Oat & Mill is a quickly growing and innovative company. The company has reached an exciting point in scaling. Each year brings transformational change to our manufacturing. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Part time Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations across multiple facilities 3 days a week. This role offers the opportunity to drive process improvements, optimize production workflows, and ensure high-quality output through effective management of resources and teams. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in manufacturing, supply chain management, and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and product excellence. This is a excellent opportunity for someone to put to use their years of expertise and knowledge to help our company grow.

Responsibilities:
Develop production schedules and capacity plans
Improve labour productivity and plant efficiency
Lead food safety and quality initiatives
Analyze production KPIs and identify improvements
Reduce waste, downtime, and manufacturing costs




Mentor supervisors and production leads
Support seasonal demand planning
Establish standard operating procedures
Lead continuous improvement projects

Qualifications:
10+ years in food manufacturing operations
5+ years leading manufacturing teams
Experience in dairy, ice cream, frozen desserts, or food processing
Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety systems
Lean Manufacturing experience
Proven ability to improve OEE and labour efficiency

Success Measures:
Improved labour productivity
Reduced downtime
Reduced waste and rework
Improved schedule attainment
Strong food safety performance

Compensation
Competitive hourly wage or one year contract.

Structure
We're able to offer flexibility in hours and scheduling for the right candidate. Hybrid work chance with work at the plant and home.

Pay: $52,000.00-$62,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Part Time Production Manager Port Colborne
🏢 Oat & Mill
📍 Port Colborne