Plant Director
Agropur•Sussex, NB
•CA$164,200 - CA$205,200•Onsite
About The Position
Agropur is seeking a Plant Director to join its team in Sussex. The Plant Director oversees and is accountable for the productivity/efficiency of the plant, quality control, maintenance, shipping, engineering, employee and union relations, health and safety, capital equipment planning, cost reduction initiatives, and continuous improvements. Oversees the day to day operations of the plant in order to meet key performance indicators (metrics): quality, food safety, health and safety, customer satisfaction, and our financial objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in food science, engineering, or other relevant fields required.
- Minimum of ten (10) years as a Production Manager/Production Director in the food or manufacturing industry.
- Solid track record of successful transformation projects (H&S, Quality, Innovation, Productivity).
- Expertise in continuous improvement and knowledge of systematic problem-solving processes (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.).
- Proven track record in improving cost base and plant performance.
- Aptitude/experience in the financial measurement of plant performance.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for daily, weekly, monthly KPI results, as well as communication and education employees.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of operational and capital budgets.
- Develops and fosters plans for the efficient use of materials, machines, and employees.
- Directs, develops, and implements key projects at the location including new products and/or equipment implementation.
- Responsible for reinforcing and promoting an ongoing “change culture” and managing relationships in a progressive employee relations environment.
- Insures the direct training and development of salaried and hourly personnel to enhance plant performance.
- Liaises with the government and regulatory agencies.
- Looks after the security and safety at the plant’s premises.
- Maintains good communication and good relationships between management, employees, and union representative.
Benefits
- Recognition of years of service in calculating vacation time.
- Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine service.
- Employee assistance program.
- Opportunity to invest in you (Career Path, etc.).
- Pension plan including employer contributions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
