Position Summary

We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Feed Production Manager to lead our feed manufacturing network through a period of significant transformation and long-term growth. This is a senior leadership role responsible for multiple manufacturing facilities and a key contributor to operational performance, business planning, and capital investment decisions. The successful candidate will lead both day-to-day manufacturing operations and major operational optimization initiatives, including production consolidation, capacity optimization, and continuous improvement efforts across the network.

Permanent, Full-Time; 8:00am-5:00pm; Moncton

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations Leadership

- Lead feed manufacturing and maintenance operations across multiple facilities.
- Drive operational efficiency, reliability, and continuous improvement.
- Standardize practices and promote a culture of safety and accountability.

Manufacturing Transformation

- Lead manufacturing optimization and facility integration initiatives.
- Improve production flow and network efficiency.
- Manage change while ensuring uninterrupted customer service.

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;)

- Align production capacity with customer demand and forecasts.
- Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and Nutrition teams.
- Optimize inventory while maintaining service levels.

Asset Management & Capital Planning

- Support manufacturing asset and capital investment strategies.
- Improve equipment reliability and maintenance performance.
- Lead capital projects from planning through execution.

Safety, Quality & Performance

- Champion a strong safety culture and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain high standards of product quality and operational performance.




- Drive measurable improvements in cost, efficiency, and reliability.

Leadership & Team Development

- Lead, coach, and develop Plant Managers and manufacturing leaders.
- Build leadership capability and succession plans.
- Foster a high-performing, engaged, and accountable culture.

Required Qualifications

- 5-7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
- Experience leading multi-site manufacturing operations.
- Proven success leading operational transformation or facility consolidation initiatives.
- Experience managing both production and maintenance functions.
- Robust financial, operational, and strategic planning capabilities.
Experience leading capital projects and investment initiatives.
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and change management efforts.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Agriculture, Business, Operations Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in feed manufacturing, grain processing, food manufacturing, or another regulated production environment.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Experience participating in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;) processes.
- Familiarity with ERP and maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Project management experience.

As a Canadian agriculture industry leader, Sollio Agriculture specializes in supplying farm inputs and providing value-added services to benefit farmers, cooperatives and partners. Its business model combines the strength of a local approach with the power of a national presence to offer innovative products and solutions, to support the adoption of sustainable farming practices, helping local farming families prosper.

📌 Feed Production Manager (Moncton)
🏢 Sollio Agriculture
📍 Moncton