The Production Manager is responsible for driving in a safe way, operational excellence, ensuring food safety, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Position Responsibilities:
Safety Leadership: Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act, and local regulations. Manage and reinforce in a proactive way safety programs and maintain an exemplary safety record.
Food Safety & Quality Assurance: Adhere to Food Safety and Quality Standard , GMPs, and sanitation protocols. Drive zero-defect culture and ensure compliance with audits and certifications.
Operational Excellence: Achieve production targets through efficient resource management and waste reduction. Support the implementation of continuous improvement programs (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen) to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
People Development & Engagement: Lead and mentor production supervisors and hourly associates, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
Union & Associate Relations: Maintain positive labor relations and ensure compliance with the collective agreement. Encourage open communication and engagement to build trust and resolve conflicts constructively.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Sanitation teams among others to ensure seamless operations. Support asset management initiatives, including preventive maintenance and reliability programs.
Operational Excellence: Ability to standardize processes and drive efficiency.
Leadership & Influence:



Inspire teams to model a continuous improvement setting while achieving goals.
Problem-Solving: Rapid response to production challenges with innovative solutions.
Communication: Transparent and effective across all levels of the organization.
Adaptability: Navigate change and lead transformation initiatives.
Education & Technical Background:
Post-secondary education in Engineering, Food Science, or a related technical discipline.
Formal technical baking education (e.g., AIB Certification) is a strong asset.
Knowledge of food safety regulations, GMPs, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
Experience:
Minimum 5+ years of management and supervisory experience (unionized manufacturing environment preferred).
Proven track record in food processing or related industries, with emphasis on high-volume production.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving operational excellence.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) and familiarity with ERP systems.
Superior communication skills to thrive in a multi-cultural environment.
Strong leadership presence with ability to develop and mentor talent for succession planning.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, make sound decisions, and manage complex operational challenges.
Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to foster a positive labor relations environment.
High level of adaptability and resilience in a dynamic production setting.

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📌 Production Manager (Ontario)
🏢 Important Business
📍 Ontario