At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead CNC production flow and optimize processes in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Elmer's Manufacturing, a leader in innovative farm equipment solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits, profit-sharing, and a dynamic workplace.
- Other info: Join a caring community with great cultural and recreational opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in manufacturing while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Strong manufacturing experience and leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
At Elmer's, we’ve been equipping farmers with innovative solutions for over 40 years. Owning and operating our own farm, we understand what farmers need and want out of our products and our company. We strive to provide our customers with products that will effectively handle even the toughest environments. Harvest after harvest, our mission is to produce world-class farm equipment for the needs of the progressive farmer.
To meet the growing demand for our product, we’re looking for a CNC & Fabrication Lead to take ownership of production flow across a wide range of advanced CNC technologies, lead a team of operators and team leads, and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and throughput. This role is ideal for someone with strong manufacturing experience who enjoys solving problems on the floor, optimizing processes, and developing people in a fast-paced CNC and fabrication environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead daily production flow across CNC laser, brake, and machining operations
- Coordinate labour, machine capacity, and material flow to meet production targets
- Identify and resolve bottlenecks across cutting, forming, and machining processes
- Monitor production performance and adjust priorities to maintain schedule and quality
- Lead structured problem-solving on quality issues and production disruptions
- Ensure safety standards and operating procedures are consistently followed
- Support training and development of operators and team leads
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, and stabilize processes
We’re Looking For:
- Calm, disciplined leadership and steady decision making
- Full ownership for results; follows through on commitments and holds others accountable
- Structured problem solving and uses data, observation, and root cause analysis
- Planning ahead, anticipating constraints, and making timely, well-reasoned decisions
- Clear communication that builds trust and collaboration across departments
- Ability to coach, mentor, and develop others
- A consistent presence to reinforce and follow-up on safety, quality, and standard work
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, with leadership responsibility
- Experience setting production plans and managing the plan versus actual performance
- Previous CNC and fabrication experience would be considered an asset
In addition to a competitive salary, benefits, and profit-sharing plan, we offer a dynamic, growing workplace that provides opportunities for all staff to have an impact. Our facility is conveniently situated near Altona, MB - 36km east of Winkler, and only 100km south of Winnipeg. Altona is an attractive, caring, and progressive community with abundant cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities for all ages. With amenities and opportunities that rival much larger municipalities, there’s no better place to be.
Elmer’s Manufacturing Ltd. welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
CNC & Fabrication Lead employer: Elmersmfg
At Elmer's, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values innovation and teamwork in the heart of Altona, MB. Our dynamic work culture fosters continuous improvement and personal growth, allowing employees to make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive salaries, benefits, and a profit-sharing plan. With a commitment to safety and quality, we provide a supportive environment where your leadership can thrive and contribute to the success of our world-class farm equipment production.
