Manufacturing and distribution leadership in Brantford, Ontario requires Lean Manufacturing expertise and strong operational performance management. Oversee integrated production and distribution functions.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Manufacturing and Distribution Manager leads approximately 40 to 50 employees through supervisors and operational leaders. The role oversees manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, and distribution while advancing continuous improvement, automation, KPI development, production planning, and process optimization. Success requires team-oriented leadership, trust building, mentoring, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, and distribution operations
- Monitor production output, throughput, efficiency, scheduling, and service KPIs




- Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support automation, equipment implementation, and capital projects
- Manage operational budgets, capital expenditures, and departmental spending

Requirements:

- Eight to ten-plus years of progressive manufacturing leadership preferred
- Experience in custom batch building
- Experience coaching supervisors through operational change
- Lean Manufacturing, KPI development, and performance management experience
- Production scheduling, warehousing, and distribution knowledge

Apply manufacturing leadership, Lean practices, and KPI expertise to guide Brantford operations through accountable, sustainable improvement.

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