Belleville, ON (Relocation Assistance Available)
Full time | Permanent
Competitive Compensation + Bonus + RRSP Matching + Comprehensive Benefits
Lead Production for a World-Class Food Manufacturer
We're partnering confidentially with a leading Canadian food manufacturer seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead operations at a highly automated, highly regulated manufacturing facility.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven manufacturing leader who thrives in fast-paced production environments and enjoys developing people, improving processes, and driving operational excellence. You'll oversee day-to-day production while working closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and R&D; to deliver world-class safety, quality, and performance.

If you're looking for a role where your leadership will directly influence plant performance, operational strategy, and the future growth of a progressive manufacturing organization, we'd like to speak with you.

Why Join?

Join a financially stable and growing Canadian manufacturer

Lead production within a modern, highly automated manufacturing facility

High-visibility leadership role with significant operational ownership

Work alongside an experienced and collaborative leadership team

Competitive compensation package including bonus, RRSP matching, and comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement, professional development, and leadership training

Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Long-term career growth with a company committed to investing in its people

What You'll Be Doing
Production Leadership

Lead all day-to-day production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives

Build, mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing production team

Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous improvement,



and operational excellence

Develop supervisors and future leaders through coaching and succession planning

Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest quality standards

Operational Excellence

Optimize labour utilization, equipment performance, production scheduling, and material flow

Monitor operational KPIs and implement initiatives that improve efficiency, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the production department

Support equipment commissioning, process optimization, automation projects, and operational improvements

Analyze production data to identify opportunities for increased productivity and reduced operating costs

Food Safety, Quality & Compliance

Ensure full compliance with GMP, HACCP, CFIA, FDA, and all applicable food safety and regulatory standards

Partner with Quality Assurance to maintain exceptional food safety and product quality

Champion a proactive safety culture focused on employee well-being and regulatory compliance

Ensure all production activities consistently meet customer, quality, and regulatory expectations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Quality, and R&D; to support operational objectives

Support new product launches and continuous process improvements





Resolve production challenges through practical problem-solving and collaborative leadership

Drive communication and alignment across departments to achieve business goals

What We’re Looking For
Required

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Dairy Science, Operations Management, or a related discipline

10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience

Proven success leading production operations within food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments

Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations

Demonstrated success driving operational excellence and continuous improvement

Outstanding leadership, coaching, communication, and decision-making skills

Solid analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex operational challenges

Preferred

Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience

Experience with ERP and MES systems

Capital project and equipment commissioning experience

Experience leading multi-shift manufacturing operations

Ideal Backgrounds
We're particularly interested in candidates from:

Food Manufacturing

Dairy Processing

Beverage Manufacturing

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Nutraceutical Manufacturing

Life Sciences

Other highly regulated manufacturing environments

Who Will Thrive Here?
You’ll excel in this role if you:

Inspire and develop high-performing teams

Lead by example and enjoy being present on the production floor

Thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments

Balance strategic thinking with hands‑on operational leadership

Are passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence

Believe that safety, quality, and people are the foundation of manufacturing success

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