Operations Site Manager

**Belvika Trade & Packaging Ltd. **is a leading one-stop contract packaging company, specializing in precision packing of dry foods, chocolate and confectionary products from multiple facilities totaling more than 400,000 ft2. An almost 30-year-old and 100% owned Canadian Company, Belvika has grown to be one of the largest co-packers of chocolate, confectionary and snack products in Canada. Belvika uses its extensive experience in managing both manual processes and automated equipment to handle primary and secondary packaging of products for some of the world’s best known confectionary brands.

Belvika is currently seeking an **Operations Site Manager** **to manage primarily our production Airport facility located at 9050 Airport Road, Brampton, Ontario and when required, our Goreway production facility. This position is ideal for an individual with a strong mix of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, an ability to work with various computer programs (Microsoft Office, ERP) and a desire to take on new challenges in a fast paced and exciting customer focused environment.
- Manage, Supervise & Coordinate the employees working within the operation of the facility
- Train & mentor staff to ensure policies, procedures and quality requirements are met
- Ensure production targets are being achieved while maintaining efficient use of staff resources
- Ensure all daily, weekly and monthly reports are being completed and KPIs are being reviewed in accordance to company policies
- Develop and implement a continuous improvement program to support the company’s goals around improved costs and efficiencies
- Ensure that all reporting employees are completing their assigned duties while adhering to company policies and procedures. This includes Supervisors, Line Leaders, Mechanics and Office Staff.
- Enhance and develop policies, procedures and systems to meet the goals of the facility.
- Work with Director of Operations or designate to ensure the operation is within its operating budget
- Interact with client and 3rd party logistics provider in order to develop and maintain a professional, positive and cooperative relationship.
- Handle client enquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner.
- Handle and discuss operational issues/problems with Director of Operations or designate
- Responsible for recruitment, hiring, disciplining (while using HR dept. support), terminations and performance evaluation of staff.
- Train/instruct newly hired staff (such as Planners, Inventory Personnel, Supervisors, Line Leaders, etc and monitor their progress by signing off on their company issued Training program.
- Responsible for ensuring staff is accurately recording and completing of production, inventory, shipping documentation, and lot code records.
- Manage day to day employee vacation and absence tracking with company staffing coordinator
- Ensure compliance of all Health & Safety Rules and Regulations, along with proper investigation and reporting of all property violations
- Ensure the staff maintain a clean and organized facility in accordance with Company standards.
- Ensure all staff are adhering to all Quality Standards, GMP and company policies and procedures.
- Ensure to maintain the overall facility site log books as required by the Company’s SOPs for various areas such as equipment, general maintenance, H&S, employee training, etc.

**Education/Work experience requirements**:

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing facility in a leadership role, preferably in a CPG environment;
- Previous management experience;
- College equivalent or higher;
- Knowledge of distribution, inventory and supply chain practices.

**Key technical & **behavioural** competencies**:

- Previous experience with SAP or other ERP software systems considered an asset;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel;
- Strong analytical and mathematical abilities;
- Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills;
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, short lead-times and adjust priorities in a professional manner;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Detail oriented;
- Ability to work in a team environment.