Director of Manufacturing

Our client, a leading CPG manufacturing company, is looking to bring on board a hands on, continuous improvement oriented Director of Manufacturing for their facility in the Brantford area.

In this exciting position, you will oversee and optimize the day-to-day operating system of the organization. This is a great opportunity to be a key stakeholder in a growing company that invests in its employees.

What we are looking for you to do:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices across manufacturing.
• Develop and implement operational strategies that drive business growth and enhance productivity.
• Implement new policies and procedures.
• Entrepreneurial experience in terms of building from the ground up.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Manufacturing regulations. Champion a H&S culture.
• Ensure that production meets and exceeds standards for food safety, cost, quality, productivity, and customer service.
• Ensure that plant efficiency is maintained at the highest possible level without sacrificing safety, quality and plant standards.
• Assist in the development of operational and capital budgets, policies and procedures.
• Oversee project management initiatives, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.
• Implement change management and drive employee engagement.
• Review, maintain, control and implement corrective actions.
• Facilitate and implement lean principles across all aspects of manufacturing.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team development and innovation.
• Continually coach, direct and train employees utilizing CI principles.
• Ensure all departments are running efficiently.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational performance and make data-driven decisions.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 10+ years of senior manufacturing management experience required.
• 5+ years of CPG manufacturing experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
• IWS experience required. 5S may also be considered.

What we will offer:

• An attractive salary, RRSP match, bonus and benefits.
• An amazing opportunity to grow your career with a global industry leader.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional looking to make a significant impact on organizational success through effective operations management.

If you are someone that is ideal for this position and have a passion to be part of a leading company please submit your resume in Microsoft Word format – and don’t forget to include your accomplishments and achievements on your resume!