Work From Home Product Tester

OCPA; Brantford; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary 120k–130k CAD

Performance bonus

Pension plan

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Prime Management Group Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing and Distribution Manager for an operation in Brantford, Ontario.

The role oversees manufacturing, warehousing, shipping and distribution, guiding a team of supervisors to deliver safe, efficient operations. The ideal candidate has 8–10+ years in manufacturing leadership with Lean, KPI development, and change management, plus scheduling, inventory and capital project experience.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership in production or industrial settings.
• Experience leading manufacturing and/or distribution operations in a variety of sectors.
• Strong Lean, KPI development, and change-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, and distribution operations.
• Ensure WH&S compliance and environmental regulations.
• Lead supervisors and operational teams; drive KPI improvements.
• Oversee production scheduling, inventory, and distribution across Canada.
• Manage budgets, capex, and operating spending.
• Foster culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

KPI Development

Continuous Improvement

Operational Planning

People Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Education

College Diploma or University Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

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:

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.