Interim General Manager - Food Manufacturing

Interim General Manager – Food Manufacturing

Duration: 12 months

Context

We are supporting a mid-size manufacturing operation based in the Greater Toronto Area employing approximately 500 employees. The site is operating but facing performance, efficiency, and execution challenges and is entering a phase where stronger operational leadership is required to elevate results.

The company is seeking an Interim General Manager to take full ownership of site operations and lead a structured performance-improvement mandate. The objective is to strengthen execution discipline, improve operational metrics, and support the leadership team in delivering sustainable results across safety, quality, productivity, service, and cost.

This is a hands‑on operational leadership mandate, requiring a solid on‑site presence and rapid impact.

Key Responsibilities
Assume full operational and P&L; responsibility for the manufacturing site
Lead all on‑site functions including Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, HR, and HSE
Drive performance improvement initiatives across safety, quality, productivity, service levels, and cost
Assess current operating model, processes,



and performance drivers; identify gaps and improvement levers
Implement structured management routines, KPIs, and performance review mechanisms
Improve production planning, operational reliability, and execution consistency
Strengthen the site leadership team through coaching, accountability, and clear priorities
Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Act as the primary interface with corporate leadership, providing transparent reporting on progress, risks, and results

Profile
Senior manufacturing leader with experience as a General Manager, Plant Manager, or Operations Director / VP
Robust background in manufacturing environments (industrial, consumer goods, food, or process manufacturing)
Proven experience leading mid‑to‑large manufacturing sites (500–1000 employees)
Track record in performance improvement, operational excellence, or transformation mandates
Hands‑on, pragmatic leader with strong shop‑floor credibility
Structured, data‑driven, and execution‑focused leadership style
Comfortable taking ownership quickly and driving measurable improvement
Previous interim or transformation leadership experience is a solid asset
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📌 Interim General Manager Food Manufacturing Toronto
🏢 xNorth
📍 Toronto