Our client is hiring!
Based in Moorefield, Ontario, Spectrum Feed Services Ltd. is a proud Canadian company sourcing local, all natural ingredients to manufacture pet feeds supporting animal health and longevity.
Driven by our growth, we’re looking for a strategic manufacturing leader to oversee daily manufacturing operations while providing strong people leadership in a newly created position as HR Operations and Production Manager.
What You'll Do
Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead daily production activities, support workforce development, drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster an environment where safety, quality, accountability and employee engagement are priorities.
- Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices
- Oversee recruitment and selection of production team members
- Coach, mentor and develop supervisors, lead hands and production teams
- Support performance discussions, goal setting and development planning
- Resolve and oversee escalated employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution and corrective action processes
- Promote employee engagement, retention and career development opportunities
- Ensure compliance with employment law, operational standards, procedures and company human resources policies, health and safety legislation and safe work practices
- Collaborate with Quality Department to champion quality standards and customer expectations
What You Bring
- Experience in recruitment, onboarding, training, employee relations, performance management and workforce development initiatives
- Familiar with employment legislation and employee relations principles
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Minimum 3 years’ leadership experience overseeing employees or production teams
- Related post-secondary education is considered an asset (including human resources management or business administration)
- Strong leadership and team building capabilities
- Knowledge of manufacturing operations and production best practice
- Excellent coaching, communication and conflict resolution skills
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to balance operational priorities with employee engagement and development
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems
Why Join Us?
Great results come from engaged people – this is your opportunity to guide teams, improve processes and achieve business goals. Be a vital part of our strategic leadership team.
· Competitive salary, health benefits, RRSP matching and discounts on pet food
How to Apply
Email your resume in confidence by end of day October 14, 2026, to:
Ward & Uptigrove HR Solutions
HRresults@w-u.on.ca
This position is ideal for candidates currently working as: Production Manager, HR Manager in Manufacturing, HR Generalist, Manufacturing Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Plant Supervisor, Production Superintendent, Operations Leader, or Manufacturing Team Leader seeking a broader leadership role.
We are dedicated to maintaining a respectful, fair and equitable work environment and welcome submissions from all qualified applicants. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request. Only candidates chosen to move on in the process will be contacted.
