Plant Manager

Plant ManagerSunrise Farms is a group of companies with primary focus in the poultry industry.From our hatcheries to our ready to eat state of the art cooking facilities we service customers in the retail, food service and industrial sectors. We are proud of our support of the Canadian farm as well as our investment in the latest equipment and technologies at our facilities across Canada. Our test kitchens have the most current cooking equipment replicating that used in commercial establishments, to facilitate precision testing. This way you know the product you receive will perform to your expectations. We are proud of our long-standing partnerships with family-owned Canadian chicken farmers to produce high quality products.Role:The Plant Manager oversees plant activities, ensuring business objectives are met cost-effectively, while maintaining quality standards. They delegate authority to key supervisors in production, manage all functions involved, and direct and coordinate operations for the processing plant. The Plant Managers priorities are: Leading, developing, implementing, and managing and overseeing plant activities in order to maximize the stewardship, safety, continuous improvement, quality, food safety and productivity of our plant. Promote a healthy work culture ensuring plant and employee safety and health as priority. They are the last line of defense for quality control when product leaves the plant.Responsibilities:Oversees all aspects of daily plant operations through personal interaction with plant employees, supervisors, and managersEnsures production processes are run smoothly and efficiently, with safety being a top prioritySees that immediate issues on the floor are addressed promptly and constructivelyProvide regular coaching, guidance and direction to every department within the plantMeets weekly/biweekly for one on one individual and departmental performance reviewsReviews, and monitors and reports on production key performance indicators, identified trends, and makes recommendations to enhance productivityDirects the production planning and scheduling process by evaluating projected sales volumes, inventory requirements, and raw product availability; ensures adequate supplies are readily available to achieve production planMonitors inventory levels for both raw and frozen productsAnalyzes and identifies the cause of product deficiencies, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performances, and quality of productGuides and assists all teams in solving production problems, and ensures that high standards are adhered to for general maintenance, safety, and preventative maintenanceEnsures that the safety committee is properly staffed and meets monthly to review and implement safety policies and proceduresReviews yearly budget of plant costs and monitors monthly variances to the budgetMonitors operation reports and takes any necessary corrective actions to minimize costsDevelops and maintains a work environment that ensures positive employee relations, flexibility, and quick responseStays current on production trends and recommends any changes in policies and procedures with a focus on continuous improvementManage and co-ordinates all plant inspections with third party and customer audits, and ensure strict adherence to HACCP, CFIA, GMP, BRC and all audit requirementsManage costumer requirements and focus on quality, food safety and animal welfareMaintains close interdepartmental relationships throughout the company, Canada-wideParticipates in the research, development, and design of long-range strategic objectives of operations and works with other department managers laying out and planning potential future operational changesRequirements:Bachelor's degree in Business Management, or equivalent experience and post secondary educationStrong financial acumen, including budget managementLean Manufacturing skills an assetAbility to implement new business strategies with strong change leadership skillsEvaluate business riskComputer skills including Word & ExcelDemonstrated high leadership qualities in leading a business and team, keep operations running smoothlyExperience in a consumer goods environmentKnowledge of safety systems and processesAbility to identify opportunities and follow through on the execution and improvementCompetencies:Strong critical thinking and communication skills (written and verbal) to share ideas and influence others, including senior management teamCoach supervisors and front-line staff, enhance performance through development and retention of high-potential employeesExcellent interpersonal skills, to be able to work with both plant employees and executive committeesCreate a high performing team with clear direction to achieve realistic and challenging goalsExcellent analytical & organizational skillsProblem-solving - must be able to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in solving it, such as identifying defects in a production lineStrong prioritization skills with a proactive, hands-on approachTime management - ability to meet production deadlines, shipping dates and moreNegotiation skills and the ability to influence othersProblem solving and decision-making skillsStrong verbal and written communication skills#IND3#LI-SJAt Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.PI475b488f0de1-30511-39444920