Plant Manager – Food Manufacturing (Vancouver, BC)

Job title: Plant Manager – Food Manufacturing (Vancouver, BC)

Job description: Are you an experienced Plant Manager looking for your next challenge? Do you have a food manufacturing background? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?

My client, a Canadian owned and operated food manufacturer and distributor, is looking for a Plant Manager – Food Manufacturing to join their team in Vancouver. The Plant Manager will be responsible for overseeing the strategic operations of production initiatives in the plant as well as assisting the receiving and production departments to run in a smooth and efficient manner. The ideal candidate for this position will be a driven leader with the ability to effectively coach, plan, and mentor.

My client is committed to:

• Fostering a health and safety focused environment and promoting high standards of ethics and conduct
• Providing opportunities for career advancement and growth

What the Plant Manager – Food Manufacturing does:

• Administer the day to day activities of plant personnel
• Coordinate operations to meet sales and planning objectives
• Recommend operational improvements, processes, and facilitation of cost reduction initiatives
• Encourage professional development of employees
• Develop and maintain adherence of health and safety requirements
• Ensure optimal utilization of all analytical tools
• Collaborate and develop effective relationships with internal departments to support the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes, strategies, plans, objectives, and new product development
• Manage and promote a positive working environment for employees

What the successful candidate will bring:

• 5-10 years of experience in a plant management role
• Previous leadership experience in the food manufacturing industry is essential
• Lean Six Sigma certification is an asset
• Knowledge of health and safety standards
• Lean implementation experience with proven results
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

In return, what you can expect:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Only candidates already eligible in Canada will be reviewed. Only qualified candidates will be contacted

Company: The Headhunters

Expected salary:

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Tue, 27 Apr 2021 22:23:11 GMT