People and Production Manager

Independent Accountants’ Financial Group; Moorefield; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Pet food discounts

Job summary

Spectrum Feed Services Ltd. in Moorefield, Ontario, is seeking a strategic People and Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations and provide strong people leadership in a newly created role.

You will lead production activities, drive Lean initiatives, mentor supervisors, and champion safety, quality, and employee engagement while aligning with company policies and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Minimum 3 years' leadership overseeing employees or production teams.
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, training, employee relations, performance management and workforce development initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities and oversee lean manufacturing practices.
• Oversee recruitment and selection of production team members.
• Coach, mentor and develop supervisors, lead hands and production teams.
• Support performance discussions, goal setting and development planning.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, standards and policies.
• Collaborate with Quality Department to champion quality standards and customer expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Communication

Problem solving

Team building

Coaching

Analytical thinking

Education

Related post secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production reporting systems

Job description

Based in Moorefield, Ontario, Spectrum Feed Services Ltd. is a proud Canadian company sourcing local, all natural ingredients to manufacture pet feeds supporting animal health and longevity.

Driven by our growth, we’re looking for a strategic manufacturing leader to oversee daily manufacturing operations while providing strong people leadership in a newly created position as People and Production Manager.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead daily production activities, support workforce development, drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster an environment where safety, quality, accountability and employee engagement are priorities.

• Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices
• Oversee recruitment and selection of production team members
• Coach, mentor and develop supervisors, lead hands and production teams
• Support performance discussions, goal setting and development planning
• Resolve and oversee escalated employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution and corrective action processes
• Promote employee engagement, retention and career development opportunities
• Ensure compliance with operational standards, procedures and company policies, health and safety legislation and safe work practices
• Collaborate with Quality Department to champion quality standards and customer expectations

What You Bring

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Minimum 3 years’ leadership experience overseeing employees or production teams
• Related post secondary education is considered an asset
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, training, employee relations, performance management and workforce development initiatives
• Strong leadership and team building capabilities
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations and production best practice
• Familiar with employment legislation and employee relations principles
• Excellent coaching, communication and conflict resolution skills
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to balance operational priorities with employee engagement and development
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems

Why Join Us?

Great results come from engaged people – this is your opportunity to guide teams, improve processes and achieve business goals.Be a vital part of our strategic leadership team.

• Competitive salary, health benefits, RRSP matching and discounts on pet food

This position is ideal for candidates currently working as: Production Manager, Manufacturing Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Plant Supervisor, Production Superintendent, HR Manager in Manufacturing, Operations Leader, or Manufacturing Team Leader seeking a broader people leadership role.

We are dedicated to maintaining a respectful, fair and equitable work environment and welcome submissions from all qualified applicants. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request. Only candidates chosen to move on in the process will be contacted.