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Upper Canada Railway Services (UCRS)

manufacturing manager

Hybrid

Welland, Canada

Mid level

Full Time

17-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Monitoring Quality Assurance Quality Management Attention to detail Training Windows Project Management Solidworks

Job Specifications

Overview

Languages

English

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

Develop production schedules and duty assignments to ensure proper functioning
Evaluate daily operations
Maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products to prevent shortages
Plan and organize daily operations
Read blueprints and drawings
Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines
Direct quality control inspections
Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques
Organize and maintain inventory
Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget
Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
Prepare reports and others documents for consideration and presentation to executive committees and boards of directors
Develop quality management and quality assurance standards

Supervision

11-15 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

Electronic scheduler
Project management software
Database software
Monitoring and tracking software
SolidWorks software
Spreadsheet
Internet
MS Windows
MS Excel

Equipment and machinery experience

Electric locomotive
Diesel locomotive

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Large workload
Physically demanding

Personal suitability

Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Punctuality

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits

Other Benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

About the Company

Upper Canada Railway Services (UCRS) is an Ontario based corporation and is a first class quality manufacturer and supplier of a wide array of assembly components and spare parts for locomotives, freight cars and passenger coaches. Our services extend to: repairs and supply of equipment on UTEX and outright basis, technical support and training, and overhaul project management and consulting. Our extensive technical knowledge, strong global ties to OEM manufacturers, combined with our field experience, allows UCRS to be a re... Know more