Operations Manager

KIT Recruitment is excited to partner with a commercial bakery manufacturer to find an experienced Operations Manager to lead their manufacturing operations!

This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who spends most of their time on the production floor, coaching teams, solving problems as they arise, and building practical systems that help a small to mid-sized business run more effectively.

Operations Manager Details

• Salary: Up to $100,000 + 10% performance bonus
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day shift* Some flexibility may be needed when production issues arise.
• Benefits: Following the probationary period
• Vacation: 3 weeks to start

Operations Manager Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations across production, operations support, quality assurance, maintenance, warehouse and shipping, and sanitation, reporting to the Managing Director/CFO.
• Set departmental goals, track key performance indicators, and lead daily operations meetings to coordinate priorities and meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor staffing, labour, productivity, downtime, and waste. Take corrective action and lead improvements that strengthen efficiency, quality, and profitability.
• Support SQF, HACCP, GMP, sanitation, allergen control, and traceability programs. Participate in audits and follow through on corrective actions.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and facility upkeep to improve equipment reliability. Support capital projects and equipment installations.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements. Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Coach and develop managers, supervisors, and employees. Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning.
• Oversee inventory control for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods. Maintain accurate stock records and proper rotation while keeping warehouse operations aligned with production needs.
• Help prepare and manage operating budgets. Monitor labour, overtime, maintenance, and other operating costs, and identify savings while maintaining quality, food safety, and customer service.

Operations Manager Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive management experience in bakery manufacturing, with a proven track record in a small to mid-sized business.
• Hands-on leadership style, with experience coaching teams on the production floor and holding them accountable for results.
• Ability to adapt as priorities change, take ownership of operational issues, and build practical systems and processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude or a deep understanding of food processing or packaging equipment.
• Thorough understanding of food manufacturing operations, production planning, inventory management, and continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP, food safety, and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP or manufacturing systems.

Ready to Lead a Commercial Bakery Operation?

If you have bakery manufacturing leadership experience and enjoy coaching teams and improving how production runs, we want to hear from you!