Manufacturing and Distribution Manager

Manufacturing and Distribution ManagerHome HardwareBurford, Ontario Build Your Career with One of Canada’s Most Respected EmployersFor more than 60 years, Home Hardware has built one of Canada’s most trusted and recognized brands. Proudly Canadian and Dealer-owned, Home Hardware supports nearly 1,100 independently owned stores nationwide through a culture grounded in teamwork, community, operational excellence, and long-term employee commitment.Employees are drawn to Home Hardware for its supportive leadership, collaborative culture, stable operations, and long-term career opportunities. Opportunities to join the organization are limited, as many employees build long and rewarding careers within the business.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 viewed as 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 OpportunityThe Manufacturing & Distribution Manager will oversee approximately 40–50 employees through a team of supervisors and operational leaders across manufacturing and distribution functions.This 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 ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership and oversight for manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, and distribution operationsEnsure compliance with Workplace Health & Safety legislation, environmental regulations, and company policies and proceduresLead and support supervisors and operational teamsMonitor and improve operational KPIs including production output, throughput, efficiency, scheduling, and service levelsDevelop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, Lean Manufacturing practices, and process optimization strategiesSupport automation initiatives, equipment implementation, and capital projectsCollaborate closely with various teams to ensure production and distribution alignmentOversee production scheduling and shipping priorities to support distribution centres and direct-to-dealer shipments across CanadaManage operational budgets, capital expenditures, and departmental spendingSupport succession planning, cross-training initiatives, and development of standard operating procedures to preserve operational knowledge and improve workforce flexibilityFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, engagement, and continuous improvementEstablish and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, contractors, and external partners Qualifications8-10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience within a production or industrial environment preferredExperience leading manufacturing and/or distribution operations within paint, chemical, industrial, automotive, consumer products, packaging, or related continuous manufacturing environments considered an assetStrong leadership capabilities with e…

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