KIT Recruitment is excited to partner with a commercial bakery manufacturer to find an experienced Operations Manager to lead their manufacturing operations!
This is an chance for a hands-on leader who spends most of their time on the production floor, coaching teams, solving problems as they arise, and building practical systems that help a small to mid-sized business run more effectively.
Salary: Up to $100,000 + 10% performance bonus
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day shift* Some flexibility may be needed when production issues arise.
Benefits: Following the probationary period
Vacation: 3 weeks to start
Operations Manager Responsibilities Lead manufacturing operations across production, operations support, quality assurance, maintenance, warehouse and shipping, and sanitation, reporting to the Managing Director/CFO.
Set departmental goals, track key performance indicators, and lead daily operations meetings to coordinate priorities and meet production schedules and customer requirements.
Monitor staffing, labour, productivity, downtime, and waste. Take corrective action and lead improvements that strengthen efficiency, quality, and profitability.
Support SQF, HACCP, GMP, sanitation, allergen control, and traceability programs. Participate in audits and follow through on corrective actions.
Oversee preventive maintenance and facility upkeep to improve equipment reliability. Support capital projects and equipment installations.
Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.



Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Coach and develop managers, supervisors, and employees. Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning.
Oversee inventory control for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods. Maintain accurate stock records and proper rotation while keeping warehouse operations aligned with production needs.
Help prepare and manage operating budgets. Monitor labour, overtime, maintenance, and other operating costs, and identify savings while maintaining quality, food safety, and customer service.
Operations Manager Qualifications 5-7 years of progressive management experience in bakery manufacturing, with a proven track record in a small to mid-sized business.
Hands-on leadership style, with experience coaching teams on the production floor and holding them accountable for results.
Ability to adapt as priorities change, take ownership of operational issues, and build practical systems and processes.
Strong mechanical aptitude or a deep understanding of food processing or packaging equipment.
Thorough understanding of food manufacturing operations, production planning, inventory management, and continuous improvement.
Working knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP, food safety, and occupational health and safety requirements.
Strong communication, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP or manufacturing systems.

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📌 Operations Manager (Ontario)
🏢 KIT Recruitment
📍 Ontario