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Plant Manager

Etobicoke, ON

IDj-5842Posted 5/29/2025

KIT Recruitment is working with a reputable food manufacturing client to find a dynamic and experienced Plant Manager for their Etobicoke facility. This is a great opportunity for a proven operations leader with a strong background in continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and CAPEX management—particularly someone with experience in case-ready or retail-ready meat processing environments.

The Plant Manager will oversee all facets of production, warehousing, and operational efficiency within a non-unionized plant. You will work closely with senior leadership and other departments to ensure optimal plant performance while upholding safety, quality, and operational goals.

Plant Manager – Role Details:

· Base Salary: $130K–$150K (based on experience)

· Bonus: 15% annual performance bonus

· Vacation: 3 weeks*

· Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (with flexibility)

· Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental coverage after probation

· Retirement Savings: 10% RRSP match after 1 year of employment

Plant Manager – Responsibilities:

· Oversee daily production and processing operations to meet quality and delivery targets

· Align staffing, scheduling, and materials with demand and inventory plans

· Lead capital projects and manage annual budgets, expenses, and cost controls

· Drive continuous improvement using Lean tools, 5S, and process optimization techniques

· Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, and Warehousing to support workflow and fulfillment

· Supervise plant staff, ensure training, and enforce health, safety, and HR policies

· Support FSQA in maintaining food safety programs and certification compliance

· Monitor KPIs and operational metrics, identifying and resolving performance gaps

· Foster a safety-first culture and ensure adherence to all regulatory standards

· Handle escalated issues, including service disruptions and quality complaints

Plant Manager – Qualifications

· 5 + years of experience in a Plant Manager or similar leadership role in food processing or manufacturing * meat processing experience an asset.

· Prior experience in a GMP-regulated environment (food, pharma, etc.) is required

· Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) certification required.

· Proven success in managing capital projects and budget oversight

· Strong analytical skills for data-based decision-making

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Comfortable using ERP systems, MS Office, and Google Suite

· Familiarity with HACCP, food safety regulations, and health & safety compliance

· A change management certification (e.g., ADKAR) is a plus

If you're a proactive leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development, we’d love to hear from you. Join a company that values innovation, safety, and quality—and help shape the future of food processing.

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