Production Manager

Overview  Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as Made Good and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.
We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2027, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain – and yes, it will get rough.

But that’s what makes the journey worthwhile.
So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together.
Responsibilities  The Production Manager is accountable for leading all production operations at the site, ensuring exceptional performance, product quality, and employee engagement. This role champions Riverside’s Core Values and fosters a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and collaboration. By driving operational excellence and empowering teams, the Production Manager ensures that production targets are consistently met or exceeded, customer expectations are fulfilled, and a positive, respectful workplace is maintained.

The role also contributes strategically to labour planning, budgeting, and cross-functional initiatives, positioning the site for long-term success and innovation.
Demonstrate and uphold Riverside’s Core Values
Enforce Riverside’s Food Safety and Health and Safety policies and procedures
Deliver WOW daily through:
Relentless improvement of the current state
A positive employee experience
Organization, housekeeping, and cleanliness
Achieve 100% On Time In Full performance for all production lines in the facility
Demonstrate  OWNERSHIP  and improve OEE with a sense of urgency using LEAN and Continuous Improvement tools as necessary in a collaborative manner
Urgently address customer complaints with effective corrective and preventative actions to achieve a CCPMU rate less than target
Ensure correct utilization and integrity of SAP and Redzone systems
Create and execute an annual labour plan and budget aligned with the site manufacturing strategy and objectives
Conduct resource planning in a proactive manner
Lead and coach supervisors while promoting internal development and growth across all roles
Provide clear expectations and feedback for all direct reports
Contribute to forecasting, planning, and scheduling activities
Add value through expertise and participation in new product launch, product extension, or line upgrade activities
Achieve productive and  RESPECTFUL  relationships within 100% of the organization
Assist other Riverside leaders,  TEAMS , and employees in accomplishing corporate objectives, shows a One Riverside, One  TEAM  mindset daily
Keeps the work atmosphere  FUN  by keeping it light and welcoming
Other duties as required
This role requires flexibility to work at least one weekend shift per month, as well as availability for occasional off-administrative hours, in alignment with the 24/7 nature of our operations.
Education & Qualifications   Undergraduate degree in Science, Engineering, or Business; MBA or Masters are an asset
8+ years experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment, food and CPG industries preferred
5+ years in management and leadership with proven ability to build and develop high performing  TEAMS
SAP exposure and expertise preferred
Six Sigma, PMP, Lean certifications are an asset
PASSION  for the field and subject matter
Exceptional time management and organizational skills, self-starter with a high level of initiative and  ADAPTABILITY
Demonstrates  HUMILITY  throughout the company on a day to day basis
What we expect    Values-led:  You’ll be a member of a thoughtful and compassionate team that prioritizes respect, teamwork and resourcefulness along with a good dash of fun. Sometimes, even making granola bars is hard, and life’s too short to take ourselves so seriously that we…