Production Manager

4 days ago

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada West Coast Reduction Ltd. Full time

Job Summary:

West Coast Reduction Ltd. is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Production Manager to oversee the general operations of the Production and Rendering Department at our Saskatoon plant location. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe production of our finished goods, while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Direct supervision of Shift Leads and Lead Hands to ensure department personnel, cost, delivery, scheduling, and department operations are meeting company standards.
  • Supervise the rendering production teams to ensure Standard Operating Procedures are followed, and that product quality and specifications meet customer requirements.
  • Assist with the monitoring of boiler, wastewater, air compression, and air pollution performance to ensure systems are in good working order and meet regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinate with Fleet & Transportation Department to ensure the efficient processing of raw products and finished goods.
  • Work closely with Maintenance Department in the scheduling, repair, and installation activities related to rendering equipment.
  • Prepare and adhere to operating labour budgets for the Production Department.
  • Maintain and develop a production facility and workforce capable of meeting production requirements in the present and future to accomplish business objectives.
  • Develop an operating plan for the Production Department; initiate action to operate within those plans.
  • Ensure that project and department milestones, goals are met and adhered to with respect to previously set budgets.
  • Prepare and maintain reports (daily production, tonnage balances), reconciliations, and recommendations for yield adjustments.
  • Delegate authority and responsibility to direct reports and coordinate production, maintenance, and transportation activities.
  • Solve problems involving workflow, utilization of personnel skills, systems, and facility to ensure an efficient and expedient production process.
  • Coordinate productive daily, weekly, and/or monthly meetings with Shift Leads, Lead Hands, and production staff, including creation of Tool Box Meeting schedules.
  • Schedule training and maintain training records of all employees in the production department.

Legal & Regulatory Compliance:

  • Ensure the Production Department's systems and processes are operating within the guidelines of our CFIA operating permit, HACCP program, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee the entire rendering production at the Saskatoon Plant, ensuring product quality control standards are met.
  • Administration and record-keeping of HACCP, CFIA, and other pertinent documents related to applicable Municipal, Provincial, National, and International governance.

People Management & Human Resources:

  • Act as a liaison between management and the production workforce to keep Plant Manager informed; maintain the highest possible level of employer-employee relationship.
  • Supervise and train supervisory personnel by directing their activities, and through them, the activities of the entire Production Department.
  • Manage payroll time-keeping records for department employees within the payroll software system.
  • Final time-approver for payroll submission and provide authorization of overtime shifts or vacation approvals.
  • Recruit, hire, and train the necessary personnel to staff the department to the forecasted level of operation.
  • People development and active performance management of department staff in conjunction with other Divisional Management.
  • Provide leadership to other plant employees to maintain productivity, while limiting and resolving conflicts.

Safety:

  • Ensure that employees and operations are conducted safely and responsibly within the corporate programs and procedures of safety and best management practices.
  • Assist in the implementation of safety procedural changes, in addition to providing recommendations on improvements to the Health and Safety Coordinator.
  • Encourage a safety culture where employees do not put themselves or others at risk.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Assist Plant Manager with major budget expenditures and submission of requisitions for day-to-day purchasing requirements.
  • Provide back-up relief of Plant Manager responsibilities during absences.
  • Adhere to the company Code of Conduct and all West Coast Reduction Ltd. Policies.
  • Foster a positive team and company culture by ensuring treatment of others is respectful and aligned with company values.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Manager.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in a 24/7 plant operation environment (production, maintenance, quality, safety, environmental compliance, and administration) required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in an industrial processing environment, or similar industry required.
  • Possession of a valid 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate required; 2nd Class certificate an asset.
  • Educational background in chemistry, sciences, or agriculture a significant asset.
  • Ability to understand and adapt to constantly changing variables in the production process and make appropriate modifications to procedures or systems.
  • Possess extensive knowledge of production processes and operating efficiencies; solid understanding of WCRL finished good products.
  • Ability to lead and communicate in a clear and concise manner.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral), people skills (able to motivate, coach, and develop people).
  • The work requires fitness to the extent that the incumbent must be able to access all parts of the plant at any given time, including heights, ladders, multiple levels of stairs, and rooftops. Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Maintenance Planning Software, Payroll Software, and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems required.

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