OPERATIONS MANAGER PETERBOROUGH, ON 80,000-90,000 per year ABOUT US STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Technology, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. Our human recruiters review all applications.

On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications. THE ROLE We are currently recruiting for an experienced Operations Manager to join a well-established organization in Peterborough, Ontario. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for overseeing daily plant operations, production, logistics, and maintenance while leading a team and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and company policies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing or plant management background, a hands‑on leadership style, and the ability to work directly with employees on the floor while also managing operational performance and administrative responsibilities. ADVANTAGES - $80,000–$90,000/year - Monday–Friday, approximately 6:30/7:00 AM–4:00 PM - Full‑time, permanent position - Comprehensive health & dental benefits from day one - Employee Assistance Program - Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities - Growing organization with opportunities for career advancement - Hands‑on leadership role with the opportunity to drive operational improvements RESPONSIBILITIES - Supervise, coordinate,



and schedule plant staff and daily operations - Lead a team of approximately 20 employees - Oversee production, processing, logistics, and maintenance activities - Monitor and improve productivity, efficiency, and overall plant performance - Track and analyze production and operational KPIs - Monitor material flow, quality, and production targets - Ensure equipment is properly maintained and operational - Complete and review daily production, inspection, audit, and equipment reports - Identify operational issues and implement corrective actions and process improvements - Promote and maintain a solid safety culture - Ensure employees are properly trained and equipped with required PPE - Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and company policies - Maintain a clean, safe, and organized plant environment - Support staffing, scheduling, training, and employee development REQUIREMENTS - 3–5 years of experience managing a manufacturing or plant workplace - Strong plant‑based/manufacturing background - Previous experience supervising and managing - Strong understanding of plant operations, production, KPIs, and maintenance - Proven ability to drive results and meet operational targets - Strong people‑management and communication skills - Hands‑on leadership style with the ability to work directly with employees on the floor - Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities - Experience creating and maintaining a strong safety culture - Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel - Experience with CMMS or maintenance management software is an asset - Valid driver's license and reliable transportation - Ability to work fully onsite in Peterborough #INDSTRIVEON

📌 Operations Manager (Peterborough)
🏢 STRIVE Recruitment
📍 Peterborough