Job Description

Our client is seeking a candidate with proven manufacturing experience to provide strong leadership, organization, and accountability for their Winnipeg plant and related operations.
As a key leader in the company, you will be responsible for defining KPIs, driving results, and keeping the management team aligned and effective in a high-performance, first-class culture.
The right candidate blends hands-on experience in a processing plant/ manufacturing operations with proven leadership ability, using strong communication and organizational skills to elevate teams, streamline structure, and champion a culture where accountability and care go hand in hand.
Operations Manager Responsibilities:

• Oversee processing plant and 4 direct reports and 60+ indirect.
• Set clear goals, KPIs, and report expectations.
• Hold team members accountable for deliverables and results.
• Build structure by formalizing SOPs, training, and knowledge transfer.
• Ensure consistent, transparent communication across the business.
• Work with the CEO and executives on strategy and growth.
• Coordinate fleet operations (route efficiency, vehicle maintenance)
• Foster a positive culture where employees feel valued and motivated.
• Manage P&L for operations, focusing on cost control and margin improvement.
• Forecast volumes, labor needs, and resources based on customer demand.
• Drive continuous improvement in workplace safety culture.

The successful candidate has:

• Proven experience in senior operational leadership (Operations Manager or Senior Plant Manager) within manufacturing or processing plant
• Demonstrated ability to organize teams, implement structure, and hold leaders accountable.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to keep staff informed, engaged, and aligned.
• Track record of creating or improving SOPs, reporting frameworks, and training programs.
• Culturally aligned leader, values people, build trust, and balances accountability with care.
• Hands-on, approachable, and comfortable in a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment.

Compensation and benefits:

• Competitive salary in the range of $125,000-$135,000 based on previous experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Bonuses
• Opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of a growing business.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
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