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. Sustainability is not just something we talk about; it is built into everything we do.
We move fast. We solve problems. We take pride in doing meaningful work that makes a real impact. We invest in our people, promote from within, and create real opportunities for growth across our organization.
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.
Plant Manager
Shelburne, ON
$150,000 – $160,000 + 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:
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Leading day-to-day plant operations across Production, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and Safety
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Driving operational performance through safety, quality, productivity, cost, and customer service excellence
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Providing technical leadership to maximize equipment reliability and plant uptime
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Partnering closely with Maintenance leadership to strengthen preventive maintenance, reliability, troubleshooting, and long-term asset performance
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Balancing operational priorities to ensure decisions support the overall success of the plant—not just one department
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Leading, coaching, and developing supervisors and frontline leaders while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
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Managing operating budgets, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business results
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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
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Progressive leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
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Strong technical background through Maintenance Management, Engineering Management, Reliability Leadership, or a similar technical leadership role
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Demonstrated progression into broader operational leadership with responsibility for multiple functional areas, such as Production, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, Planning, or Supply Chain
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Experience within Food, Beverage, or High-Speed Packaging manufacturing
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Experience leading highly automated manufacturing operations with a strong focus on equipment reliability, operational performance, and continuous improvement
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Strong financial and business acumen, including budgeting, capital planning, and KPI management
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience as a Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, or a similar operational leadership role
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Experience within a high-speed bottling environment
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Post-secondary education in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related discipline
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who:
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Earned the respect of maintenance teams through strong technical knowledge and hands-on leadership
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Understands how decisions made in Maintenance impact Production, Quality, Warehouse, Safety, and customer service
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Thinks beyond individual departments and makes decisions that improve overall plant performance
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Leads with urgency, accountability, and sound judgment
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Is comfortable challenging ideas, driving change, and making difficult decisions when necessary
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Builds strong teams through coaching, mentorship, and collaboration
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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
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Competitive salary of $150,000–$160,000 annually
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Annual performance bonus
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Comprehensive health and dental benefits
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Retirement savings program
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Professional development and career growth opportunities
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A collaborative leadership team committed to continuous improvement
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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.
Please let Ice River Sustainable Solutions know if you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. Ice River Sustainable Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.
Note to Recruiting Agencies:
Ice River Sustainable Solutions does not respond to unsolicited emails from third party recruiters acting on behalf of job seekers. All candidates are encouraged to create their own online profile, allowing us to reference resumes effectively and advise when opportunities match your knowledge and skills. Any profiles created by recruiters on behalf of job seeking candidates will be deleted. This practice threatens future interactions between third party recruiters and Ice River Sustainable Solutions recruitment.
