Plant Manager

Skjodt - Barrett Foods is a growing leader in the North American food industry, specializing in the supply of custom developed food solutions for the world’s leading retail food, foodservice and healthcare product manufacturers. Our products are enjoyed in peoples’ homes, when they dine out with their families, and when they need the important nutrition provided by the healthcare community. We support many of the brands that consumers reach for every day. We are a fast-paced business with international customers and continual challenge. We need smart, versatile people who can share their skills and energy with our team as we continue our success.

**SCOPE OF THE POSITION**

The Plant Manager is a leader of people, focused on leading the daily operations of the plant in the most safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

The ideal incumbent has a proven record of leading people on the plant floor, in a manufacturing environment. The incumbent can stay balanced on day-to-day leadership of people, motivating, engaging, and focusing teams in the right areas, and focusing on driving overall performance standards and a continuous improvement environment.

**TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE, ONE MUST**:

- Exhibit strong leadership and management skills to engage strong commitment and a great environment for people.
- Be a natural motivational leader and team builder with advanced interpersonal, conflict management and negotiation skills.
- Have the cultural competency to lead in a multi-cultural environment, understanding cultural differences and adapting accordingly.
- Inspire trust and confidence with high integrity and personal standards.
- Be flexible and able to adapt and drive a continuously improving business environment.
- Have a high level of energy, stamina and drive with a constant operational efficiency and productivity focus.
- Possess a commitment to and willingness to devote significant effort and time to reach goals.
- Be a purposeful, self-starter who is always looking for opportunities for improvement, and can lead in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.

**MORE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE**:

- Lead the people and performance of the facility across production, warehouse, maintenance etc. engaging people to work together collaboratively and optimally in day-to-day operations.
- Lead the implementation and improvement of performance systems with a focus on continuously improving individual, team, and plant performance.
- Work collaboratively with different functions including supply chain, finance, business transformation, HR, etc. to ensure coordination and support in key areas.
- Coordinate the extended team in optimal usage of the enterprise resource management system (ERP), monitoring and resolving issues.
- Monitor and manage efficiency, and quality, ensuring that we exceed our customers’ expectations.
- Spearhead initiatives focused on constant improvement of leadership and supervision across the facility.
- Monitor operational expenses, find opportunities to reduce costs, without sacrificing product quality.
- Ensure the successful day-to-day operation of the facility in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Finance, Business Administration, or another related field.
- 10+ years’ progressive manufacturing leadership and management experience ideally in a food manufacturing facility.

**MUST HAVES**:

- Proven leadership and management experience.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of safety and quality standards and regulations.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Previous experience and strong understanding of budgeting and expense management.
- Strong computer skills: including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point and/or Access) to analyze data and trends.
- Previous experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in a manufacturing facility.
- Previous experience implementing and using continuous improvement and lean tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, etc. to drive improvement.

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Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process to job applicants with disabilities.

SKJODT-BARRETT FOODS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Brampton, ON L6S 6B7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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