<p>We are looking for an Operations Manager to lead manufacturing (non automotive) activities in Brantford, Ontario while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production outcomes. This role is responsible for guiding frontline teams, coordinating resources across departments, and maintaining steady progress against production targets. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, sound operational judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset to support daily performance and long-term effectiveness.</p><p>This is a full time role, with day time hours of Monday to Friday.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee day-to-day production activities to keep output on track with schedules, service expectations, and operational priorities.</p><p>• Provide direction, coaching, and ongoing support to production employees and team leads across assigned areas or shifts.</p><p>• Review workflow, labour coverage, and equipment capacity to improve throughput and reduce interruptions.</p><p>• Resolve operational issues quickly and work with internal partners to limit downtime and maintain consistent plant performance.</p><p>• Maintain effective coordination with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other teams to support smooth operations.</p><p>• Reinforce a safe work environment by leading safety discussions, inspections, incident follow-up, and corrective actions.</p><p>• Uphold compliance with workplace policies, manufacturing procedures, and applicable health and safety standards.</p><p>• Investigate product or process concerns and contribute to corrective and preventive measures that protect quality standards.</p><p>• Champion continuous improvement efforts, including Lean practices, 5S, Kaizen, waste reduction, and productivity enhancements.</p><p>• Track operational metrics, prepare performance updates for leadership, and support workforce planning and resource allocation decisions.</p>
We are looking for an accomplished Brand Manager to join a consumer packaged goods organization in Oakville, Ontario on a Long-term Contract. In this role, you will help shape brand performance in the Canadian market by turning strategy into effective marketing activity and coordinating closely with agency, media, finance, and cross-functional partners. This opportunity suits a marketer who is equally comfortable leading planning discussions, interpreting performance data, and keeping multiple initiatives moving from concept to launch.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Drive brand-building programs in the local market by translating business priorities into clear marketing actions and campaign plans.<br>• Oversee integrated marketing initiatives from initial planning through rollout, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and brand standards are met.<br>• Work with media partners to review channel performance, refine investment decisions, and improve campaign effectiveness.<br>• Coordinate with creative and agency teams to deliver updated packaging, artwork, and promotional materials that support brand objectives.<br>• Support product innovation efforts by helping move new ideas through development and preparing them for successful market introduction.<br>• Assess brand, consumer, and category data to uncover trends, identify growth opportunities, and inform recommendations.<br>• Contribute to annual planning activities by providing input into upcoming marketing priorities and longer-range business strategies.<br>• Partner with finance stakeholders to track spending, manage budgets responsibly, and monitor brand profitability.<br>• Collaborate with U.S.-based marketing counterparts and internal stakeholders to align programs, share insights, and present informed recommendations.