Plant Manager / Director Operations
- Location: Vancouver
- Posting Date: July 14, 2026
- Job Order ID: 1056646
- Consultant: Wade Simmons
- Industry: Manufacturing
Our client is a food manufacturing company in the Vancouver area.
The Plant Manager (potentially Director Operations title) is responsible for leading end-to-end manufacturing operations, supply chain performance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production and delivery of high-quality food products while driving operational excellence through KPI management, people leadership, and strategic execution.
Responsibilities:
- Lead all manufacturing and supply chain functions to achieve business objectives related to safety, quality, service, and cost.
- Develop and execute operational strategies that support company growth and customer requirements.
- Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, capacity optimization, and process improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, regulatory, and workplace safety requirements.
- Optimize inventory levels while maintaining customer service targets.
- Manage supplier performance and supply continuity to minimize disruptions.
- Establish, monitor, and report on key operational and supply chain KPIs.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing (CPG), or a related manufacturing environment required.
- Demonstrated success leading both operations and supply chain functions with teams over 50+ people.
- Strong experience with KPI-driven management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of food safety standards, regulatory compliance, and quality systems.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills.
If this role is of interest to you, please send us your resume today!