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The Opportunity
Manufacturing & Distribution Manager will oversee approximately 40-50 employees. This individual will be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient day‑to‑day operations.This role also leads 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 operationsEnsure compliance with Workplace Health & Safety legislation, environmental regulations, and company policies and proceduresLead and support supervisors and operational teamsMonitor and improve operational KPIs including production output, throughput, efficiency, scheduling, and service levelsDevelop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, Lean Manufacturing practices, and process optimization strategiesSupport automation initiatives, equipment implementation, and capital projectsCollaborate closely with various teams to ensure production and distribution alignmentOversee production scheduling and shipping priorities to support distribution centres across CanadaManage operational budgets, capital expenditures, and departmental spendingSupport succession planning, cross‑training initiatives, and development of standard operating procedures to preserve operational knowledge and improve workforce flexibilityFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, engagement, and continuous improvementEstablish and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, contractors, and external partnersCompensation
Competitive base salary of $120,000$130,000Performance‑based bonus opportunityPension programComprehensive health and benefits packageWhy this Opportunity?
Senior operational leadership opportunity with an established Canadian employerCollaborative and team‑oriented culture with strong employee tenure and long‑term career stabilityOpportunity to lead both manufacturing and distribution operations with significant organizational impactSupportive leadership team committed to continuous improvement and employee developmentProfessional development and education supportOpportunity to influence operational strategy, succession planning, and future process improvementsQualifications:
? 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 assetWhy is This a Great Opportunity:
Manufacturing and Distribution ManagerBrantford, OntarioOn 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.
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