Plant Manager

2 weeks ago

St Catharines, Ontario, Canada Iron Will Raw Full time

Plant Manager

Iron Will Raw Inc. is a leading manufacturer of premium raw pet food dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of pets through optimal nutrition. We're guided by a deep understanding of the transformative power of proper pet nutrition and we believe every pet deserves to live a vibrant, healthy life.

As an ambitious, values-driven Canadian company, Iron Will Raw is growing and scaling its operations to meet rising demand.

Role Summary

We're seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead our food manufacturing and warehousing facility. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily production and warehousing work while scaling our team and processes to increase capacity. You'll be responsible for developing our people, fostering accountability, solving problems in real-time, and making sound decisions. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, hands-on leader who champions continuous improvement, ensures strict food safety compliance, and inspires a culture of teamwork, good judgment, and excellence on the production floor.

Responsibilities

  • Operational Oversight: Oversee and manage all daily plant operations and team members to meet production, warehousing, quality, and safety standards that comply with our HACCP program.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the team, fostering a positive and accountable work culture. Supervise and train employees in proper procedures and best practices, and develop their skills through regular feedback, coaching, and recognition in a supportive environment.
  • Quality & Food Safety: Partner with Quality Assurance Manager to uphold food safety standards, ensuring ongoing HACCP compliance and continuous improvement across all facility activities.
  • Safety & Maintenance: Champion a clean, organized, and safety-first environment through regular equipment checks, preventive maintenance, and consistent health and safety training.

Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience in a production leadership role within the food manufacturing industry. Experience managing in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment is preferred.
  • Food Safety Expertise: Proven experience in a HACCP-certified food production environment, with strong knowledge of food safety and quality standards.
  • Leadership Skills: A hands-on leader who leads by example on the production floor and can inspire, coach, and develop staff at all levels.
  • Communication & Problem-Solving: Strong communication, interpersonal and strong problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and the ability to make decisions under time-pressures.
  • Systems & Tools: Able to learn and leverage production management systems and tools.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary and company-paid benefits package (health, dental, vision, etc.)
  • Growth & Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development, including potential for career advancement as our company expands.
  • Supportive Culture: A supportive and collaborative work environment within a small, Canadian company that values integrity, innovation, and teamwork.

Iron Will Raw is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Work Location: In person

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