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 chance 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. Lead production within a modern, highly automated manufacturing facility 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 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 Optimize labour utilization, equipment performance, production scheduling,



and material flow 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 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 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 ~ Robust knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations ~ Demonstrated success driving operational excellence and continuous improvement ~ Outstanding leadership, coaching, communication, and decision-making skills ~ Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience Capital project and equipment commissioning experience Experience leading multi-shift manufacturing operations Food Manufacturing Dairy Processing Beverage Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Nutraceutical Manufacturing Other highly regulated manufacturing environments Lead by example and enjoy being present on the production floor Thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments Are passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence Believe that safety, quality, and people are the foundation of manufacturing success #

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