Our client supports industries where appearance, safety, and cleanliness are non-negotiable. to provide strong leadership, organization, and accountability for our Winnipeg plant and related operations.
A key senior leadership role, 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 reporting 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, builds 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 $120,000–$135,000 based on previous experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Bonuses
- Opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of a growing business.