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 safe, productive 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

📌 Manufacturing and Distribution Manager (Waterford)
🏢 Home Hardware Stores
📍 Waterford