Protoshop Manager at Active Dynamics – Toronto, Ontario

Active Dynamics is a progressive OEM supplier that designs, tests, and manufactures unique solutions for multiple systems and multiple industries. This full-service, end-to-end capabilities are paired with a collaborative, creative approach, global reach, and agile structure to offer real-world benefits in terms of turnaround time, cost, service, and customization. We're always growing, always evolving, and always finding new ways to bring meaningful value to our customers and partners.

As a world leader in the design and manufacturing industry, Active Dynamics is seeking an eager and enthusiastic experienced Protoshop Manager to join our successful Toronto team! We are looking for a talent with solid professional skills in the manufacturing industry who can provide superb work experience. This posting is for an existing, immediate vacancy.

The purpose of this position is to oversee and manage all Prototyping, Pilot Builds, and CNC operations, with full facility-level responsibility for each area. This role ensures that these functions operate efficiently, safely, and in alignment with organizational goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prototyping: ​​

• Accountable for performance and key metrics of OTD and Quality.
• Scope, plan, schedule, delegate to team and manage jobs.
• Order materials, parts, tools from external vendors and internal departments.
• Support in development of process for assembly & manufacturing, including working with Engineering & Quality to diagnose & validate.
• Coordinate shipments from Sales P/O receipt to CSR S/O generation to documentation with Shipping department.
• Manage Proto Technicians including supervising, training, hiring/firing & Dayforce.

• Responsible for assembly of jigs & fixtures for production parts and development of process.
• Ahere to plan scheduled by PM’s.
• Supervise initial Pilot build as handover to production.
• Incorporate lessons learned from Proto and Pilot, while coordinating with Quality, Engineering & Manufacturing.
• Manage Jig Technicians including supervising, training, hiring/firing & Dayforce.

• Supervise work & staff during shift to meet schedule requirements.
• Support ordering materials and tools as required.

• Falicity responsibility for entirety of Proto, Pilot and CNC to ensure area workflows are lean, 5S and efficient.
• Ensures proper training & instruction of employees with respect to expected standards of work performance, quality and job safety.
• Ensures fair treatment of employees consistent with the Employment Standards Act, the Human Rights code, the ADG Collective Agreement and ADG employee relations policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• College diploma or degree from accredited institution.

Qualifications and Experience:

• >10 years in prototyping and supervision.
• Certified tool maker preferred.
• Knowledge & experience of welding.
• Strong team player, communicator and collaborator.

Our team includes members with a wide diversity of cultural and technical backgrounds, ages, and experiences. We understand that your work at Active should support you no matter your current situation, and we offer several benefits to ensure that your work is fulfilling while respecting your work-life balance:

• Competitive compensation and vacation packages based on current industry norms.
• Group health benefits.
• RRSP matching.
• Advancement opportunities and lateral movement based on personal interest and qualification.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To be considered, candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

If you are interested in applying, please send us your resume demonstrating your qualifications, skills, and experience.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Active is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural or national background, marital status, disability status, and any other basis protected by Ontario law.

Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Active Dynamics provides accommodation support throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.