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

Responsibilities

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; 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.

Requirements

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; Entrepreneurial experience in terms of building from the ground up.

Nice to have

5S

Benefits

Incentives; RRSP match; bonus; benefits; opportunity to grow your career with a global industry leader.