Operations Manager

Andritz AG; Windsor; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Spending Account

Professional development support

Relocation assistance

Retirement savings program

Job summary

ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel in Windsor, Ontario is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Windsor facility. You will oversee safety, performance, workforce development, and long-term business success while driving operational excellence in a global leadership environment.

The role focuses on leading manufacturing operations, developing teams, managing budgets, and ensuring profitability and customer commitments are met through process improvements and strategic leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations or plant management.
• Feed & Biofuel industry experience preferred.
• Experience leading teams in a matrix organization.
• Strong business and financial acumen including P&L, budgeting, and cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all manufacturing and operational activities for the Windsor facility.
• Promote safety culture through the ANDRITZ Life-Saving Rules.
• Drive environmental stewardship, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and coach department leaders and shift supervisors to high performance.
• Manage budgets, capital investments, and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure production goals, quality, and customer commitments are met.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Budgeting

Forecasting

Safety leadership

Job description

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Job title: Operations Manager

Job family: Manufacturing

Business area: Environment & Energy

Contract location: Windsor, ON, CA

Working location: Windsor

Location type: Office Location / Office-based

Contract type: Permanent

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

Operations Manager - Feed & Biofuel

ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Operations Manager to lead our Windsor, Ontario manufacturing facility.

This is a key site leadership role responsible for safety, operational performance, workforce development, continuous improvement, and long-term business success. The successful candidate will lead by example, foster a culture of accountability and collaboration, and help drive operational excellence while living the principles of the #1ANDRITZway.

As part of a global leader in Feed & Biofuel solutions, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing high-performing teams and supporting sustainable growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all manufacturing and operational activities for the Windsor facility.
• Champion a culture of safety by actively promoting the ANDRITZ 8 Life-Saving Rules.
• Drive environmental stewardship, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop department leaders, shift supervisors, and manufacturing teams.
• Develop and execute operational strategies that improve profitability, productivity, and competitiveness.
• Manage facility budgets, capital investments, and business improvement initiatives.
• Ensure production goals, quality standards, and customer commitments are consistently achieved.
• Drive operational excellence through process, equipment, and quality improvements.
• Strengthen workforce capabilities through coaching, development, and succession planning.
• Foster a collaborative culture built on accountability, ownership, and continuous learning.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations, plant management, or general management.
• Feed & Biofuel industry experience preferred.
• Experience leading teams within a matrix organization.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including:
  • Profit & Loss management
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Balance sheet and cash flow management
• Proven success driving operational improvements and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
• Authorized to work in Canada.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Company-matched retirement savings program
• Health Spending Account
• Professional development and certification support
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time programs
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Employee events and social activities
• Opportunity to work for a global leader committed to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence

Why ANDRITZ?

At ANDRITZ, we are committed to creating growth that matters. We foster a culture built on customer focus, ownership for performance, shared commitment, and openness while empowering leaders to develop people, drive results, and continuously improve how we work together.

If you're a manufacturing leader who thrives on building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and creating a culture where people and performance succeed together, we'd love to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.ANDRITZ welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.