Plant Manager
Job Overview
Plant Manager
Mississauga, ON
Manufacturing
Competitive salary $135,000 – $175,000 based on experience, with bonus, benefits
Our client, an established and growing food manufacturer, is seeking a seasoned Plant Manager to lead operations within a fast-paced, high-volume processing facility. The organization distributes across Canada and operates in an environment where quality, efficiency, and food safety are critical. This role will oversee day-to-day plant performance, ensuring operational discipline, strong labour management, and consistent production output. The Plant Manager will play a key leadership role in strengthening operational structure, improving productivity, and supporting continued growth.
The Role
Lead daily plant operations including production, sanitation, quality, maintenance, and warehouse coordination within a multi-shift manufacturing environment
Drive operational efficiency through structured labour planning, workflow optimization, and improved production sequencing
Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to productivity, labour utilization, waste reduction, and service levels
Partner with quality and food safety teams to maintain regulatory compliance and ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards
Develop and lead a team of supervisors and frontline employees while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, logistics, and sales teams to ensure production aligns with customer demand and supply chain requirements
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements to increase throughput and reduce downtime
Support capital improvement initiatives, equipment upgrades, and operational modernization projects
Manage plant budgets, labour costs, and operational expenses while maintaining service levels and product quality
Build stronger operational systems, reporting structures, and management routines to support sustainable performance
The Ideal Candidate
10+ years of progressive leadership experience within food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, or similarly regulated production environments
Demonstrated success managing plant operations in a high-volume, fast-paced production setting
Strong understanding of labour planning, production scheduling, and operational workflow management
Experience operating within food safety and quality frameworks such as GMP, HACCP, or similar regulatory standards
Proven ability to lead large frontline teams while developing supervisors and mid-level leadership
Strong operational and financial acumen with the ability to manage costs, productivity, and plant performance metrics
Hands-on leadership style with a visible presence on the production floor
Experience implementing operational improvements, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
Familiarity with ERP systems, production reporting tools, and data-driven operational management
Post-secondary education in engineering, operations management, or a related discipline considered an asset
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