Job opportunity
Manufacturing and Distribution Manager
Home Hardware Stores Limited
Prime Management Group Inc. is recruiting an experienced and strategic Manufacturing & Distribution Manager for the BeautiTone Paint and Home Products operation located in Burford, Ontario. The role reports to the General Manager and oversees manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, and distribution operations supporting Home Hardware locations across Canada.
The Opportunity
The Manufacturing & Distribution Manager will oversee approximately 40–50 employees through a team of supervisors and operational leaders across manufacturing and distribution functions.
The role ensures safe, efficient day‑to‑day operations while leading longer‑term initiatives related to continuous improvement, automation, KPI development, production planning, process optimization, and operational scalability.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight for manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, and distribution operations
Ensure compliance with Workplace Health & Safety legislation, environmental regulations, and company policies and procedures
Lead and support supervisors and operational teams
Monitor and improve operational KPIs including production output, throughput, efficiency, scheduling, and service levels
Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, Lean Manufacturing practices, and process optimization strategies
Support automation initiatives, equipment implementation, and capital projects
Collaborate closely with various teams to ensure production and distribution alignment
Oversee production scheduling and shipping priorities to support distribution centres and direct-to-dealer shipments across Canada
Manage operational budgets, capital expenditures, and departmental spending
Support succession planning, cross‑training initiatives, and development of standard operating procedures to preserve operational knowledge and improve workforce flexibility
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, engagement, and continuous improvement
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, contractors, and external partners
Qualifications
8-10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience within a production or industrial environment preferred
Experience leading manufacturing and/or distribution operations within paint, chemical, industrial, automotive, consumer products, packaging, or related continuous manufacturing environments considered an asset
Strong leadership capabilities with experience coaching supervisors and leading operational teams through change
Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, KPI development, and operational performance management
Exposure to industrial automation, process improvement, and capital project implementation
Strong understanding of production scheduling, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution operations
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance short‑term operational priorities with long‑term operational planning
Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics considered an asset
College Diploma or University Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related field considered an asset
Compensation
Competitive base salary of $120,000–$130,000
Performance-based bonus opportunity
Pension program
Comprehensive health and benefits package
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The Manufacturing & Distribution Manager will oversee approximately 40–50 employees through a team of supervisors and operational leaders across manufacturing and distribution functions.
The role ensures safe, efficient day‑to‑day operations while leading longer‑term initiatives related to continuous improvement, automation, KPI development, production planning, process optimization, and operational scalability.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight for manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, and distribution operations
Ensure compliance with Workplace Health & Safety legislation, environmental regulations, and company policies and procedures
Lead and support supervisors and operational teams
Monitor and improve operational KPIs including production output, throughput, efficiency, scheduling, and service levels
Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, Lean Manufacturing practices, and process optimization strategies
Support automation initiatives, equipment implementation, and capital projects
Collaborate closely with various teams to ensure production and distribution alignment
Oversee production scheduling and shipping priorities to support distribution centres and direct-to-dealer shipments across Canada
Manage operational budgets, capital expenditures, and departmental spending
Support succession planning, cross‑training initiatives, and development of standard operating procedures to preserve operational knowledge and improve workforce flexibility
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, engagement, and continuous improvement
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, contractors, and external partners
Qualifications
8-10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience within a production or industrial environment preferred
Experience leading manufacturing and/or distribution operations within paint, chemical, industrial, automotive, consumer products, packaging, or related continuous manufacturing environments considered an asset
Strong leadership capabilities with experience coaching supervisors and leading operational teams through change
Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, KPI development, and operational performance management
Exposure to industrial automation, process improvement, and capital project implementation
Strong understanding of production scheduling, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution operations
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance short‑term operational priorities with long‑term operational planning
Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics considered an asset
College Diploma or University Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related field considered an asset
Compensation
Competitive base salary of $120,000–$130,000
Performance-based bonus opportunity
Pension program
Comprehensive health and benefits package
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