06 Aug
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Home Hardware Stores
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Haldimand County
06 Aug
Home Hardware Stores
Haldimand County
Prime Management Group Inc. is recruiting an experienced and strategic Manufacturing & Distribution Manager for the BeautiTone Paint and Home Products operation located in Burford, Ontario. The role reports to the General Manager and oversees manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, and distribution operations supporting Home Hardware locations across Canada. The Opportunity The Manufacturing & Distribution Manager will oversee approximately 40–50 employees through a team of supervisors and operational leaders across manufacturing and distribution functions. The role ensures secure, efficient day‑to‑day operations while leading longer‑term initiatives related to continuous improvement, automation, KPI development, production planning, process optimization, and operational scalability. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership and oversight for manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, and distribution operations Ensure compliance with Workplace Health & Safety legislation, environmental regulations, and company policies and procedures Lead and support supervisors and operational teams Monitor and improve operational KPIs including production output, throughput, efficiency, scheduling, and service levels Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, Lean Manufacturing practices, and process optimization strategies Support automation initiatives, equipment implementation, and capital projects Collaborate closely with various teams to ensure production and distribution alignment Oversee production scheduling and shipping priorities to support distribution centres and direct-to-dealer shipments across Canada Manage operational budgets, capital expenditures, and departmental spending Support succession planning,
cross‑training initiatives, and development of standard operating procedures to preserve operational knowledge and improve workforce flexibility Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, engagement, and continuous improvement Establish and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, contractors, and external partners Qualifications 8-10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience within a production or industrial environment preferred Experience leading manufacturing and/or distribution operations within paint, chemical, industrial, automotive, consumer products, packaging, or related continuous manufacturing environments considered an asset Strong leadership capabilities with experience coaching supervisors and leading operational teams through change Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, KPI development, and operational performance management Exposure to industrial automation, process improvement, and capital project implementation Strong understanding of production scheduling, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution operations Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills Strategic thinker with the ability to balance short‑term operational priorities with long‑term operational planning Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics considered an asset College Diploma or University Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related field considered an asset Compensation Competitive base salary of $120,000–$130,000 Performance-based bonus opportunity Pension program Comprehensive health and benefits package #J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Manufacturing And Distribution Manager (Haldimand County)
🏢 Home Hardware Stores
📍 Haldimand County