Manufacturing Plant Manager

1 week ago

Guelph, Ontario, Canada GoodLeaf Farms Full time
Farm Manager

Job Type:
Fulltime / Permanent

Would you like to be a part of a revolution in agriculture in Canada? At GoodLeaf Farms we are a proud Canadian company at the forefront of innovation, striving to grow food security for communities from coast to coast.

We are focused on producing ultra-fresh greens, 365 days a year using no harsh chemicals, a carbon footprint that is just half that of a traditional farm and using less than 10% of the water traditionally used, to create a world where plants thri ve

We have an entrepreneurial and inclusive spirit with the heart of a startup.

Every day at GoodLeaf Farms we get to help solve the challenge of food security for communities across Canada and do it in innovative ways that inspire healthy lifestyles.

Reporting to the VP, Operations, the Farm Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the farm from efficiency to productivity to profitability.

They will manage the day-to-day operations of the farm and develop strategies to create optimal farm performance.

They will do all of that with the highest standards in the industry from a safety (people and food), and quality point of view.

Reporting to the VP, Operations, the Farm Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the farm from efficiency to productivity to profitability.

They will manage the day-to-day operations of the farm and develop strategies to create optimal farm performance.

They will do all of that with the highest standards in the industry from a safety (people and food), and quality point of view.

Leverage expertise in lean manufacturing principles and tools to eliminate waste, optimize processes, cut costs, and boost innovation
Provide direction and oversee all manufacturing (facility and all related processes), functions including safety, coordination of materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets, ensuring production flow, monitor and analyze our processes and efficiencies, and liaise with other departments as needed
Define performance metrics
Coordinate with the QA Department to ensure all product grown undergoes quality control testing

Drive continuous performance improvement and accountability
Implements staffing solutions that achieves financial goals and projected business growth

Risk Mitigation:
~ Identifies and mitigates risk to ensure business continuity

Ensure that production staff have the tools, equipment, and training required and verify that food production is done safely, securely, in accordance with regulatory and SQF requirement and is free from any contamination

Adhere, safeguard, and comply with the Standard Sanitization Operating Procedures, Standard Operation Procedures, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Good Manufacturing Practice at all times.

Lead and deliver on the highest level of both food and employee safety
Work with the Quality Assurance team to ensure safe product is delivered
Ensure all staff are trained on food safety and sanitation and follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) in all aspects of production
Communicate all procedural changes that can affect the food safety of the product to the QA Department and collaboratively work on a plan
Profitability - Financial Performance for the long term:

Responsible for overall operating profit and operational success of the farm
Build and execute successful operations of the farm facility in alignment with sales targets and objectives
Plan, organize and control production to ensure our products are produced efficiently, on-time, within budget and to standard
Manage the allocation of resources to project activities

Production & Logistics:
Appropriately assigns, and effectively develops, direct reports, ensuring they have the necessary tools and support to successfully carry out their jobs
Communicates and interacts regularly with direct reports and functional department heads, to ensure the operations team is updated and aligned with operational priorities as guided by business direction and commercial demands
Effectively measures and manages performance to meet and exceed goals
Produces and presents relevant performance reports and metrics to aid in decision-making (ie. downtime, resource utilization, yield improvement, quality, and workflow optimization)
Ensures logistics and supply chain processes are effective and provide for a good customer experience
Engineering, Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or other industry-related field
~10+ years leading high growth production operations in a food processing and/or manufacturing environment
~ Knowledge and experience in production processes and techniques, quality systems, safety standards, safety compliance, and maintenance
~ Previous leadership roles in scaling new facilities are a strong asset and preference
~ Proven leadership and people management experience with proficiency in developing talent
~ Demonstrated performance in use of analytics and development of software-based performance metrics
~ Experience in a new facility launch and / or startup is highly preferred
~ Fluency in written and spoken French is nice to have

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