Manufacturing and Distribution Manager (Toronto)

Manufacturing and Distribution Manager Burford, Ontario On behalf of Home Hardware, Prime Management Group Inc. is recruiting an experienced and strategic Manufacturing and Distribution Manager for the BeautiTone Paint and Home Products operation located in Burford, Ontario. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this highly visible leadership role oversees manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, and distribution operations supporting Home Hardware locations across Canada. This role is a critical operational leadership position within the organization and is ideal for an authentic and collaborative manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast‑paced production environment, values continuous improvement, and can effectively balance operational accountability with strong people leadership. The Prospect The Manufacturing & Distribution Manager will oversee approximately 40–50 employees through a team of supervisors and operational leaders across manufacturing and distribution functions. The individual will be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient day‑to‑day operations while also leading longer‑term initiatives related to continuous improvement, automation, KPI development, production planning, process optimization, and operational scalability. The role requires a leader who can build trust with long‑tenured employees while helping guide the organization through operational change and modernization initiatives. The successful candidate will bring a highly collaborative leadership style, strong manufacturing and distribution expertise, and the ability to mentor supervisors while driving accountability and operational performance improvements. 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 Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pbglx