Role overview

Plant Manager
Shelburne, ON$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.

What You'll Do
Reporting to the Director, Operations, you'll provide leadership across all aspects of our Shelburne Water operation, including:

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

What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will bring a unique combination of technical expertise and operational leadership.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, or a similar operational leadership role
Experience within a high-speed bottling environment
Post-secondary education in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related discipline

The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who:

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
Leads with urgency, accountability, and sound judgment
Is comfortable challenging ideas, driving change, and making difficult decisions when necessary
Builds strong teams through coaching, mentorship, and collaboration
Enjoys being present on the production floor and leading by example

Why Join Ice River Sustainable Solutions?
At Ice River, you'll join a growing Canadian manufacturer committed to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. 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.

We Offer

Competitive salary of $130,000–$150,000 annually
Annual performance bonus
Comprehensive health and dental benefits
Retirement savings program
Professional development and career growth opportunities
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.