Belleville, ON (Relocation Assistance Available)

Full-Time | Permanent

Competitive Compensation + Bonus + RRSP Matching + Comprehensive Benefits

Lead Production for a World-Class Food Manufacturer

We're partnering confidentially with a leading Canadian food manufacturer seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead operations at a highly automated, highly regulated manufacturing facility.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven manufacturing leader who thrives in fast-paced production environments and enjoys developing people, improving processes, and driving operational excellence. You'll oversee day-to-day production while working closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and R&D; to deliver world-class safety, quality, and performance.

If you're looking for a role where your leadership will directly influence plant performance, operational strategy, and the future growth of a progressive manufacturing organization, we'd like to speak with you.

Why Join?

- Join a financially stable and growing Canadian manufacturer

- Lead production within a modern, highly automated manufacturing facility

- High-visibility leadership role with significant operational ownership

- Work alongside an experienced and collaborative leadership team

- Competitive compensation package including bonus, RRSP matching, and comprehensive benefits

- Tuition reimbursement, professional development, and leadership training

- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

- Long-term career growth with a company committed to investing in its people

What You'll Be Doing

Production Leadership

- Lead all day-to-day production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives

- Build, mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing production team

- Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous improvement, and operational excellence





- Develop supervisors and future leaders through coaching and succession planning

- Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest quality standards

Operational Excellence

- Optimize labour utilization, equipment performance, production scheduling, and material flow

- Monitor operational KPIs and implement initiatives that improve efficiency, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

- Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the production department

- Support equipment commissioning, process optimization, automation projects, and operational improvements

- Analyze production data to identify opportunities for increased productivity and reduced operating costs

Food Safety, Quality & Compliance

- Ensure full compliance with GMP, HACCP, CFIA, FDA, and all applicable food safety and regulatory standards

- Partner with Quality Assurance to maintain exceptional food safety and product quality

- Champion a proactive safety culture focused on employee well-being and regulatory compliance

- Ensure all production activities consistently meet customer, quality, and regulatory expectations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Quality, and R&D; to support operational objectives

- Support new product launches and continuous process improvements

- Resolve production challenges through practical problem-solving and collaborative leadership

- Drive communication and alignment across departments to achieve business goals

What We're Looking For

Required

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering,



Food Science, Dairy Science, Operations Management, or a related discipline

- 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience

- Proven success leading production operations within food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments

- Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations

- Demonstrated success driving operational excellence and continuous improvement

- Outstanding leadership, coaching, communication, and decision-making skills

- Solid analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex operational challenges

Preferred

- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience

- Experience with ERP and MES systems

- Capital project and equipment commissioning experience

- Experience leading multi-shift manufacturing operations

Ideal Backgrounds

We're particularly interested in candidates from:
- Food Manufacturing

- Dairy Processing

- Beverage Manufacturing

- Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

- Nutraceutical Manufacturing

- Life Sciences

- Other highly regulated manufacturing environments

Who Will Thrive Here?

You'll excel in this role if you:
- Inspire and develop high-performing teams

- Lead by example and enjoy being present on the production floor

- Thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments

- Balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership

- Are passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence

- Believe that safety, quality, and people are the foundation of manufacturing success

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Production Manager looking for an opportunity to lead a high-performing manufacturing operation and make a meaningful impact within a growing organization, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply today to learn more.

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