Production Manager – Automation & Electronics at Vention

Montreal, Quebec, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Management, Electronics, Automation, Leadership, Problem-Solving, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, ISO Standards, Electrical Assembly, Wiring, Panel Building, Bilingualism, Collaboration, Resource Planning, KPI Tracking, Team Management

Industry

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Headquartered in Montreal and Berlin, Vention helps manufacturers automate their operations in record time with the only hardware and software AI-powered platform built for the factory floor. Our technology powers over 25,000 machines across 4,000 factories across 5 continents and we have the privilege to work with a significant proportion of Fortune 500 manufacturers, from space rockets, to electrical cars, to robotics. At Vention, you’ll work alongside driven and talented people who care deeply about their craft and the impact they create. We’re a team of high achievers who grow through meaningful work, solving complex challenges, learning fast, and seeing the results of our efforts every day. We move quickly and aim high, but we do it together with care, collaboration, and respect. Our culture celebrates diverse perspectives and supports your growth through intentional development, strong leadership, and opportunities to make a real difference. Job Description As a Production Manager - Automation & Electronics at Vention… You'll lead the production of Vention’s flagship automation and electronics products, ensuring our customers receive high-quality, on-time assemblies that power factories around the world. You’ll oversee daily operations, guide a growing team of technicians, and collaborate closely with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to continuously improve processes and deliver excellence at scale. What You’ll Do You’ll manage and support a team of assembly technicians, helping them grow and removing roadblocks so they can do their best work. You’ll oversee day-to-day production operations, ensuring high throughput, safe practices, and consistent build quality for Vention’s electronics and automation portfolio. You’ll collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to resolve production issues, optimize workflows, and implement improvements. You’ll track key KPIs (output, quality, efficiency, scrap rates) and drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet evolving targets. You’ll own scheduling, resource planning, and labor management for your production area. You’ll contribute to the scaling of our manufacturing operations as demand for Vention products grows globally. Qualifications What You Bring to the Table We’re looking for skills, intellect, and experiences that will help you succeed in this role but we also know that various profiles (not only the one described below) could be successful. If you’re excited about what you read and think you’d be a great fit, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every single qualification. You’ll bring: Experience in a production, assembly, or manufacturing environment, preferably in electronics or automation. Strong leadership skills with experience supervising or coordinating frontline teams. Solid problem-solving abilities and the ability to work cross-functionally with technical teams. Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or similar methodologies. Experience in an ISO environment. Familiarity with electrical assembly, wiring, or panel building. French/English bilingualism. A curiosity to learn, a collaborative mindset, and a drive to contribute to something meaningful. Additional Information What We Offer Career pathing: Real opportunities to grow through personalized development plans, bi-annual employee reviews, and mentorship program Professional development: Continuous training in performance management, inclusive leadership, leadership operating model, team building, and giving/receiving feedback Gender diversity & inclusion: Pay equity reviews, inclusive policies, and a Women’s Employee Resource Group offering networking, mentorship, and quarterly learning sessions. Hybrid work: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid model, allowing you to work from home on select days. Community engagement: Two paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes you care about. Central location: Regular team gatherings and a collaborative office space in the heart of Montreal, surrounded by cafés and restaurants. Team events: All year round employee events including annual kick-off, employee summit, quarterly happy hours, and department events. Comprehensive benefits: A complete group benefits plan for you and your family that start day one. What to Expect in Your Interview Initial Call Meet the Team Case or take-home interview Decision & Offer We’re committed to making every step of the process inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodations at any stage, please let us know, we’ll ensure you have what you need to succeed. Professional Growth & Development Vention believes strongly in promotion from within. For this reason, we structured a comprehensive professional development program that elevate high-performing individuals who deeply understand the inner workings of Vention. This program encompasses: In-house coaching program with former industry executives working with small cohort of emerging leaders Quarterly management training on topics ranging from “Giving & Receiving Feedback, to Building high-performing teams, to "Developing your own Leadership model” Quarterly World-Class Speaker Series featuring industry leaders sharing their perspective and lessons learned as they build their function and business Dedicated professional development channels sponsored by the Executive team to foster continuous professional learning Book allocation program to further your knowledge in your domain of expertise or any business leadership topics Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Vention When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued, and can achieve extraordinary results. We celebrate differences in ideas, in experiences, and in people. Our initiatives in gender equity, career growth, and leadership development are designed to create real opportunities for everyone to thrive. Vention’s culture Vention is an uplifting environment for high achievers. Thinking that Vention’s culture would keep you energized? See our full culture guide here.

Responsibilities

You will lead the production of Vention’s flagship automation and electronics products, ensuring high-quality, on-time assemblies. You will oversee daily operations, guide a team of technicians, and collaborate with various teams to improve processes.