Plant Manager

**Plant Manager**

CKF Inc., a leader in Canada’s pulp molding industry is a progressive company with a strong commitment to safety and Continuous Improvement. CKF Inc. is a National Company with plants located in British Columbia, Ontario, Nova Scotia and the states of Iowa and Texas, manufacturing numerous types of food packaging.

We have an opportunity available at our Hantsport, NS location for a Plant Manager, reporting to the VP of Operations East. Our plant is at the heart of our operations, and we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Plant Manager to lead our team and optimize our manufacturing processes.

**RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (But are not Limited to)**:

- **Direct Production Operations**: Lead and direct the production of all products through department managers, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality standards.
- **Safety Management**: Ensure safe working conditions and procedures are followed, encouraging a positive attitude towards safety across all levels of the organization.
- **Facility Expansion & Modernization**: Oversee the expansion and modernization of the facility to meet growing business demands.
- **Problem Resolution**: Address production issues that cause variation from standard, ensuring issues are swiftly identified and resolved.
- **Production Scheduling**: Oversee and optimize production scheduling to ensure efficient resource utilization and on-time delivery.
- **Cost Control**: Manage production costs by monitoring variable and fixed cost variances, and report regularly on cost performance.
- **Budget & Standards Preparation**: Prepare production budgets and set production standards to meet organizational goals.
- **Material Procurement & Inventory**: Oversee the purchase of production and packaging materials, manage inventory levels, and ensure proper storage of materials.
- **Warehousing & Shipment**: Supervise the warehousing and shipment of finished goods, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
- **Record-Keeping**: Maintain accurate records of materials and energy usage, products produced, wages, expenses, and other relevant data.
- **Employee Management**: Establish and enforce plant rules, ensuring fair discipline when required, and work to maintain a motivated and enthusiastic workforce.
- **Staffing**: Oversee the hiring, training, development, and dismissal of plant staff, fostering a high-performance work culture.
- **Security & Emergency Procedures**: Ensure plant security measures and fire and emergency procedures are in place and followed.
- **Facility & Equipment Maintenance**: Oversee the maintenance of buildings, facilities, and equipment, ensuring they remain in good working condition.
- **Continuous Improvement**: Lead and support continuous improvement (CI) initiatives, driving operational efficiency and quality enhancements.
- **Communication**: Communicate across all levels of organization effectively, conduct shift crew meetings and presenting information to the employees.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Post-secondary education in a related field (e.g., Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business).
- 8-10 years of progressive experience in a lean, high speed pulp processing and high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Proven leadership abilities, with experience in managing large teams and driving performance.
- Strong employee relations skills and the ability to resolve conflicts effectively.
- Self-starter with a strong determination to succeed and a track record of achieving results.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and ERP systems.

**Experience**:

- Proven experience developing and implementing successful KPI's.
- Exceptional leadership skills with a proven track record in health & safety initiatives, implementing CMMS, as well as quality control with GFSI/BRC experience.
- Strong coaching and team building skills alongside cost saving project experience.
- Strong experience in driving accountability and improving plant performance and profitability.

**WORKING ENVIRONMENT**:

- Located in Hantsport in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, only 55 minutes from Halifax.
- Required to work off cycle hours and varying amounts of overtime.
- Available on a 24/7 basis for intervening during emergencies.
- Flexible to travel on an occasional basis.

CKF offers a competitive wage and benefit package (including a pension plan). If you want to work for a dynamic and exciting company and enjoy the challenges of working on a variety of duties in a fast-paced environment, then come be a part of our team.
- CKF Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer._
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- We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process