Manufacturing Manager

NPAworldwide; Brantford; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension program

Health benefits

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Prime Management Group Inc. in Brantford, Ontario, is seeking a Manufacturing and Distribution Manager to lead 40-50 employees across manufacturing and distribution, driving safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

You will mentor supervisors, optimize KPIs, manage budgets, and partner with cross-functional teams to scale operations in Canada. Salary is CA$100,000–125,000 per year with a bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong capability in KPI development and operational performance management.
• Exposure to industrial automation and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for manufacturing, warehousing, shipping and distribution operations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Lead and support supervisors and operational teams.
• Monitor and improve KPIs including production output and service levels.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Support automation initiatives and capital projects.
• Oversee production scheduling and distribution alignment across Canada.
• Manage operational budgets and departmental spending.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and safe working culture.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

KPI development

Change management

Education

Engineering/Operations degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Job Description

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. This individual will be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient day-to-day operations while also leading 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 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 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

Compensation

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

Why this Opportunity?

• Senior operational leadership opportunity with an established Canadian employer
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture with strong employee tenure and long-term career stability
• Opportunity to lead both manufacturing and distribution operations with significant organizational impact
• Supportive leadership team committed to continuous improvement and employee development
• Professional development and education support
• Opportunity to influence operational strategy, succession planning, and future process improvements

Qualifications

• 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 asset

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Manufacturing and Distribution Manager Brantford, Ontario On 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.

Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Min: CA$ 100000

Salary Max: CA$ 125000

Currency Type: CAD