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Manager, Operations - Shipmaster
@ Atlantic Packaging Products
Markham, Ontario
Overview
Shipmaster Containers Ltd, a member of Atlantic Packaging Group, is hiring a full-time Operations Manager for its Markham corrugated sheet plant. The senior leader oversees production, maintenance, shipping, quality and continuous improvement, and leads plant supervisors. Pay is $106,000 to $116,700 per year.
Pay:
$106,000–$116,700 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead manufacturing, maintenance, scheduling and shipping across shifts
- Own delivery performance (OTIF, lead time) and resolve recurring defects
- Drive preventive maintenance and root-cause resolution of breakdowns
- Lead continuous improvement projects on setup, downtime, waste and productivity
- Control labour, overtime, maintenance and other controllable costs
Requirements summary:
- 7+ years progressive manufacturing operations experience
- At least 3 years leading supervisors or multidisciplinary teams
- Corrugated or sheet plant experience strongly preferred
- Strong Excel and manufacturing ERP / reporting skills
- Post-secondary education in engineering, operations or manufacturing is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Management experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Project Management |
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Atlantic Packaging Products
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We design and manufacture sustainable corrugated packaging to help protect, deliver, market and sell your products.
Full company description
We design, manufacture and deliver innovative corrugated packaging products to customers across multiple markets in both Canada and parts of the US. We’ve been in business for over 75 years, and as leaders in our industry, we pride ourselves on delivering a beyond the box customer experience. Our products and services along with our fully integrated business model allow us to provide customers with a total packaging solution. From design through manufacturing and delivery, our focus is to provide packaging solutions that are tested and proven to protect, deliver and help market our customer’s product. Along with corrugated packaging, we also have capabilities in pre-print, retail packaging & displays, paper bag products, supply chain and inventory management, and 100% recycled linerboard. In Canada, we are strategically positioned with manufacturing and sales locations across Ontario, as well as a strategic partnership with Mitchel-Lincoln in Quebec. In the United States, our capabilities are extended to serve customers through our companies York Container, The StandFast Group, SkyBox Packaging, Champion Container and BlackHawk Corrugated. Get in touch with us and let us show you how we can provide the corrugated supplier solution your business needs. At Atlantic, our expertise is delivering beyond the box.
- LinkedIn followers
- 26,032
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,054
- Reported office locations
- 111 Progress Ave, Scarborough, ON M1P 2Y9, CA
- 80 Progress, Scarborough, Ontario, CA
- 195 Walker Dr, Brampton, Ontario L6T 3Z9, CA
- 5711 Atlantic Dr, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 1H3, CA
- 350 Midwest Rd, Toronto, Ontario M1P 3A6, CA
- 333 Progress Ave, Scarborough, Ontario M1P 2Z4, CA
- 118 Tiffield Rd, Scarborough, Ontario M1V 5N2, CA
- 1900 Thickson Rd S, Whitby, Ontario L1N 9E1, CA
- 45 Chisholm Dr, Ingersoll, Ontario N5C 2C7, CA
- 36 Overlea Blvd, East York, Ontario M4H 1B7, CA
- 5055 Taylor Kidd Blvd, Bath, Ontario, CA
- 1474 Fairburn St, Sudbury, Ontario P3A 1N6, CA
- 138 Mt Zion Rd, York, Pennsylvania 17402, US
- 710 Kimberly Dr, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188, US
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- 1455 N Michael Dr, Wood Dale, Illinois 60191, US
- 710 Kimberly Dr - Unit 2, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188, US
- Business categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd.
- Specialties
- Visit our website for more information and job opportunities www.atlantic.ca
- Corrugated Packaging
- Pre-print
- Ecommerce Packaging
- Sustainable Packaging
- Recycled Packaging
- Retail Packaging
- Kraft Paper Bags
- Produce Trays
- Shipping Boxes
- Brown Boxes
- Cardboard Boxes
- Pizza Boxes
- Digital Printing
- Beer Boxes
- and Corrugated Trays
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We design, manufacture and deliver innovative corrugated packaging products to customers across multiple markets in both Canada and parts of the US. We’ve been in business for over 75 years, and as leaders in our industry, we pride ourselves on delivering a beyond the box customer experience. Our products and services along with our fully integrated business model allow us to provide customers with a total…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Packaging and Containers Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Scarborough, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Visit our website for more information and job opportunities www.atlantic.caCorrugated PackagingPre-printEcommerce PackagingSustainable PackagingRecycled PackagingRetail PackagingKraft Paper BagsProduce TraysShipping Boxes |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 25 |
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“Join us in building Careers and shaping Experiences Beyond the Box”
About Us
Shipmaster Containers Ltd is a full service manufacturer of Corrugates paper products and supplier of related packaging to the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario. We are currently looking for an Operations Manager for our Markham location.
The Atlantic Packaging Group (APG) is a North American leader in sustainable packaging solutions, offering corrugated, decorative, recycling and paper bag products. Headquartered in Canada with U.S. operations, APG focuses on collaboration, innovation and strong customer partnerships. With 3,600+ employees, 80+ years in business and operates 20+ facilities across North America. Its Canadian operations include Atlantic Packaging Products (Ontario) and Mitchel Lincoln (Quebec), while its U.S. operations include York Container, Skybox Packaging, Standfast Group, BlackHawk Corrugated and Champion Container.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Operations Manager is the senior leader accountable for the day-to-day performance and continuous improvement of Shipmaster’s corrugated Sheet Plant. The role provides plant-wide leadership across production supervision, maintenance, shipping, quality and continuous improvement, and production coordination. The successful candidate will independently drive safe, reliable, customer-focused, and cost-effective operations while developing the capabilities of the plant team.
What You’ll Do
- Operational execution: Lead and coordinate manufacturing, maintenance, scheduling and shipping across shifts; improve throughput, capacity utilization, changeovers and workflow in a high-mix, short-run environment
- Customer service & quality: Own operational delivery performance (OTIF and lead time); meet customer specifications, resolve recurring defects and complaints, and strengthen GMP and quality-system discipline
- People leadership: Set clear expectations, build trust, delegate effectively, coach and develop direct reports, address performance issues and encourage open communication
- Maintenance & reliability: Drive preventive maintenance, root-cause resolution of breakdowns, critical-spares planning and equipment performance, support justified equipment upgrades and capital proposals
- Continuous improvement: Challenge existing practices and personally lead measurable improvement projects covering setup time, downtime, waste, productivity, standard work, and sustainable cost reductions
- Safety & compliance: Lead safe-work practices, hazard prevention, investigations and corrective actions, ensuring compliance with applicable company policies, workplace requirements
- Cost & resource management: Control labour efficiency, overtime, waste, maintenance spend and other controllable costs; support budgets, staffing plans, inventory management and capital business cases
- Performance & teamwork: Use KPIs and daily/weekly reviews to identify gaps, assign actions and follow through; collaborate closely with Sales, Customer Service, Finance, HR and the General Manager
What You Bring
- 7+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, including at least 3 years successfully leading supervisors or multidisciplinary teams; stronger plant-level leadership experience preferred
- Solid corrugated packaging or converting experience strongly preferred, ideally in a sheet plant; practical understanding of equipment, scheduling, short runs and frequent changeovers
- Demonstrated results in production performance, safety, quality, maintenance reliability, cost control and structured continuous improvement
- Strong analytical and computer skills, including Excel and manufacturing ERP / reporting systems; sound operational and financial judgment
- Post-secondary education in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or Project Management is an asset; equivalent relevant industry experience considered
Essential Leadership Competencies
Exceptional communicator and relationship builder; approachable, credible and respectful at every level. Proactive and willing to challenge the status quo. Personally accountable for execution and results. Skilled at delegation, coaching, conflict resolution, decision-making and leading change. Calm under pressure, collaborative and comfortable making sound decisions with limited supervision.
Measure of Success
Sustained performance in safety, employee engagement, OTIF, lead time, quality, productivity, downtime, waste and controllable costs; stronger supervisors and team accountability; measurable, and lasting improvement initiatives.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage (dependents included)
- Teamwork-focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events
- A culture of appreciation through a point-based recognition
- Opportunities for advancement and internal movement
- Safety equipment and PPE support program
Inclusion and Accessibility
Atlantic Packaging Group of companies is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and respectful environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team—we’re here to support you.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining Shipmaster, a member of the Atlantic Packaging Group. While we appreciate the time and effort invested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal and background check. Details will be provided through the application process.
Hiring Range : $106,000 - $116,700 per year. A candidate’s experience and knowledge may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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