Plant Manager

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.

We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2027, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain – and yes, it will get rough. That’s what makes the journey worthwhile.

Position Summary/Objective

This position leads all manufacturing activity at a single facility and ensures outstanding performance and employee experience levels are achieved.

Reports to the Director of Manufacturing with Production and Sanitation Supervisors reporting to this role.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safety & Quality Leadership: Champion a Safety and Quality First culture, ensuring all employees understand and uphold high standards for producing safe, high-quality food. Lead all food safety, quality, and regulatory programs, including GMP, HACCP, CFIA, BRCGS, and related internal systems. Identify and mitigate operational risks, partnering with Quality Assurance and EHS to ensure strong sanitation, food safety, and environmental practices. Drive continuous improvement in safety performance, incident prevention, and product integrity while maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant workplace.
• People & Culture: Uphold and live the Riverside values on a day-to-day basis. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing plant team that emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and ownership of plant goals. Create and sustain a culture aligned with Riverside’s values, promoting engagement, open communication, and recognition. Build leadership capability through mentoring, training, and ongoing performance development. Drive succession planning and workforce development to ensure a strong talent pipeline that supports long‑term company growth.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee all aspects of plant performance – including production and sanitation – to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives. Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other Continuous Improvement tools to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. Implement strategies that optimize capacity, drive throughput, and strengthen reliability. Collaborate cross‑functionally with Planning, R&D, Supply Chain, and Engineering to deliver on‑time, high‑quality products.
• Strategic Leadership & Planning: Develop and execute a long‑term operational strategy aligned with Riverside’s business goals and sustainability commitments. Lead/support capacity planning, capital investment, and automation initiatives to support business growth. Use data‑driven insights and KPIs to guide decision‑making and improve performance. Contribute to company‑wide strategy discussions as a key member of the operations leadership team.
• Financial & Resource Management: Manage the plant’s operating budget and capital expenditures to ensure cost‑effectiveness and efficiency. Optimize use of labour, materials, and energy while maintaining product integrity and safety. Support sustainability goals by reducing waste, improving resource efficiency, and minimizing environmental impact.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing or CPG environments.
• Proven track record of improving safety, quality, and operational performance.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, BRCGS, and food safety regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional leadership.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• ERP and data‑driven operational management experience preferred.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, self‑starter with a high level of initiative and adaptability.
• Demonstrates humility throughout the company on a day‑to‑day basis.

What We Expect

• Values‑led: You’ll be a member of a thoughtful and compassionate team that prioritizes respect, teamwork and resourcefulness along with a good dash of fun.
• Unparalleled experiences and opportunities: Help us shape what this organization will look to in the future. Build processes quickly while learning and improving along the way.
• Access to everyone: Our flat organization provides full access to founders, production staff, and all levels. Speak up and share ideas.
• Personal development: We’ll support and empower you to chart your own path toward any career goals set.
• Gratitude: While we may not have formal awards, we show true gratitude and appreciation. We are all in this together.

What We Offer

• Values‑led: No cutting corners; decisions align with our values.
• Courageous determination: We challenge each other to find new ways to deliver. Resourcefulness and grit are essential.
• Humility: We pride ourselves on respectful support and open collaboration, recognising that no one is a superstar.
• Continuous improvement: We rely on each other to continuously improve processes, making them more efficient, sustainable, etc.

Benefits

• Immerse yourself in our comprehensive benefits program – Riverside covers the costs.
• RRSP matching or 401k matching for an empowered financial journey.
• Eligibility to participate in Riverside's Profit Sharing Plan.
• Join Employee‑Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights.
• Develop your career through Riverside University and Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Open concept work environment reflecting our Values.

How to Apply

If you have the commitment to excellence, the energy, the attitude and experience we need, please submit your resume to careers@riversidenaturals.com with the job title you are applying for in the subject line.

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation during the interview process, let us know when you apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

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