Job Description
Posted Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5 : 00 AM | Expires Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 4 : 59 AM
Position Summary :
Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Operations Performance, this role is focused on embedding operational excellence throughout the organization by establishing robust standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Manager, Operations Performance plays a critical role in driving transformative improvements across the companys manufacturing operations.
This leader will oversee and execute high-impact initiatives across multiple production sites, aligning efforts with strategic priorities in the following areas :
- Yield Adherence
- Labour Optimization
- Product and Process Optimization
- Capability Building for Plant Personnel
Success in this role requires exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, a strong continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to communicate effectively and mentor cross-functional teams.
Key Accountabilities :
Lead and support operations in driving optimization projects across the organization to help drive key performance indicators;Support plant leadership teams to drive step-change and breakthrough improvements in safety, quality, productivity, service, cost, and environment;Drive a relentless focus on development of Manufacturing Standards and daily management systems to ensure sustainable business performance – including the Training and Qualification of Equipment Operators;Build Technical Mastery and Critical Partnerships with Equipment Designers and Machine Suppliers for the purpose of delivering more cost-efficient production processes and improved Manufacturing Standards for the Equipment Operator;Support and manage the Start-up of new equipment and manufacturing processes at multiple manufacturing sites, including Acceptance testing, Commissioning, Qualification, and Performance Based Training;Lead Collaborative Teamwork on projects across Operations, QA, H&S, Finance and HR to deliver superior results;Take on leadership with direct reports as needed to drive operational excellence;Be willing to travel 30% (Canada);Other duties and special projects as assigned.Requirements :
University degree in Science or Engineering program;Experience implementing and leading LEAN, TPM and Process Reliability / OEE methodologies;Experience driving Root Cause Problem Solving, Waste Elimination, Equipment Breakdown Elimination and the Qualification and Training others;8+ years of experience working in a similar capacity in a Manufacturing environment. (Food Industry Experience highly desirable).#J-18808-Ljbffr
