Plant Manager

4 weeks ago

Canada, CA Ventura Foods Full time

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Manufacturing – North Region, the Plant Manager functions as an integral member of the site Leadership Team and shares the responsibility for establishing and maintaining a professional working environment that is committed to safety, customer service, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsible for the overall effective operation of the Edmonton Plant, the Plant Manager is directly accountable for ensuring that products meet or exceed the standards set for quality, cost, productivity, customer service, and provide oversight of the internal and external handling, storage, and movement of all goods, in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.

Coverage in case of Absence: In the absence of a Plant Manager, the Vice President, Manufacturing – North will cover his/her designated post.


Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides functional direction & leadership to all operating departments in the plant through the setting and management of appropriate performance objectives. Objectives include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Food & Employee Safety, Product & packaging quality, product & packaging efficiencies, customer order fulfillment, shop floor logistics (production sequence, utilization of equipment, staffing levels, product costs, product run times, line efficiencies, facilitate regular meetings and updates to ensure the accurate and timely flow of information as required by R&D, QC, and Engineering Departments.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and codes in all areas of plant including WCB, HACCP, WHMIS, & Workplace H&S.
  • Assist and support the R&D, QC, Maintenance/Engineering and Production Department leaders to troubleshoot and resolve problems in their area as required.
  • Provides operational support and leadership in the commercialization of new products and onboarding of new business.
  • Works collaboratively with various support teams and functions with the overall aim of meeting customer expectations and business objectives.
  • Works to develop and enhance positive employee relations with the aim of increasing overall employee engagement.
  • Ensures effective operation of the plant on a 2 shift, 5 days per week schedule.
  • Negotiate and maintain supplier contracts with vendors and contractors including rates, service level specifications, contracted deliverables and conflict resolutions protocols.


Education and Experience:

  • 3+ years management experience with developing talent and team building skills in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Some Post secondary education or professional development courses or equivalent experience is required.
  • Ability to travel up to 5% in North America is required.
  • Previous experience in a similar industry or organization is required.
  • Experience in the food and beverage manufacturing preferred.
  • High level of business savvy and ability to deal with both daily facility problems and with highest levels of management (internal and external).
  • Good working knowledge of product formulas, costing, and experience in bringing R&D endeavors to fruition.
  • Ability to lead and manage change at all levels in the plant, skilled at handling employee relations and maintain good employee morale.
  • Prior experience working in a union avoidance environment preferred.
  • A proven track record of effective development, communication and implementation of complex strategies in for products, processes, people and policy.


Knowledge and Skills:

  • A demonstrated ability to effectively solve both technical & logistic problems.
  • Ability to make and sustain excellent interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organization and across cultural and ethnic diversity.
  • Strong written, verbal and computer skills
  • Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed the physical requirements of the facility’s working conditions.


Why Join Us:

Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits, with coverage beginning on your 1st day of employment.

  • Health, Prescription Drugs, Dental & Vision
  • RRSP Program
  • Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short & Long Term Disability, Out of Country/Emergency Medical Travel, and other optional benefits.
  • Employee Appreciation Events​ and Employee Assistance Programs
  • College Assistance Program


Physical Demands:

Regularly requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Physical strength and dexterity sufficient to perform the required task(s). Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Additional demands may be required.


Work Environment:

In addition to normal business hours, work schedules may include after hours and weekends as needed. May work outside and in adverse temperatures which include extreme hot, cold, and humidity. Must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by established Company Safety standards.


Diversity & Inclusion:

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.


Ventura Foods Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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