Job Description

Status :Permanent, Full-Time

Schedules:8:00am-5:00pm

Workplace :Moncton

We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Feed Production Manager to lead our feed manufacturing network through a period of significant transformation and long-term growth.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for multiple manufacturing facilities and a key contributor to operational performance, business planning, and capital investment decisions.

The successful candidate will lead both day-to-day manufacturing operations and major operational optimization initiatives, including production consolidation, capacity optimization, and continuous improvement efforts across the network.

Key responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations Leadership

• Lead feed manufacturing and maintenance operations across multiple facilities.

• Drive operational efficiency, reliability, and continuous improvement.

• Standardize practices and promote a culture of safety and accountability.

Manufacturing Transformation

• Lead manufacturing optimization and facility integration initiatives.

• Improve production flow and network efficiency.

• Manage change while ensuring uninterrupted customer service.

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

• Align production capacity with customer demand and forecasts.

• Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and Nutrition teams.

• Optimize inventory while maintaining service levels.

Asset Management & Capital Planning

• Support manufacturing asset and capital investment strategies.

• Improve equipment reliability and maintenance performance.

• Lead capital projects from planning through execution.

Safety, Quality & Performance

• Champion a strong safety culture and regulatory compliance.

• Maintain high standards of product quality and operational performance.

• Drive measurable improvements in cost, efficiency, and reliability.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop Plant Managers and manufacturing leaders.

• Build leadership capability and succession plans.

• Foster a high-performing, engaged, and accountable culture.

Required qualifications

• 5-7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.

• Experience leading multi-site manufacturing operations.

• Proven success leading operational transformation or facility consolidation initiatives.

• Experience managing both production and maintenance functions.

• Strong financial, operational, and strategic planning capabilities.

• Experience leading capital projects and investment initiatives.

• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and change management efforts.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Agriculture, Business, Operations Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in feed manufacturing, grain processing, food manufacturing, or another regulated production environment.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

• Experience participating in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.

• Familiarity with ERP and maintenance management systems (CMMS).

• Project management experience.