Operations Manager

Operations Manager – Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd.

Join the role at Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd.

About Us

Atlantic Packaging is a proudly Canadian‑owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry, operating across Ontario, Quebec and the United States. We are committed to sustainability, customer excellence and community impact, and we value every employee’s ideas and growth.

The Opportunity

The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring plant operations meet production and sales demands in a cost‑optimized, safe and environmentally responsible manner. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the incumbent oversees operating personnel, sets clear goals, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. The role ensures high‑quality production and customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Do

• Define direction of plant activities and align team goals
• Manage production operations involving multiple resources and tasks
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing processes
• Contribute to new and existing safety initiatives to raise plant safety standards
• Communicate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to fulfill customer orders
• Serve as a trusted advisor for internal colleagues and external clients on production activities
• Equip plant personnel with appropriate tools and processes to support successful operations
• Ensure timely execution of high‑quality, low‑cost customer orders in accordance with policy, including health and safety
• Set well‑defined goals and monitor performance against key performance indicators
• Apply people and performance management processes to set expectations and conduct performance reviews
• Use labor relations knowledge to handle union issues and collective agreements
• Consider critical factors such as capital projects, hiring, performance, environmental, safety, and budgeting in decision‑making
• Serve as backup to the Plant Manager or another Atlantic Operations Manager as designated by the Vice President of Manufacturing

Experience

What We Offer

Inclusion and Accessibility

Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and respectful environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team—we’re here to support you.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining Atlantic Packaging. While we appreciate the time and effort invested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Legal & Compensation

Candidate who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal and background check. Hiring Range :  $101,000 – $126,000 per year. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Job Details

Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level | Employment type : Full‑time | Job function : Management and Manufacturing | Industries : Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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