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Operations Manager - 19367
Job Description
Are you an operations Manager that has overseen two or more production plants? Our client, a global industry leader, is seeking an operations Manager to oversee two manufacturing plants outside of Winnipeg.
This is your chance to lead, grow, and make a real impact in an exciting, fast-paced environment with opportunities for career advancement and competitive compensation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage plant supervisors, providing guidance, support, and leadership to ensure all production teams meet targets.
- Provide coaching and development for plant supervisors and staff.
- Ensure all operations comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Manage budgets for production operations, monitor costs, and implement cost-saving measures while maintaining production quality.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for production, quality, and cost, using data to identify bottlenecks and drive performance improvements.
- Coordinate production schedules, track variances, and forecast future needs.
- Develop long-term strategies for plant operations in collaboration with senior leadership.
- Oversee production facilities, inventory control, staffing, and financial performance.
- Lead daily operations meetings and oversee plant improvements.
- Manage union relations and participate in contract negotiations.
- Build relationships with industry officials, city inspectors, suppliers, and customers.
- Foster a positive workplace culture based on respect and collaboration.
- 8+ years of operations experience in manufacturing.
- Experience overseeing multiple manufacturing sites, preferably in fast-paced, seasonal, or batch-oriented environments.
- Strong background in Lean / Six Sigma, with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Hands-on and people-focused leader who connects well with teams on the floor and builds trust through action.
- Open, humble, and willing to learn -someone who can absorb internal systems and bring thoughtful improvements.
- Manufacturing experience in agri-food, horticulture or pharma.
- Willing to relocate to Manitoba and commit long-term to the organization’s vision.
- Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 per year, based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- 10% bonus on performance.
- Relocation support will be considered.
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
Meet Your Recruiter
Danielle Bragge
Managing Director & Co-Founder
Recruiting Specialty: Operations & Engineering
Danielle has had a rewarding career of over 30 years of recruiting in Canada and South Africa, including co-founding The Headhunters in 2009. Drawing on this extensive recruitment experience and managing the operations of her own businesses, she specializes in the placement of operations and engineering professionals. Focusing on senior-level searches, she has recruited coast-to-coast across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, energy, technology and construction.
Danielle’s business achievements are predicated on people, since she understands profoundly that companies are successful because of the individuals they hire and the leadership they cultivate. She partners with her clients to resolve critical vacancies, and with her highly consultative approach, helps them develop long-term human capital strategies to drive growth and sustainability.
Rising quickly during her early career through the ranks of Fortune 500 and Deloitte Best Managed companies in various management roles, Danielle was previously named one of the Top 100 Women in Business in Alberta. A mother of five, she strongly believes in balancing family, work and service to the community. In keeping with that spirit, she and her family run a not-for-profit organization called Saving the Hungry, leading teams to support community projects in developing countries.