2 results for Production Manager in Waterloo, ON

Plant Manager

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 150000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, a well-established and growing food manufacturing organization, is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead end-to-end plant operations and drive performance across production, quality, and continuous improvement.This is a key leadership role with full accountability for plant performance, culture, and operational excellence.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead all plant operations including inventory control, batching, pasteurization, production, packaging, maintenance, and shipping</li><li>Provide strong leadership to supervisors and department heads across production, logistics, and maintenance</li><li>Build a high-performance, safety-focused, and continuously improving plant culture</li><li>Manage production scheduling to meet weekly output targets and customer demand</li><li>Oversee staffing, including workforce planning, hiring, development, and performance management</li><li>Ensure compliance with all quality and food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, FSSC22000, ISO9001, CFIA, Kosher)</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives across productivity, cost, and efficiency</li><li>Manage plant budgets and production-related costs</li><li>Lead capital projects, facility upgrades, and equipment planning</li><li>Ensure all health & safety programs, audits, and training are effectively executed</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation for compliance, certifications, and operational reporting</li></ul>
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Operations Manager

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead manufacturing activities in our Mississauga, Ontario facility. This position is suited to a practical leader who can keep production moving efficiently while upholding strong standards for safety, quality, and team performance. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to strengthen daily operations, support capacity growth, and help build a productive, well-coordinated manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Direct daily manufacturing activities across production, packaging, warehousing, and shift operations to maintain consistent output. • Oversee execution of production plans and track performance measures to ensure volume, efficiency, and safety objectives are met. • Identify opportunities to improve workflows, increase equipment effectiveness, and enhance labour utilization across the plant. • Collaborate with maintenance, quality, logistics, and supply chain teams to reduce downtime and support smooth operational flow. • Provide operational leadership for the introduction of new lines and other manufacturing expansion projects. • Champion continuous improvement efforts aimed at reducing waste, controlling costs, and advancing automation within the facility. • Maintain adherence to food safety expectations, regulatory obligations, workplace safety standards, and internal operating practices. • Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and plant employees to strengthen accountability and day-to-day execution. • Support staffing plans, shift scheduling, labour allocation, and reporting requirements to keep operations properly resourced. • Contribute to broader operational planning as manufacturing capacity and production demands continue to grow.
2026-06-22T00:00:00Z