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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 fastpaced, highvolume processing facility. The organization distributes across Canada and operates in an environment where quality, efficiency, and food safety are critical. This role will oversee daytoday 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 multishift 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 crossfunctionally 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 highvolume, fastpaced 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 midlevel leadership Strong operational and financial acumen with the ability to manage costs, productivity, and plant performance metrics Handson 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 datadriven operational management Postsecondary education in engineering, operations management, or a related discipline considered an asset #J-18808-Ljbffr