Plant Manager
About The Position
We are seeking a Plant Manager for our Kitchener, ON facility, a leading manufacturer of quality crackers. This role is responsible for providing overall leadership and accountability for plant operations with a strong focus on delivering results. In partnership with the site leadership team, the Plant Manager will drive employee engagement, safety, quality, customer service, continuous improvement, cost management, and production performance to meet or exceed business objectives. The successful candidate will identify and implement strategic opportunities to improve operational efficiency, safety, throughput, productivity, schedule attainment, cost reduction, and product quality while fostering a positive and high-performing work environment. You will add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to: Providing coaching and leadership to team members in the areas of employee engagement, safety, quality, customer service, continuous improvement, cost, and equipment reliability to elevate the team’s performance. Promoting a safety culture and ensuring adherence to all health and safety policies/protocols. Leading the development, execution, and monitoring of the operations strategy in line with the overall operational objectives to achieve safety, quality and performance improvement and ensure achievement of manufacturing goals. Leading the continuous improvement program to deliver opportunities in cost, quality, food safety and service. Utilizing available data including OEE, line speed target, and efficiency and process data to continuously improve productivity, uptime, and reliability. Coordinating manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment. Contribute to the development and execution of strategic plant-wide initiatives.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Minimum of five years of leadership experience in a production or food manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles.
- Knowledge of safety regulations, quality control procedures, and inventory management.
- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial technology, or related field is preferred.
- Experience leading in a union environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Providing coaching and leadership to team members in the areas of employee engagement, safety, quality, customer service, continuous improvement, cost, and equipment reliability to elevate the team’s performance.
- Promoting a safety culture and ensuring adherence to all health and safety policies/protocols.
- Leading the development, execution, and monitoring of the operations strategy in line with the overall operational objectives to achieve safety, quality and performance improvement and ensure achievement of manufacturing goals.
- Leading the continuous improvement program to deliver opportunities in cost, quality, food safety and service.
- Utilizing available data including OEE, line speed target, and efficiency and process data to continuously improve productivity, uptime, and reliability.
- Coordinating manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
- Contribute to the development and execution of strategic plant-wide initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period
- RRSP program with a 3% employer match (with increased matches awarded based on service) and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll!
- Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days and 11 company holidays!
- Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
- An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
- Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
