Operations / Production Manager

About the Company

Lee Li Holdings and its subsidiaries, including First Choice Beverage, Global Beverage and Logistics Centre, and Imperial Chilled Juice, are continuing a significant expansion of their manufacturing operations in Mississauga.

The organization is investing approximately $533 million into expanding existing operations and developing a new state-of-the-art production facility featuring AI-enabled manufacturing systems, automated warehousing capabilities, and sustainable production practices. The business operates within the beverage and cold-pack manufacturing sector and continues to experience rapid growth driven by increased customer demand and market expansion.

Position Summary

The Operations Manager will oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations within a high-volume food and beverage production environment. Reporting into senior leadership, this individual will play a critical role in ensuring operational efficiency, production continuity, safety compliance, quality standards, and workforce coordination across multiple production lines.

This role is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in fast-paced production environments and understands the operational demands of modern food or beverage manufacturing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily factory operations across production, packaging, warehousing, and shift coordination activities.
• Ensure production schedules, throughput targets, and operational KPIs are achieved efficiently and safely.
• Monitor and improve operational workflows, equipment utilization, and labour productivity.
• Partner closely with maintenance, quality assurance, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Support the launch and scaling of new production lines and facility expansion initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, automation integration, and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, GMP requirements, health and safety regulations, and internal operating procedures.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop frontline supervisors and production staff.
• Assist with workforce planning, scheduling, staffing, and operational reporting.
• Contribute to operational planning as the organization continues to scale manufacturing capacity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 plus years of progressive manufacturing operations experience within food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods environments.
• Strong preference for candidates with beverage manufacturing or cold-pack production experience.
• Previous experience operating within high-volume production facilities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing production teams within a factory environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations, GMP standards, and manufacturing compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting automation, process improvement, or facility expansion initiatives is considered a strong asset.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Salary will vary according to previous experience.

Pay: $75,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Experience:

• Food and Beverage: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person