Manufacturing Manager

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

Capex,Bulk Material Handling,Lean Engineering

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