Manufacturing and Distribution Manager

Home Hardware Stores Limited; Burford; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Pension program

Comprehensive health and benefits package

Job summary

Home Hardware Stores Limited is looking for a Manufacturing & Distribution Manager in Burford, Ontario. This role involves overseeing operations for manufacturing, warehousing, and shipping while leading a team of approximately 40–50 employees.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in manufacturing leadership and will be responsible for ensuring compliance, improving KPIs, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers a competitive salary of $120,000–$130,000, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading manufacturing/distribution operations in continuous manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, inventory management, and distribution operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, and distribution operations.
• Ensure compliance with Workplace Health & Safety legislation and company policies.
• Monitor and improve operational KPIs including production output and service levels.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Operational Performance Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

College Diploma or University Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

Job description

Prime Management Group Inc. is recruiting an experienced and strategic Manufacturing & Distribution Manager for the BeautiTone Paint and Home Products operation located in Burford, Ontario. The role reports to the General Manager and oversees manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, and distribution operations supporting Home Hardware locations across Canada.

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.

The role ensures safe, efficient day‑to‑day operations while leading longer‑term initiatives related to continuous improvement, automation, KPI development, production planning, process optimization, and operational scalability.

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 and direct-to-dealer shipments 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

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience within a production or industrial environment preferred
• 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

Compensation

• Competitive base salary of $120,000–$130,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Pension program
• Comprehensive health and benefits package