Manufacturing Plant Manager

Ice River Sustainable Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Plant Manager in Shelburne, ON, Canada. The role involves leading day-to-day plant operations, ensuring equipment reliability, and driving operational performance across various departments. Candidates should have progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, a strong technical background, and a focus on continuous improvement. The position offers a salary of $130,000 – $150,000 plus an annual bonus.
Posted Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, we are building more than products. We are building careers with purpose. As a proudly Canadian, family‑owned leader in sustainable manufacturing, we transform 100% recycled plastic into innovative solutions used across North America.


If you are someone who rolls up your sleeves, thinks creatively, and is ready to grow with a company that is redefining sustainable manufacturing, this could be your next move. 130,000 – $150,000 + Annual Bonus At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, we don't just manufacture bottled water: We're building one of North America's most innovative and sustainable beverage manufacturing organizations. We're looking for a technical manufacturing leader who understands that great operations begin with reliable equipment, but also recognizes that true plant leadership means balancing the needs of Production, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, Safety, and the business as a whole. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who built their career through Maintenance, Engineering, or Technical Operations before progressing into broader operational leadership.


Whether you're currently a Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, or Production Manager, we're looking for someone who has successfully transitioned beyond maintenance while maintaining the technical credibility to lead and challenge a highly skilled maintenance team. If you're passionate about equipment reliability, operational excellence, developing people, and making decisions that improve the performance of an entire manufacturing operation, we'd like to hear from you. Leading day‑to‑day plant operations across Production, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and Safety Driving operational performance through safety, quality, productivity, cost, and customer service excellence Providing technical leadership to maximize equipment reliability and plant uptime Partnering closely with Maintenance leadership to strengthen preventive maintenance, reliability, troubleshooting, and long‑term asset performance Balancing operational priorities to ensure decisions support the overall success of the plant—not just one department Leading, coaching, and developing supervisors and frontline leaders while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement Managing operating budgets, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business results Building strong cross‑functional relationships while maintaining a highly visible leadership presence on the production floor The successful candidate will bring a unique combination of technical expertise and operational leadership.


Progressive leadership experience within a manufacturing environment Strong technical background through Maintenance Management, Engineering Management, Reliability Leadership, or a similar technical leadership role Demonstrated progression into broader operational leadership with responsibility for multiple functional areas, such as Production, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, Planning, or Supply Chain Experience within Food, Beverage, or High‑Speed Packaging manufacturing Experience leading highly automated manufacturing operations with a strong focus on equipment reliability, operational performance, and continuous improvement Strong financial and business acumen, including budgeting, capital planning, and KPI management Experience as a Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, or a similar operational leadership role Post‑secondary education in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related discipline Earned the respect of maintenance teams through strong technical knowledge and hands‑on leadership Understands how decisions made in Maintenance impact Production, Quality, Warehouse, Safety, and customer service Thinks beyond individual departments and makes decisions that improve overall plant performance Builds strong teams through coaching, mentorship, and collaboration Enjoys being present on the production floor and leading by example You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative leadership team while helping shape the future of one of our most important manufacturing facilities. Competitive salary of $130,000–$150,000 annually Annual performance bonus Comprehensive health and dental benefits Retirement savings program A collaborative leadership team committed to continuous improvement The opportunity to lead a high‑performing manufacturing operation within a growing organization If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership career and are excited by the opportunity to combine technical expertise with broader operational ownership, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous pe