Production Manager

Remote People•Montreal, QC

21d•Onsite

About The Position

We're partnering confidentially with a leading Canadian food manufacturer seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead operations at a highly automated, highly regulated manufacturing facility. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven manufacturing leader who thrives in fast-paced production environments and enjoys developing people, improving processes, and driving operational excellence. You'll oversee day-to-day production while working closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and R&D to deliver world-class safety, quality, and performance. If you're looking for a role where your leadership will directly influence plant performance, operational strategy, and the future growth of a progressive manufacturing organization, we'd like to speak with you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Dairy Science, Operations Management, or a related discipline
10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
Proven success leading production operations within food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations
Demonstrated success driving operational excellence and continuous improvement
Outstanding leadership, coaching, communication, and decision-making skills
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex operational challenges

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience
Experience with ERP and MES systems
Capital project and equipment commissioning experience
Experience leading multi-shift manufacturing operations

Responsibilities

Lead all day-to-day production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives
Build, mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing production team
Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Develop supervisors and future leaders through coaching and succession planning
Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest quality standards
Optimize labour utilization, equipment performance, production scheduling, and material flow
Monitor operational KPIs and implement initiatives that improve efficiency, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the production department
Support equipment commissioning, process optimization, automation projects, and operational improvements
Analyze production data to identify opportunities for increased productivity and reduced operating costs
Ensure full compliance with GMP, HACCP, CFIA, FDA, and all applicable food safety and regulatory standards
Partner with Quality Assurance to maintain exceptional food safety and product quality
Champion a proactive safety culture focused on employee well-being and regulatory compliance
Ensure all production activities consistently meet customer, quality, and regulatory expectations
Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Quality, and R&D to support operational objectives
Support new product launches and continuous process improvements
Resolve production challenges through practical problem-solving and collaborative leadership
Drive communication and alignment across departments to achieve business goals