Operations Manager-Feed and Biofuel

Job description:

Windsor, Ontario, Canada Relocation Assistance Available

ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Operations Manager to lead our Windsor, Ontario manufacturing facility.

This is a key site leadership role responsible for safety, operational performance, workforce development, continuous improvement, and long-term business success.

As part of a global leader in Feed & Biofuel solutions, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing high-performing teams and supporting sustainable growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead all manufacturing and operational activities for the Windsor facility.
• Champion a culture of safety by actively promoting the ANDRITZ 8 Life-Saving Rules.
• Drive environmental stewardship, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop department leaders, shift supervisors, and manufacturing teams.
• Develop and execute operational strategies that improve profitability, productivity, and competitiveness.
• Manage facility budgets, capital investments, and business improvement initiatives.
• Ensure production goals, quality standards, and customer commitments are consistently achieved.
• Drive operational excellence through process, equipment, and quality improvements.
• Strengthen workforce capabilities through coaching, development, and succession planning.
• Foster a collaborative culture built on accountability, ownership, and continuous learning.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations, plant management, or general management.
• Feed & Biofuel industry experience preferred.
• Experience leading teams within a matrix organization.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including:
  • Profit & Loss management
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Balance sheet and cash flow management
• Proven success driving operational improvements and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
• Authorized to work in Canada.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Company-matched retirement savings program
• Health Spending Account
• Professional development and certification support
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time programs
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Employee events and social activities
• Opportunity to work for a global leader committed to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence

Why ANDRITZ?

At ANDRITZ, we are committed to creating growth that matters. We foster a culture built on customer focus, ownership for performance, shared commitment, and openness while empowering leaders to develop people, drive results, and continuously improve how we work together.

If you're a manufacturing leader who thrives on building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and creating a culture where people and performance succeed together, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel in Windsor, Ontario.