Manager, Production - Production​/Engineering​/Manufacturing Backgrounds

Position: Manager, Production - Growth Opportunity for Production/ Engineering/ Manufacturing Backgrounds

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Manager, Production - Growth Opportunity for Production/ Engineering/ Manufacturing Backgrounds

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, V6H 2N9

Job category: Supply chain and logistics

Job posting : 7873

Employment status: Regular full-time

Position's anticipated start date:

Number of positions available: 1

Classification: MGMT

Salary/Rate of pay: $ - $

Final date to receive applications: Will be posted until filled

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter. Help us understand:
  • Your manufacturing/technical background and key achievements.
  • Examples of how you've led, mentored, or influenced others (formally or informally).
  • Why you're interested in stepping into people leadership.
  • What excites you about this mission‑driven role.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

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About

This Opportunity

Are you a manufacturing or industrial engineering professional who's ready to step into leadership? Do you love optimizing processes AND developing people?

Canadian Blood Services is seeking someone with strong technical manufacturing fundamentals and a people‑first leadership approach to join our Supply Chain Operations West team as Manager, Production.

Here's what makes this role different:

This isn't just about managing operations - it's about building a team culture where people feel valued, empowered, and accountable. We're looking for someone who can both optimize our production and distribution department AND create an environment where team members thrive.

You might be the right fit if you:

• Have worked in manufacturing, production, or industrial engineering (any sector - automotive, pharma, electronics, food production, etc.)
• Understand process flow, lean concepts, waste elimination, and continuous improvement
• Love getting your hands dirty with complex technical problems
• Lead with empathy - you build people up rather than just directing them
• Believe that mistakes are learning opportunities, not reasons to criticize
• Are ready to step into formal people leadership (even if you haven't managed direct reports before)

What we'll develop together:

• Blood services industry specifics (we know this is unique!)
• GMP/Quality Assurance systems for our environment
• Budget management and strategic planning
• Leadership skills and management capabilities

What You'll Do

You’ll provide direction, leadership, and oversight for production and distribution operations across British Columbia and Yukon. Working closely with supervisors, team members, and cross‑functional partners, you’ll ensure efficient, effective, and compliant operations.

Your key focus areas:
Drive Process Excellence

• Apply lean thinking and continuous improvement to our supply chain
• Identify opportunities to optimize systems, workflows, and service delivery
• Use your technical background to solve complex operational problems
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to strengthen operations across BCY and beyond

Build and Lead Your Team

• Lead a team of supervisors to ensure smooth production and distribution operations
• Create a culture of quality,…