Production Manager

Hartmann Canada Inc, in Brantford, Ontario is a division of Hartmann North America. We are the world leader of moulded fibre egg cartons. The demand for moulded fibre and environmentally sustainable products is rapidly increasing. Hartmann has committed and invested in this area to meet the growing demand of our products.

We require the talent of a
Production Manager
to join our team.

General Purpose
Production Manager is responsible to plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of the Brantford facility, under the direction of the Plant Manager. This position will ensure that all safety practices are followed by all employees and work to reduce reported injuries through the submission of incident reports and completion of open CAPA items. The Production Manager will communicate targets and guide the team in achieving the safety, production and quality goals.

Key Activities
Activity A: Operational Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the production operations of the Brantford facility
• Ensure all safety reporting is comprehensively done by the operations team and all CAPA's are completed on time
• Ensure all operators are wearing proper PPE and the Production Supervisors are equally enforcing all safety procedures and policies on the plant floor (I.e. Lockout tagout)
• Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets
• Plan and manage the Brantford operations departmental budget
• Develop, plan, execute and monitor the operator training program to ensure each shift has proper levels of certified operators for all positions as well as the position backups
• Develop production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products
• Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
• Direct quality control inspection system and develop production reporting procedures
• Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines
• Hire, supervise, train and oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques.

Activity B: Standardization of process & Technical problem solving

• Monitor process data to ensure the plant is operating effectively
• Drive project and action item PDCA's to keep tasks, actions, due dates and responsibilities organized
• Ensure RCA's done for major D/T events and corrective actions are completed on time
• Develop and harmonize the processes/SOP's/Job Books/LPA's/Procedures for the North American operations and document the process status and changes to ensure product quality
• Ensure implementation of standard operating procedures and documented change plans for successful implementation of process changes. Ensure uniformity of product quality through the production team
• Track metrics to discover areas for improvement and monitor upgrades
• Developing routines and best practices to ensure uniformity of product quality

Activity C: Housekeeping

• Ensure the production office, pulping spills, work cells, aisles and equipment is kept clean to an acceptable standard
• Ensure all bins (culls, waste, garbage, etc) are not overflowing
• Responsible for the operations team completing all LPA (EASE) and housekeeping audits and completing all open mitigations on or before the due date

Core Competencies
Motivating Others

Project Management

Time Management/Priority Setting

Continuous Improvement

People Management

Creativity and Innovation

Minimum Qualifications (Education)

• 5 plus years of proven work experience as a Manager in a manufacturing environment.

What We Offer
We offer attractive working conditions and benefits to our employees and their families:

• Competitive salary
• Annual Variable Compensation
• Safety Shoe Allowance
• Professional Career Development opportunity
• Education Reimbursement & Training Opportunities
• Group Health insurance benefits
• Group Retirement pension plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Why Join Us?
Benefits
At Hartmann Packaging, we genuinely value our employees and are dedicated to supporting their well-being and professional growth. We offer a well-rounded benefits package that includes:

• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Extended Health Benefits
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

We also provide additional perks designed to enhance your work-life balance and support your personal development:

• Supportive Work-Life Balance
• A 'Random/Float Day' Off
• Fun, Employee-Led Social Events
• Recognition Through Employee Awards
• Weekly Pay Schedule for Hourly Employees
• Allowance for Safety Boots and Prescription Glasses
• And so much more

At Hartmann Packaging, we are committed to protecting your personal information during the recruitment process. By applying, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data—such as your name, contact details, resume, and other application materials—for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications and communicating with you throughout the hiring process. Your information will only be shared with internal team members involved in recruitment and will not be sold or shared with third parties. We take reasonable steps to safeguard your data and may retain it for future opportunities unless you request otherwise. For any questions or to access, correct, or delete your information, please contact our HR department.

In compliance with Ontario's Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

Hartmann Packaging is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to meeting the needs of applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact our Human Resources team.