Production Manager ( )

Company Description

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a leader and trusted provider of secure document and adjacent enterprise-level system solutions across the following domains: border security, civil identity, driver licence/identification and vehicle information, excise control, currency, lotteries and charitable gaming.

Our Corporate Philosophy and 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. We seek long-term relationships with our employees and offer a competitive compensation package that includes health, medical and life insurance benefits and a defined contribution pension plan with company matching.

Job Description

Internal Job Title: Production Manager (Night Shift)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Job Location: 975 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa ON

Job Model: On-site

Job Status: Existing Vacancy

Position Summary

The night shift Production Manager will lead our night shift operations across print and finishing in a high-security, high-precision manufacturing environment. This is a critical leadership role with direct impact on throughput, quality, and execution—owning performance when it matters most.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead night shift operations across multiple print and bindery/finishing processes.
• Deliver against production targets while maintaining strict quality and security standards. Provide detailed reporting via shift reports and MES system.
• Drive floor discipline—clear expectations, real-time problem solving, and decisive escalation.
• Improve key metrics including yield, spoilage, throughput, and downtime.
• Build strong, accountable teams—coach frontline staff and leads; address performance issues or opportunists head-on.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, security, and union requirements.
• Partner cross-functionally (Quality, Security, Maintenance, Product Managers) to resolve issues and keep production moving.
• Own shift handovers—clear, factual communication with no surprises.
• Various other duties and responsibilities

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements

• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Fluent in English (speak, read, write)
• Able to obtain (in a timely manner) and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) security clearance
• Able to work night shift

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of leadership (people management) experience in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and practices
• E.g. Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a print manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of leadership (people management) experience in a unionized environment
• Strong understanding of print and print finishing processes
• Relevant certifications (Six Sigma, etc.)
• Data driven mindset

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our organization is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ2+ individuals.

We are dedicated to removing barriers and fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects society and we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at recruitment@cbnco.com so that appropriate arrangements can be made.