Operations Manager

OPERATIONS MANAGER

PETERBOROUGH, ON

80,000-90,000 per year

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Technology, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. Our human recruiters review all applications. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

THE ROLE

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Operations Manager to join a well-established organization in Peterborough, Ontario. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing daily plant operations, production, logistics, and maintenance while leading a team and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and company policies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing or plant management background, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to work directly with employees on the floor while also managing operational performance and administrative responsibilities.

ADVANTAGES

• $80,000–$90,000/year
• Monday–Friday, approximately 6:30/7:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Full-time, permanent position
• Comprehensive health & dental benefits from day one
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Growing organization with opportunities for career advancement
• Hands-on leadership role with the opportunity to drive operational improvements

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise, coordinate, and schedule plant staff and daily operations
• Lead a team of approximately 20 employees
• Oversee production, processing, logistics, and maintenance activities
• Monitor and improve productivity, efficiency, and overall plant performance
• Track and analyze production and operational KPIs
• Monitor material flow, quality, and production targets
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and operational
• Complete and review daily production, inspection, audit, and equipment reports
• Identify operational issues and implement corrective actions and process improvements
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture
• Ensure employees are properly trained and equipped with required PPE
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and company policies
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized plant environment
• Support staffing, scheduling, training, and employee development

REQUIREMENTS

• 3–5 years of experience managing a manufacturing or plant environment
• Strong plant-based/manufacturing background
• Previous experience supervising and managing
• Strong understanding of plant operations, production, KPIs, and maintenance
• Proven ability to drive results and meet operational targets
• Strong people-management and communication skills
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work directly with employees on the floor
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Experience creating and maintaining a strong safety culture
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel
• Experience with CMMS or maintenance management software is an asset
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work fully onsite in Peterborough

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