Production Manager

Dawn Staffing Solutions Inc; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Production Manager for a facility in Niagara Falls. The candidate will lead packaging operations, ensure quality and safety standards, and collaborate with various teams to enhance efficiency. A degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of management experience in manufacturing, preferably food-related, are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing management experience, preferably in food manufacturing or a related industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all product packaging activities.
• Develop and execute strategies to enhance product quality.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality assurance teams.
• Conduct safety audits and quality inspections.
• Train and mentor packaging staff.

Skills

Leadership and management

Quality assurance

Process optimization

Safety compliance

Training and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Overview

One of our manufacturing clients is looking for a

Production Manager

for their production facility close to

Niagara Falls, ON

region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all product packaging activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, HACCP requirements, and quality standards.
• Develop and execute strategies that enhance product quality, improve efficiency, and maintain workplace safety.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, production, engineering, and quality assurance teams to optimize materials, processes, and equipment performance.
• Conduct regular safety audits and quality inspections, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Train, mentor, and supervise packaging staff on safety protocols, quality control techniques, and operational best practices.
• Monitor machine performance, identify process bottlenecks, and implement continuous improvement (Kaizen) initiatives to maximize uptime and productivity.
• Coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure timely equipment repairs, upgrades, and preventive maintenance.
• Track and report on packaging performance metrics, including safety incidents, quality trends, and productivity improvements.
• Manage daily production planning to ensure on-time delivery, accurate inventory control, and adherence to granulation and quality specifications.
• Maintain clear communication with Purification and Order Processing departments to align production output with customer orders.
• Proactively address product quality or granulation issues, re-booking stock when necessary, and providing feedback to production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (BSc, BTech, or Engineering Technology).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing management experience, preferably in food manufacturing or a related industry.