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Futran Solutions

General Manager / Operations Manager (Agri-Food Manufacturing & Distribution)

Petersburg, ON, Canada

Full-time

Within 25 km of Waterloo · About 9.7 km from the city centre

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 27, 2026
Experience: 5+ years of leadership experience in:
Posted: Oct 28, 2026

Original job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced General Manager / Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing, transportation, and distribution operations within the agri-food industry. This role will oversee plant operations, fleet management, supply chain activities, commercial performance, and continuous improvement initiatives while driving operational excellence and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day manufacturing and plant operations
Oversee transportation, dispatch, fleet utilization, and maintenance
Drive operational efficiency, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction
Partner with sales teams to support revenue growth and customer needs
Manage budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability
Lead production planning, inventory management, and supply chain activities
Develop and coach operational teams while fostering accountability and continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards
Implement Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement initiatives
Track KPIs and operational metrics to support business growth

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Business, Agriculture, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of leadership experience in:
Agri-Food
Food Manufacturing
Food Processing
Recycling
Industrial Manufacturing
Strong experience managing:
Plant Operations
Supply Chain
Transportation/Fleet Operations
Production Planning
Quality Control
Proven P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management experience
Experience leading cross-functional teams
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Experience

Animal Feed Industry
Agri-Food Manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Kaizen
ERP or WMS systems
Privately owned or entrepreneurial business environments

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Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing and plant operations, transportation and fleet activities, production planning, inventory, and supply chain operations. Manage commercial performance and profitability while improving efficiency, quality, safety, customer satisfaction, and team accountability.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Operations, Business, Agriculture, Engineering, or a related field, plus at least five years of leadership experience in agri-food, food manufacturing or processing, recycling, or industrial manufacturing. Candidates should have experience in plant operations, supply chain, fleet operations, production planning, quality control, P&L and cost management, and cross-functional team leadership.

Skills

Plant Operations
Fleet Management
Supply Chain Management
Transportation and Dispatch
Production Planning
Inventory Management
Quality Control
Budgeting and Forecasting
Cost Management
Profit and Loss Management
Team Leadership
Regulatory Compliance
Lean Manufacturing
Kaizen
Six Sigma
ERP and WMS Systems

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Keywords

Agri-Food
Food Manufacturing
Food Processing
Animal Feed
Plant Operations
Manufacturing
Transportation
Fleet Management
Dispatch
Fleet Maintenance
Supply Chain
Production Planning
Inventory Management
Quality Control
Profit and Loss
Budgeting
Forecasting
Cost Control
Regulatory Compliance
Environmental Standards
Safety Standards
Lean Manufacturing
Kaizen
Six Sigma
Continuous Improvement
ERP
WMS
KPI Tracking
Customer Satisfaction
Operational Excellence

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