Production Manager

Venor is excited to partner with National Truss Span to hire a Production Manager based in Stewiacke, Nova Scotia.

National Truss Span is a proudly family-owned manufacturer specializing in custom roof trusses, floor trusses, and prefabricated wall panels for residential and commercial construction projects across Atlantic Canada. Built on a reputation for craftsmanship, reliability, and strong customer relationships, the company has achieved steady growth through hard work, entrepreneurial thinking, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

As Production Manager, you will play an important leadership role in both day-to-day operations and the company’s continued growth. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, enjoys building strong teams, improving processes, and contributing to a culture centered around collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. With continued investment in its people, operations, and future leadership, National Truss Span offers the opportunity to make a meaningful long-term impact within a close-knit family business where your contributions will be recognized and valued.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will lead daily production operations while ensuring schedules, quality standards, and operational targets are consistently achieved. You will work closely with ownership and the broader team to help strengthen operations, support growth initiatives, and create an efficient, positive production environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee daily plant operations and production activities across the facility.
• Ensure production schedules are executed efficiently and aligned with project timelines and customer expectations.
• Lead, coach, and support production team members while fostering a strong culture of accountability, teamwork, and pride in workmanship.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, reduce bottlenecks, and increase operational efficiency.
• Manage inventory, yard operations, and logistics to support smooth production flow and delivery performance.
• Maintain safety standards and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Support quality control initiatives and ensure finished products meet company and customer expectations.
• Coordinate labor and production resources to support daily operational demands and production targets.
• Monitor equipment and operational performance, escalating maintenance or process concerns as needed to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with ownership and internal teams to support production planning, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate is a hands-on and motivated operational leader who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where contributions are valued, and decisions can be made quickly. You are someone who leads the floor, takes ownership, and is energized by the opportunity to help grow and improve a business over the long term. Key responsibilities include:

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, construction, production, or a related operational environment.
• Previous leadership experience managing production or operational teams.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience improving workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and driving operational performance.
• Strong communication and team leadership capabilities.
• A hands-on leadership style with a willingness to be actively involved in day-to-day operations.
• Commitment to maintaining safety, quality, and production standards.
• Experience working in custom manufacturing, construction materials, or a non-automated production environment is considered a strong asset.

The successful candidate will bring a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, strong leadership skills, and a genuine desire to contribute to a growing family business focused on quality, continuous improvement, and long-term success.

At Venor and National Truss Span, we embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. No matter who you are, where you’re from, how you think, what you believe in, or who you love, we welcome your application. We all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing in unique perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities.

To learn more about this opportunity, contact Erika Hildebrand at erika@venor.ca or Ereka Turner at eturner@venor.ca.