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Job Title:

nPlant Director (Food & Beverage Manufacturing)n

Location:

nSt. Catharines, Ontarion

Salary:

n$160K - $190K CAD base (depending on experience)n

The Client:

nOur client is a well-established, privately held food manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, operational excellence, and long-standing partnerships within the industry. The organization operates a key production facility in Ontario and is entering a new phase of growth, with a focus on strengthening leadership, optimizing operations, and supporting long-term succession planning. They are known for maintaining a collaborative, performance-driven culture with direct access to senior leadership and ownership.n

What you will achieve in this role:

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- Lead and manage all day-to-day plant operations including production, maintenance, sanitation, quality, warehousing, and shipping/receiving.
- Ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while meeting production, service, and delivery targets.
- Drive compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards including GMP, HACCP, CFIA, and BRC.
- Champion a safety-first culture aligned with WSIB, ESA, TSSA, and environmental requirements.
- Oversee preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and plant staff to drive performance, accountability, and engagement.
- Manage labor, production costs, and operational budgets through effective planning and productivity initiatives.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or WCM methodologies.
- Partner cross-functionally with QA, Purchasing, Logistics, R&D;, and Marketing on audits, forecasting, and current product commercialization.
- Track, analyze, and report KPIs and operational performance metrics to senior leadership.

nWhat you must bring to this role:n





- Must have 8-10 years of experience as a plant manager within a food manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Strong working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, CFIA, and BRC food safety standards.
- Proven success leading production operations, maintenance coordination, and cost control initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build engagement, and drive operational excellence.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

nOnly those who are qualified will be contacted.n

This posting is for an existing vacancy and is intended to fill a current open position.

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Additional Information

nBackground screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.n

We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist in screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.

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How to Apply

nIf you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.n

Robertson is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are a certified diverse supplier and actively seek to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive environment.

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📌 Plant Director (Regional Municipality of Niagara)
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📍 Regional Municipality of Niagara