DCN Production Manager

Come join us at SLB New Energy & Industrial and be part of a global company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet

SLB New Energy & Industrial (NEI) is a division of SLB; our portfolio includes ventures in carbon capture and sequestration, geothermal power, energy storage, sustainable battery-grade lithium, hydrogen and Data center infrastructure solutions. To know more about NEI please visit https://www.slb.com/about/driving-energy-innovation/scaling-new-energy-systems

Our Data Center infrastructure solutions business provides Innovative and cost-effective solutions that enable building faster, smarter and more resilient data centers. Our modular infrastructure solutions scale AI and cloud computing capacity while minimizing capital risk and deployment delays. From design and supply chain to commissioning and operations, by standardizing components and relocating labor to controlled offsite environments, we help reduce costs, improve lead times, and lower construction risk while ensuring quality and global repeatability. To know more about our Data Centers Infrastructure solutions please visit https://www.slb.com/products-and-services/scaling-new-energy-systems/data-center-infrastructure-solutions

SLB is seeking a Production Manager. This role is responsible for leading all production operations within the facility, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of high-quality products. This role provides leadership to a team of approximately 4-6 Production Supervisors and oversees a workforce of 100-130 employees across multiple production areas.

The Production Manager is accountable for achieving Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and employee engagement. Working closely with Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Maintenance teams, this individual drives production performance, develops frontline leaders, and ensures the successful execution of manufacturing strategies that support SLB's rapidly growing Data Center business.

This position is based on site in Calgary, Alberta.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage facility production operations, ensuring achievement of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives.
• Promote and maintain a strong Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) culture by ensuring compliance with safety standards, risk mitigation practices, and reporting requirements.
• Establish disciplined daily management systems including tier meetings, visual management, standardized work, performance reviews, and escalation processes.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen events, problem-solving initiatives, and waste elimination activities.
• Partner with Planning and Supply Chain teams to ensure schedule attainment, labor optimization, material availability, and efficient production flow.
• Lead initiatives to improve throughput, capacity utilization, labor productivity, and overall operational efficiency.
• Partner with Quality teams to improve First Pass Yield (FPY), reduce defects and rework, and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) teams to support new product introductions, process improvements, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Develop, coach, and mentor Production Supervisors and Team Leads, creating a strong leadership pipeline and succession plan.
• Ensure standardized training programs are implemented and employees maintain the skills and certifications required to perform their roles safely and effectively.
• Manage labor and operational budgets while monitoring and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) including safety metrics, productivity, schedule attainment, quality performance, labor efficiency, and cost performance.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and high-performance work environment that aligns with SLB's values and leadership expectations.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve operational challenges and support long-term business objectives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or a related discipline; equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 7 years of manufacturing or production leadership experience within a fast-paced industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Production Manager, Operations Manager, or equivalent leadership role with responsibility for multiple production areas and frontline leaders.
• Demonstrated success managing production teams with responsibility for 75+ employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience driving Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) performance and operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong background in workforce planning, production scheduling, capacity management, and operational execution.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance, and HSE functions.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives resulting in measurable gains in productivity, quality, safety, or cost performance.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement expertise, including Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standardized Work, Visual Management, and Daily Management Systems.
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies such as A3, 8D, 5 Why Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and Fishbone Diagrams.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical assembly manufacturing environments, including wiring, enclosures, modular equipment, testing, and final assembly operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change in a growing or rapidly scaling manufacturing environment.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, labor costs, and production performance metrics.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred) and production reporting tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze operational data and translate insights into actionable improvement plans.
• Experience in greenfield, startup, or high-growth manufacturing environments is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production environment.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence.

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