Manager of Manufacturing Excellence

The People Co.; Brantford; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

The People Co. seeks a Manager of Manufacturing Excellence for its Brantford-area facility. Hands-on leader, focused on continuous improvement and CI principles to optimize daily operations and drive production performance.

You will lead process improvements, develop operational strategies, manage budgets, ensure H&S and quality compliance, and train teams to sustain world-class manufacturing standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in senior manufacturing management.
• 2+ years IWS experience.
• CPG manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices across manufacturing.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that drive growth and productivity.
• Implement new policies and procedures.
• Champion Health & Safety, Quality and Manufacturing regulations.

Skills

Manufacturing management

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven decisions

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

IWS Experience

Job description

Our client, a leading CPG manufacturing company, is looking to bring on board a hands on, continuous improvement oriented Manager of Manufacturing Excellence for their facility in the Brantford area.

In this exciting position, you will oversee and optimize the day-to-day operating system of the organization. This is a great opportunity to be a key stakeholder in a growing company that invests in its employees.

What we are looking for you to do:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices across manufacturing.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that drive business growth and enhance productivity.
• Implement new policies and procedures.
• Entrepreneurial experience in terms of building from the ground up.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Manufacturing regulations. Champion a H&S culture.
• Ensure that production meets and exceeds standards for food safety, cost, quality, productivity, and customer service.
• Ensure that plant efficiency is maintained at the highest possible level without sacrificing safety, quality and plant standards.
• Assist in the development of operational and capital budgets, policies and procedures.
• Oversee project management initiatives, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.
• Implement change management and drive employee engagement.
• Review, maintain, control and implement corrective actions.
• Facilitate and implement lean principles across all aspects of manufacturing.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team development and innovation.
• Continually coach, direct and train employees utilizing CI principles.
• Ensure all departments are running efficiently.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational performance and make data-driven decisions.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of senior manufacturing management experience required.
• 5+ years of CPG manufacturing experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 2+ years IWS experience required.

What we will offer:

• An attractive salary, RRSP match, bonus and benefits.
• An amazing opportunity to grow your career with a global industry leader.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional looking to make a significant impact on organizational success through effective operations management.