Plant Manager

Are you interested in working for a company that partners with local farmers to produce sustainable, healthy oat ingredients to feed the world? Just west of Winnipeg, O Foods is building the most advanced oat mill in North America to meet growing global demand. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Paterson GlobalFoods, we have strong roots in Canadian agriculture and believe in delivering value to the entire food supply chain.

Reporting to the Vice President, the Plant Manager will manage and oversee plant operations, including safety, grain receiving, milling, and maintenance.

**Responsibilities**
- Ensure all operations are following policies and procedures related to employee safety, food safety and environmental compliance.
- Collaborates with internal and external experts to build a plant-wide culture, believing in zero injuries.
- Accountable for the overall operational management including production output, product quality, production reliability, and meeting established production schedules.
- Establish operational key performance indicators and focus on continuous improvements in operational targets.
- Provide leadership and mentor staff to ensure career development and succession.
- Develop and manage budgets for annual operational and capital expenditures.
- Ensure a respectful work environment where employees can bring forward not only ideas and improvements but concerns of all nature, including safety and harassment issues.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
- Experience in plant management role.
- Ability to create accountability and lead by example.
- Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.
- Experience in food processing considered an asset.
- Experience in commissioning and start-ups is an asset.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

**Benefits**:

- Attractive compensation package including company paid medical & dental benefits.
- Work-life balance and Employee Assistance Programs.
- On the job training & development and career growth opportunities.
- Paid vacation and personal days.
- Employee Referral Program.

O Foods Ltd is passionate about oats and strives to be the innovation partner throughout the supply chain from farmers to consumers. We want to be the preferred oat ingredient supplier by collaborating to create value and sustained growth for all stakeholders.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected further in the process will be contacted.

O Foods Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and is committed in building a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage women, aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.