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 strong 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

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📌 Operations Manager (Ontario)
🏢 STRIVE Recruitment
📍 Ontario