Plant Manager

Job Posting:
**Ready For a Tasty New Challenge?**

**Overview**

We are hiring to build a robust Operations team to support our bakeries and Team Members. The Bakery Leader, reporting to the Regional Operations Leader, will provide hands-on leadership for one of the bakeries in the GTA. You will insure that all production schedules are met safely, and on time, while continually providing collaborative leadership, working with all departments to assist in the reduction of costs; improvement of production efficiencies, coach and mentor you team in quality processes, all within a fast paced food manufacturing environment.

**Salary Range**: $120,000/year - $150,000/year (based on experiene level)

**What Wonderbrands Offers**:

- Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth
- Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits
- Pension plan with matching contribution
- Quarterly incentive program
- Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.

**Responsibilities**:

- Leads by example and fosters an environment of mutual respect and teamwork among Teams
- Responsible for leading all manufacturing leaders, and team members, and fostering a Health & Safety environment
- Leads, coaches, mentors and supports leaders in the Bakery
- Ensures production schedules are met
- Oversee reporting of the bakery’s KPIs
- Works collaboratively with the T&D team to ensure compliance on people practices and to address any Team Member related issues
- Follow-ups and manages any issues that happen in the bakery.
- Works closely with home office teams (R&D, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering and more)
- Is visible throughout the bakery, and co-ordinates the various department schedules, products and manpower to ensure that the production in the bakery runs smoothly
- Works closely with maintenance and sanitation teams to insure BRC standards in the plant
- Provides orientation and training as required to ensure an effective and efficient work force
- Ensures that a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing Company Standards and following up on regular inspections.

**Job Requirements**:

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing leadership role, preferably at the plant management level.
- Must be a demonstrated leader who easily interacts with others and is adept at leading and motivating a team to meet demands established by the schedule
- Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication skills
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
- Flexible to be on call as needed
- Working knowledge of GMP's, HACCP & O.H.S.A required Strong mathematical and computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Post-secondary education an asset
- Be a model to others. A “hands-on” style and is aggressive in achieving desired results

**What is the recipe for a great career at Wonderbrands**

Wonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 14 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.

Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake. We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.

**Disclaimer**: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

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