Entry level manager Jobs in Brant, ON

Job description:

The Opportunity
The Manufacturing & Distribution Manager will oversee approximately 40-50 employees
through a team of supervisors and operational leaders across manufacturing and
distribution functions.
This individual will be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient day-to-day operations
while also leading longer-term initiatives related to continuous improvement,
automation, KPI development, production planning, process optimization, and
operational scalability. The role requires a leader who can build trust with long-tenured
employees while helping guide the organization through operational change and
modernization initiatives.
The successful candidate will bring a highly collaborative leadership style, strong
manufacturing and distribution expertise, and the ability to mentor supervisors while
driving accountability and operational performance improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight for manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, and
distribution operations
Ensure compliance with Workplace Health & Safety legislation, environmental
regulations, and company policies and procedures
Lead and support supervisors and operational teams
Monitor and improve operational KPIs including production output, throughput,
efficiency, scheduling, and service levels
Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, Lean Manufacturing
practices, and process optimization strategies
Support automation initiatives, equipment implementation, and capital projects
Collaborate closely with various teams to ensure production and distribution
alignment

Oversee production scheduling and shipping priorities to support distribution
centres across Canada
Manage operational budgets, capital expenditures, and departmental spending
Support succession planning, cross-training initiatives, and development of
standard operating procedures to preserve operational knowledge and improve
workforce flexibility
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, engagement, and
continuous improvement
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, contractors,
and external partners

Compensation
Competitive base salary of $120,000$130,000
Performance-based bonus opportunity
Pension program
Comprehensive health and benefits package
Why this Opportunity?
Senior operational leadership opportunity with an established Canadian employer

Collaborative and team-oriented culture with strong employee tenure and long-
term career stability
Opportunity to lead both manufacturing and distribution operations with
significant organizational impact
Supportive leadership team committed to continuous improvement and employee
development
Professional development and education support
Opportunity to influence operational strategy, succession planning, and future
process improvements
To apply or discuss this opportunity please contact Brian Small with Prime Management
Group Inc. at brians@pmg.on.ca or 226-289-1037
Prime Management Group Inc. does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess,
or select candidates. Candidate applications are reviewed by a senior Prime
Management Group Inc. Executive Search Consultant as part of our recruitment
process.

Qualifications:

Qualifications
? 8-10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience within a
production or industrial environment preferred
? Experience in custom batch building
? Experience leading manufacturing and/or distribution operations within paint,
chemical, industrial, automotive, consumer products, packaging, or related
continuous manufacturing environments considered an asset
? Strong leadership capabilities with experience coaching supervisors and leading
operational teams through change
? Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement,
KPI development, and operational performance management
? Exposure to industrial automation, process improvement, and capital project
implementation
? Strong understanding of production scheduling, inventory management,
warehousing, and distribution operations
? Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving
skills
? Strategic thinker with the ability to balance short-term operational priorities with
long-term operational planning
? Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics considered
an asset
? College Diploma or University Degree in Engineering, Operations Management,
Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related field considered an asset

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Manufacturing and Distribution Manager
Brantford, Ontario
On behalf of our client, Prime Management Group Inc. is recruiting an experienced and
strategic Manufacturing and Distribution Manager for an operation located in
Brantford, Ontario. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this highly visible
leadership role oversees manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, and distribution
operations.
This role is viewed as a critical operational leadership position within the organization
and is ideal for an authentic and collaborative manufacturing leader who thrives in a
fast-paced production environment, values continuous improvement, and can effectively
balance operational accountability with strong people leadership.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : CA$ 100000

Salary Max : CA$ 125000

Currency Type : CAD