One of our clients in the Stratford, ON region is looking for an experienced Production Manager to oversee and optimize packaging operations within their food processing facility.

Shift - Days

Pay - $105k - 130k

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily packaging operations across liquid filling lines, including bottling, capping, labeling, and case packing.
• Manage and develop packaging supervisors, leads, and line operators to ensure high performance and engagement.
• Plan and coordinate production schedules to meet output, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, BRC, and food safety or regulatory standards.
• Monitor line efficiency, downtime, scrap, and labor utilization; implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Maintenance to troubleshoot equipment issues and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Ensure proper setup, changeovers, and validation for different liquid products and packaging formats.
• Maintain packaging material inventory and coordinate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams.
• Enforce workplace safety policies and promote a strong safety culture.
• Prepare and analyze production reports, KPIs, and root cause analyses.
• Support new product launches, trials, and process improvements related to liquid filling and packaging.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education required (Engineering, Food Science, Dairy Technology, Operations, or Management preferred).
• 5+ years management experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel, SAP, and MS Office proficiency.
• LEAN knowledge and strong H&S and quality focus.