Food Production Manager

**Ice Cream Manufacturing Production Manager (Full-Time)**

Join Our Team and Be Part of Something Sweet

Prairie West Ice Cream is a Manitoba family-owned and operated business dedicated to producing high-quality ice cream products. Our plant is currently CFIA, BRC, and Peanut-Free certified. Our plant produces several brands of ice cream in a variety of container sizes and is increasing our portfolio each year with new products and clients. Committed to excellence, we take pride in our premium products and are looking for dedicated, reliable, passionate, and detail-oriented individuals to join our production team.

If you thrive in a **fast-paced environment**, have a keen eye for **quality**, enjoy working as part of a **dedicated team** in food production, we’d love to hear from you

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Work with and manage the overall production team and equipment to achieve maximum production goals with efficiency.
- Ensure all equipment is clean, sanitized, and operational prior to production, including inclusion equipment, hookups, and pre-operation checks.
- Assist with morning setup and end-of-day shutdown procedures to facilitate smooth production transitions.
- Ensure all operating standards, including food safety protocols, are adhered to, and final products meet quality standards.
- Monitor quality control checkpoints (CCPs) and traceability requirements, maintaining accurate documentation.
- Verify correct supplies of packaging and ingredients are available for production needs.
- Monitor and control ice cream freezer operation, conveyors, flavoring dosing equipment, and flow/ speed of mix and additional sorting and CCP equipment.
- Ensure all equipment is functioning at capacity and procedures are followed, performing preventative maintenance as needed.
- Must be able to multitask and work well in a fast-paced environment, making critical decisions quickly to prevent production loss.
- Foster a positive working environment by maintaining favorable relationships with all team members, maximizing morale, productivity, and efficiency while upholding quality and safety standards; work closely with QA department ensuring all deviations and traceability is documented and controlled.
- Train and manage team players to be successful in all areas of the department; conduct regular reviews with Production employees and is responsible for coaching & development as needed and for changes in process & polices.
- Demonstrate operational and technology-oriented proficiency, understanding relevant production processes, equipment, preventative maintenance, quality control, and food safety standards.
- Utilize technical aptitude and mechanical knowledge of facilities and equipment to troubleshoot issues as needed

**Qualifications**:

- Mechanical inclination with 2 years of supervisory and food manufacturing experience. Dairy is preferred.
- Strong math skills and understanding of traceability and food safety requirements.
- Proficiency in computer usage, particularly with Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to read, review, and understand manuals for equipment operation and troubleshooting.
- Adherence to GMP, CFIA, BRC guidelines, and allergen controls with the ability to motivate teams and produce efficiently with mínimal losses.
- Reliable, dependable, and accountable, with flexibility for self-development.
- Skilled at critical thinking, instructing, listening, problem solving, and works well with others.
- Proven leadership skills
- Maintained personal hygiene to food industry standards.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to work on feet for extended periods, lift up to 30-50 lbs, and communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.
- Possession of a forklift license.
- Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent

**Work Schedule**:
Full-Time: Tuesday to Friday, range from 6:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (10 hours shift)

Some Mondays are required, at least one per month for management meeting.

**Benefits**:

- Free ice cream
- Causal dress
- Benefits package, including health and dental care
- Vision care
- Employee group insurance
- Employee assistance program and Wellness program
- On-site parking
- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
- Learn food production skills and gain hands-on experience

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience operating food production machinery or performing mechanical troubleshooting? (Yes/ No)

**Experience**:

- Supervisory: 2 years (required)
- food manufacturing experience (dairy, mea