Plant Manager

Sunrise Farms is a group of companies that has grown from an initial focus in the poultry industry including hatchery operations; poultry farming; primary processing; and further processing; to distribution of other protein products across Canada.

Our humble start was in 1983 with one small processing facility in Surrey, British Columbia. We have now grown to serve a broad range of customers, both domestically and internationally. Sunrise Farms remains Canadian family owned, producing quality food products from processing plants located in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario.

We have approximately 3,200 full-time and part-time employees who are experienced, dedicated to their craft, and exceptional at delivering quality products from farm to table.

We are proud of our long-standing partnerships with family-owned Canadian chicken farmers to produce high-quality products. We take our role in the farm to table process very seriously and are honored to deliver farm fresh Canadian food to Canadian tables from coast to coast.

Objective of the Role:
The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing plant activities to meet business objectives, to be accountable for all aspects of plant performance, and ensures that objectives are attained in a cost-effective manner that’s consistent with quality requirements. They delegate authority to key supervisors in production, manage all functions involved and direct and coordinate operations for the processing plant. The Plant Manager’s 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, Managers and Supervisors, ensuring production process run smoothly and efficiently and that floor response to immediate problems as well as it is handled in a timely, constructive manner.
- Provide regular coaching, guidance and direction to Production, Maintenance, Sanitation and Quality Control/Assurance, OH&S and HR Managers, meeting at least weekly/biweekly for one on one individual and departmental performance reviews.
- Reviews, and monitors and reports on production key performance indicators, identified trends and makes recommendations to enhance productivity.
- Directs the production planning and scheduling process by evaluating projected sales volumes, inventory requirements, and raw product availability, and ensures adequate supplies are on - hand to achieve production plan.
- Monitors inventory levels for both Raw and Frozen products.
- Analyze and identifies the cause of product deficiencies and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performances, and quality of product.
- Guides and assists subordinates in solving production problems and ensures high standards are adhered to for general maintenance, safety, and preventative maintenance.
- Ensures that the Safety Committee is properly staffed and meets monthly to review and implement safety policies and procedures. Ensures a safe work environment is always maintained.
- Reviews yearly budget of plant costs and monitors monthly variances to the budget. Monitors operation reports and takes any necessary corrective actions to minimize costs.
- Develop and maintains a work environment that ensures positive employee relations, flexibility, and quick response to issues
- Stays current on production trends and recommends any changes in policies and procedures with a focus on continuous improvement. Manage and co-ordinates all plant inspections with third party and customer audits, and ensure HACCP, CFIA, GMP, BRC and all audit requirements are achieved and routinely adhered to.
- Participates 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 changes.

**Requirements**:

- Possess a University education degree/diploma
- in business/management
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
- Strong Financial acumen, including budgetary management.
- Lean Manufacturing Skills.
- Computer skills including word & excel
- Demonstrated high leadership qualities in leading a business and team, must have ability to motivate employees to keep operations running smoothly.
- Lean Manufacturing skills including background in a consumer goods environment.
- Knowledge of safety systems and processes.
- Ability to identify opportunities and follow through on the execution and improvement
- Excellent Analytical & organizational skills.
- Problem-solving, must be able to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in solving it, such