Overnight Weekend Assistant Manager

20 hours ago

Winnipeg MB, Winnipeg Census Division, MB; Manitoba, Canada Village Farms Full-time €75,000 - €85,000
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Operations & Manufacturing Full Time Delta, BC, CA Village Farms International (Nasdaq: VFF) is a vertically integrated global leader in cannabis and plant-based consumer packaged goods, and sustainable innovation. As one of North America’s longest-standing produce operators built on decades of expertise, we’re a company where growers, innovators, and creators come together to shape the future of high performing plant-based brands, globally. Joining Village Farms means joining a global team built on purpose, integrity, and ambition. At Village Farms, sanitation is more than keeping our facilities clean. It’s about protecting the integrity of our products, creating a safe and healthy environment for our people, and ensuring we deliver the quality our customers expect. As our Assistant Sanitation Manager, you’ll play an important role in making that happen. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for someone who leads by example, sees opportunities to make things better, and knows that strong processes and teamwork are the foundation of great results. You’ll work closely with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to keep our operations running safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Lead, coach, and develop the sanitation team, building a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and pride in the work. Plan and coordinate daily sanitation activities across shifts, ensuring our people, equipment, and facilities are ready for production. Manage sanitation supplies, chemicals, and equipment to ensure safe, effective, and responsible use of resources. Champion high standards of cleanliness and hygiene that protect product quality, safety, and the integrity of our growing and production environments. Ensure sanitation practices meet Village Farms' quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate records of sanitation activities, inspections, and testing to support compliance and audit readiness. Work closely with Quality Assurance to monitor sanitation effectiveness, identify risks, and address issues before they impact our products or operations. Lead environmental monitoring and sanitation verification activities, including swabbing and ATP testing, to ensure our processes are working as intended. Our plants and processes require in‑person care and attention to ensure we’re bringing the best our plants and people have to offer to our consumers. This role is on‑site, which requires you to work on facility at all times in an Assistant Manager, Sanitation role or directly supporting operations. 5+ years of progressive experience in sanitation, QA, or production management within a highly regulated manufacturing environment, such as cannabis, food and beverage, or pharmaceuticals. Proven experience leading hourly teams and managing labour schedules. Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Safe Quality Food (SQF), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Working experience with Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for scheduling, auditing, and inventory control. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, for data recording, KPI tracking, and reporting. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a track record of troubleshooting complex sanitation challenges and implementing sustainable process improvements. Ability to foster a culture of quality, safety and accountability. Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends, to meet operational requirements. Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, move throughout a large facility, and safely handle sanitation chemicals. Ability to work effectively in varying conditions that require personal protective equipment (PPE). What you do here matters
- to our people, our products, and the customers we serve.