Operations Manager

**Job Title**: Operations Manager - Plant-Based Food Facility
**Schedule**: Sunday - Thursday
**Salary Range**: $55,000 - $68,000

**Company Overview**
Aux Vivres Group is a dynamic, family-owned company based in Montreal that operates a group of forward-thinking, plant-based food businesses:

- **Aux Vivres Plateau** and **Aux Vivres Westmount** - two vibrant, full-service vegan restaurants open 7 days a week
- **Aux Vivres Cuisine** - a production facility focused on ultra-fresh, ready-to-eat, plant-based meals sold throughout Montreal and Quebec
- **Noble Bean Tempeh** - a fermented vegan protein company specializing in certified organic tempeh made in Montreal. Known for its clean ingredients and exceptional nutritional profile, Noble Bean Tempeh is distributed to retailers and foodservice providers across Canada.

We are passionate about creating high-quality, nourishing food and building sustainable systems that support health, community, and excellence.

**Position Overview**
We are looking for a smart, hard-working, and driven operations leader to take on the role of **Operations Manager** at our plant-based food facility. This role requires someone who is detail-oriented, hands-on, and capable of managing people and projects, improving systems, and getting the best out of their team.

You’ll oversee day-to-day production, coordinate projects, and provide operational support across our full group: Aux Vivres Cuisine, Noble Bean Tempeh, and our two restaurant locations.

You’ll work with a team of high-performing individuals—loyal, vigilant, and passionate about healthy food and our shared success. This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully in an environment where hard work is respected, collaboration is essential, and operational excellence is the standard.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Production Oversight**
- Lead daily operations across two kitchen areas producing both ready-to-eat meals and restaurant-prepared items
- Refine workflows to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and meet fulfillment targets
- Maintain fresh and frozen inventory to support uninterrupted production
- Maintain the critical cold chain to ensure ultra-fresh products are made, packaged, and shipped at cold temperatures for optimal nutrition and food safety

**Operations & Coordination**
- Own operational needs across Aux Vivres Cuisine, Noble Bean Tempeh, and both restaurants—including transportation, maintenance, and vendor coordination
- Collaborate closely with restaurant teams to ensure smooth cross-location operations
- Support special projects, expansion plans, and continuous improvement initiatives

**Quality & Compliance**
- Uphold food safety standards through regular audits, training, and documentation
- Maintain consistent product quality for both packaged and restaurant-ready items

**Team Management & Culture**
- Lead, train, and inspire a high-performing team in a collaborative environment
- Foster a respectful, hard-working, and solutions-oriented team culture
- Provide ongoing coaching and support to help staff grow and succeed

**Logistics & Procurement**
- Coordinate with warehouse, shipping, and receiving teams to ensure accurate, timely deliveries
- Lead procurement of ingredients, packaging, and supplies

**Admin & HR Support**
- Approve timesheets and provide HR support including onboarding and performance check-ins
- Define responsibilities clearly and ensure a well-organized, efficient workplace

**Who We’re Looking For**
- A natural leader with 2+ years of experience managing food production or commercial kitchen operations
- A self-starter who takes initiative and can drive projects forward independently
- A team-builder who leads by example and motivates others
- Someone who brings a high level of energy and vitality to their work—you lift others up and thrive in a collaborative environment
- Comfortable using AI tools and digital systems to improve communication, reporting, and operational efficiency
- A strong communicator, bilingual in English and French
- Stable and career-oriented, with a commitment to growth
- Common-sense driven, computer-savvy, positive, and determined
- Valid driver’s license required

**Titre du poste**: Responsable des opérations - Usine de production alimentaire végétale
**Horaire**: Dimanche à jeudi
**Échelle salariale**: 55 000 $ à 68 000 $

**Présentation de l’entreprise**
Le Groupe Aux Vivres est une entreprise familiale dynamique basée à Montréal qui gère plusieurs entreprises alimentaires végétales novatrices:

- **Aux Vivres Plateau** et **Aux Vivres Westmount** - deux restaurants véganes complets et animés, ouverts 7 jours sur 7
- **Aux Vivres Cuisine** - une installation de production axée sur les repas végétaux ultra-frais et prêts-à-manger, distribués à travers Montréal et le Québec
- **Noble Bean Tempeh** - une entreprise de protéines végétales fermentées spécialisée dans le tempeh biologique certifié, fabriqué à Montréal. Réputé pour ses ingrédi