Feed Production Manager

Position Summary

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.

Permanent, Full-Time; 8:00am-5:00pm; Moncton

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.

As a Canadian agriculture industry leader, Sollio Agriculture specializes in supplying farm inputs and providing value-added services to benefit farmers, cooperatives and partners. Its business model combines the strength of a local approach with the power of a national presence to offer innovative products and solutions, to support the adoption of sustainable farming practices, helping local farming families prosper.