the Canada is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Technology, or related) or Business (Management, Supply Chain, or related discipline)
• 5+ years experience in supervision/engineering in an electrical or electro-mechanical manufacturing environment.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical and Dental
• Health Care Spending Account (HCSA – dependent on the plan chosen)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement plans
• Paid Time off
• Volunteering Time off
• Employer Savings Plan Matching (includes RRSP, TFSA, and EPSP)
• Employer Paid DC Pension
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is from $90,480 - $135,720 with an annual target bonus of 5% of base salary. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (519) 618-4899.