DM Elite Talent is seeking an experienced Plant & Production Manager on behalf of an established organization in the Halton Hills/Milton area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on operations leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and has a proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, and drive operational performance.

The successful candidate will oversee daily production, warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, and order fulfillment , ensuring efficiency, quality, safety, and on‑time delivery.

This is a highly visible, hands‑on leadership role requiring a strong presence on the floor , with responsibility for developing frontline leaders, driving accountability, and ensuring consistency across operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations & Production Management

- Oversee daily production, warehouse, shipping, receiving, and fulfillment activities.
- Plan and coordinate production schedules, staffing, and workflow to meet operational targets.
- Manage inbound and outbound shipments, inventory accuracy, order picking, staging, and loading.
- Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.
- Monitor operational KPIs, including productivity, labour efficiency, cost control, and on‑time order fulfillment.

Leadership & Team Development

- Lead, coach, and develop Supervisors, Team Leads, and frontline employees.
- Establish clear performance expectations and hold teams accountable for results.
- Maintain a strong, consistent presence on the production floor.
- Oversee workforce planning, scheduling, training, and performance management.
- Foster a positive, safety‑focused culture built on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement

- Ensure compliance with company SOPs, GMPs, health and safety regulations, and applicable quality standards.




- Maintain operational cleanliness, organization, and audit readiness.
- Partner with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve operational challenges.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and process standardization.
- Support preventive maintenance planning and minimize operational downtime.

Qualifications & Experience:

- 3–5+ years of progressive experience in production, warehouse, manufacturing, or operations management.
- Demonstrated experience managing Supervisors or Team Leads , ideally within a large, multi‑shift operation.
- Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, shipping/receiving, and production scheduling.
- Proven ability to lead large teams, manage performance, and drive operational accountability.
- Experience in a regulated manufacturing, distribution, or CPG environment is preferred.
- Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, SQF, or similar quality and regulatory standards is an asset.
- Experience managing temporary or agency workforces is an asset.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, or other continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.
- Robust communication, problem‑solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, physically active operational environment.
- Primarily Monday to Friday, day shift , with some flexibility required.
- Occasional evening or weekend presence to support operations.
- This is an on‑site, floor‑focused management position , not a desk‑based role.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of a sizeable operation, develop a strong leadership team, and make a measurable impact on operational performance. It is well‑suited for an experienced leader who enjoys being actively involved in day‑to‑day operations while driving long‑term improvements.

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📌 Plant Production Manager (Milton)
🏢 Dm Elite Talent
📍 Milton