Production Manager

One of our manufacturing clients is looking for a Production Manager for their production facility close to Niagara Falls, ON region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all product packaging activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, HACCP requirements, and quality standards.
• Develop and execute strategies that enhance product quality, improve efficiency, and maintain workplace safety.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, production, engineering, and quality assurance teams to optimize materials, processes, and equipment performance.
• Conduct regular safety audits and quality inspections, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Train, mentor, and supervise packaging staff on safety protocols, quality control techniques, and operational best practices.
• Monitor machine performance, identify process bottlenecks, and implement continuous improvement (Kaizen) initiatives to maximize uptime and productivity.
• Coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure timely equipment repairs, upgrades, and preventive maintenance.
• Track and report on packaging performance metrics, including safety incidents, quality trends, and productivity improvements.
• Manage daily production planning to ensure on-time delivery, accurate inventory control, and adherence to granulation and quality specifications.
• Maintain clear communication with Purification and Order Processing departments to align production output with customer orders.
• Proactively address product quality or granulation issues, re-booking stock when necessary, and providing feedback to production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (BSc, BTech, or Engineering Technology).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing management experience, preferably in food manufacturing or a related industry.