Job Type: Executive, Management & Supervisory

General Manager in Edmonton | (2025-08-29)

Job Title: General Manager
Location: Edmonton
Reports To: Ownership Group

Position Summary:
A privately held manufacturing company is seeking an experienced General Manager to join its leadership team. Reporting directly to the ownership group, this strategic role is focused on financial performance, business operations, and cross-functional leadership. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in manufacturing, financial oversight, and operational strategy, along with experience working with government agencies and regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic financial oversight, including profit and loss accountability, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting to the ownership group.
  • Ensure effective coordination between key business areas, including manufacturing, logistics, marketing, and health & safety.
  • Oversee the end-to-end operational process—from raw materials to finished goods—to ensure quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with government agencies and ensure full regulatory compliance.
  • Evaluate business performance and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
  • Lead and mentor department managers while cultivating a high-performing, accountable workplace culture.
  • Participate in long-term strategic planning and business development initiatives.

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of progressive leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Strong financial acumen, including direct responsibility for P&L and financial reporting.
  • Broad understanding of logistics, supply chain, and marketing within a production-based business.
  • Proven experience working with government agencies and regulatory compliance.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

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Director of Apparel Manufacturing in Thornhill | $100k-$130k/annually (2025-08-27)

Are you a seasoned leader in apparel manufacturing ready to take on a transformative role? We’re looking for a Director of Apparel Manufacturing to help drive the next phase of growth at one of Canada’s leading garment manufacturers.

This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established apparel production facility that specializes in outerwear, uniforms, technical and tactical gear, and private label production for top Canadian brands. With a team of over 200 skilled workers, we are committed to innovation, craftsmanship, and building a people-first culture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily production across cutting, sewing, finishing, and packing
  • Lead and support a team of 200+ production staff
  • Maintain a strong on-the-floor presence to coach, problem-solve, and build operational discipline
  • Lead the implementation of ERP/MES systems for real-time visibility and planning
  • Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to streamline operations and eliminate waste
  • Standardize workflows and improve tracking of production output
  • Help create a clean, modern, and efficient production environment
  • Strengthen cross-functional communication and accountability
  • Foster a workplace culture where employees take pride in their work and have opportunities to grow

What We’re Looking For:

  • 10+ years of leadership experience in apparel manufacturing
  • Hands-on experience with ERP or MES systems in a garment production environment
  • Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies
  • A collaborative, floor-first leadership style with strong team-building skills
  • Bonus: Experience with outerwear, uniforms, or technical/tactical apparel

Employment

  • Position type: Full-time, Permanent
  • Location: In person
  • $100,000-$130,000/annually

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Engineering Manager in London | $125-$150k/annually (2025-06-13)

On behalf of our manufacturing automation solutions providing client, we are recruiting for an Engineering Manager. This exciting opportunity will appeal to those individuals looking to apply their leadership skills in an environment that promotes work/life balance while providing career growth opportunities.

Compensation range is $125-150K  plus benefits, pension and bonuses.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide strong leadership and vision to an engineering design team numbering in excess of 15 professionals.
  • Identify, evaluate, and implement advanced technologies and design methodologies.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives and technology upgrades that optimize engineering workflows
  • Stay up to date on emerging technologies that will advance engineered automation solutions for client applications.
  • Oversee all design engineering activities, ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.
  • Oversee engineering team hiring, onboarding, and performance management in collaboration with HR

The successful candidate will possess:

  • College or university education and at least 5 years of automation industry experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of leadership experience.
  • Experience with engineering and delivering projects worth up to several Million dollars.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow and improve processes where appropriate.
  • Demonstrated effective communication and staff development skills

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Plant Manager in La Beauce | $125k-$150k/annually (2025-03-14)

On behalf of our well established client, we are recruiting for a Plant Manager. The Plant Manager oversees the activities of the manufacturing operations through a team of managers, supervisors, and team leaders. This role ensures that quality products are produced and delivered to the customer. This role should appeal to those bilingual ( English and French) individuals looking for the opportunity to join an industry leader in a leadership role.

Compensation – Base salary ranges from $125,000 to 150,000 DOE and includes an attractive benefits and pension program in the form of a matching RRSP program.

Responsibilities

  • Drives all company safety policies, practices, and procedures to ensure 100% compliance.
  • Deploys Lean Manufacturing techniques in safety, quality, cost reduction, OTC, customer satisfaction, employee relations, visual controls, and plant KPI’s.
  • Drives improvements in plant operations, manufacturing processes and standardized work procedures leading to productivity and efficiency gains through application of Lean Tools.
  • Monitors overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
  • Full P&L responsibility; works closely with finance, sales, and marketing to partner towards sales objectives.

Qualifications:

  • Eight plus years in a Lean manufacturing environment required.
  • BS in Engineering, Industrial Management or equivalent degree/experience required.
  • At least 3 years’ experience in plant/production leadership role
  • Previous P & L experience required

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Production Supervisor in London | $55k-$65k/annually (2025-01-31)

Our client, a mid-sized manufacturing/fabrication operation is looking to add a Production Supervisor to their leadership team.

Salary: $55-65K salary

Wage: Day shift

Responsibilities include

  • Production planning
  • Quality assurance
  • Supply chain and inventory tracking
  • Ensuring equipment maintenance and reliability 
  • Leadership of a manufacturing team numbering between 12 and 20.

Experience and Skills preferred

  • Post secondary education
  • Minimum 3 years of production supervisory experience
  • Fabrication and/or manufacturing experience
  • Effective communication and leadership skills.

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Permanent Warehouse Supervisor in Mississauga | $60,000/annually (2024-07-16)

Our client in Mississauga is hiring for a full time permanent Warehouse Supervisor! This position is not remote. Our client is looking for a dedicated supervisor to support the warehouse manager with maintaining and managing all operators in the warehouse. This individual is responsibility for the efficient flow of goods in and out of the warehouse and maximizes both company efficiencies and customer satisfaction.

This position has the unique perk of shift flexibility and start-times for the right applicant. (Start at 8AM or 10AM if you prefer – to ease your commute!) If you are a highly qualified supervisor, this client wants to work with you to ensure your work life balance is ideal!

Required Qualifications & Experience:

  • Completion of post-secondary in warehousing, transportation, supply chain management, inventory control and/or materials management would be considered an asset
  • A minimum of 5 years of direct managerial experience of 30+ team members including supervisors/leads in a distribution operation, supply chain or transportation environment
  • Must possess excellent problem-solving skills
  • Must have lean/continuous improvement experience including 5S
  • Must be a high-energy, motivated leader that takes initiative everyday

Working Conditions:

• 40 hours per week; occasional overtime

• Must be capable of working in both an office and warehouse environment

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain all operations of the warehouse

• Manage all aspects of the Inbound and Outbound Departments

• Manage work flow of all Inbound Operations from receiving to putaway

• Responsible for activities in picking, replenishing, checking, shipping, and pickup operations

• Responsible for resource planning and meeting daily goals

Why you’ll want to work with IS2:

  • Permanent position with our client
  • Health Insurance
  • Bonus Pay
  • Flexible Start Time (see above for details)

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