Manufacturing Manager

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

To apply or discuss this opportunity please contact Brian Small with Prime Management

Group Inc. at brians@pmg.on.ca or 226-289-1037

Prime Management Group Inc. does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess,

or select candidates. Candidate applications are reviewed by a senior Prime

Management Group Inc. Executive Search Consultant as part of our recruitment

process.

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.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : CA$ 100000

Salary Max : CA$ 125000

Currency Type : CAD