Production Manager

Remote People Ltd.; Belleville; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

RRSP matching

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Remote People Ltd. is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead a highly automated, regulated manufacturing facility in Belleville, ON.

You will supervise daily production, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and R&D to deliver world-class performance. You will mentor a diverse team, implement Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure GMP/HACCP compliance across all production activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Dairy Science, Operations Management or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven success leading production in highly regulated environments (GMP/HACCP).
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical mindset for problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing production team.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the plant.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and R&D.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, CFIA, FDA as applicable in Canada.

Skills

Production leadership

Operations management

Lean manufacturing

Regulatory compliance

People development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP

MES

Job description

Belleville, ON (Relocation Assistance Available)

Full-Time | Permanent

Competitive Compensation + Bonus + RRSP Matching + Comprehensive Benefits

Lead Production for a World-Class Food Manufacturer

We're partnering confidentially with a leading Canadian food manufacturer seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead operations at a highly automated, highly regulated manufacturing facility.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven manufacturing leader who thrives in fast-paced production environments and enjoys developing people, improving processes, and driving operational excellence. You'll oversee day-to-day production while working closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and R&D to deliver world-class safety, quality, and performance.

If you're looking for a role where your leadership will directly influence plant performance, operational strategy, and the future growth of a progressive manufacturing organization, we'd like to speak with you.

Why Join?

• Join a financially stable and growing Canadian manufacturer

• Lead production within a modern, highly automated manufacturing facility

• High-visibility leadership role with significant operational ownership

• Work alongside an experienced and collaborative leadership team

• Competitive compensation package including bonus, RRSP matching, and comprehensive benefits

• Tuition reimbursement, professional development, and leadership training

• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

• Long-term career growth with a company committed to investing in its people

What You'll Be Doing

Production Leadership

• Lead all day-to-day production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives

• Build, mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing production team

• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

• Develop supervisors and future leaders through coaching and succession planning

• Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest quality standards

Operational Excellence

• Optimize labour utilization, equipment performance, production scheduling, and material flow

• Monitor operational KPIs and implement initiatives that improve efficiency, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the production department

• Support equipment commissioning, process optimization, automation projects, and operational improvements

• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for increased productivity and reduced operating costs

Food Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with GMP, HACCP, CFIA, FDA, and all applicable food safety and regulatory standards

• Partner with Quality Assurance to maintain exceptional food safety and product quality

• Champion a proactive safety culture focused on employee well-being and regulatory compliance

• Ensure all production activities consistently meet customer, quality, and regulatory expectations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Quality, and R&D to support operational objectives

• Support new product launches and continuous process improvements

• Resolve production challenges through practical problem-solving and collaborative leadership

• Drive communication and alignment across departments to achieve business goals

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Dairy Science, Operations Management, or a related discipline

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience

• Proven success leading production operations within food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments

• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations

• Demonstrated success driving operational excellence and continuous improvement

• Outstanding leadership, coaching, communication, and decision-making skills

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex operational challenges

Preferred

• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience

• Experience with ERP and MES systems

• Capital project and equipment commissioning experience

• Experience leading multi-shift manufacturing operations

Ideal Backgrounds

We're particularly interested in candidates from:

• Food Manufacturing

• Dairy Processing

• Beverage Manufacturing

• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

• Nutraceutical Manufacturing

• Life Sciences

• Other highly regulated manufacturing environments

Who Will Thrive Here?

You’ll excel in this role if you:

• Inspire and develop high-performing teams

• Lead by example and enjoy being present on the production floor

• Thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments

• Balance strategic thinking with hands‑on operational leadership

• Are passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence

• Believe that safety, quality, and people are the foundation of manufacturing success