Job title Plant and QA Manager
Reports to President

Job purpose

The individual is responsible for the entire manufacturing operation including maintenance and all quality systems. This is a hands on position and requires spending time on the shop floor as well as leading the operation.

Duties and responsibilities

- Lead the production and Packaging Supervisors in performing the daily plant schedule
- Develop all HACCP policies and procedures. and provide training to all employees
- Work with the CFIA to maintain compliance
- Help budget and plan for capital and plant expense
- Lead the production planning and inventory control of the facility
- Help in developing new products
- Work to maintain current labels with CFIA and approvals for new labels
- Be a leader in continuous improvement and cost control
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Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• College diploma in a related field at a minimum
• Experience leading a food manufacturing facility at the supervisor or production manager level. Preference is with meat processing experience
• Good mechanical attributes
• Good oral, written communication skills
• Able to work with office manager to co-run the facility
• A good leader and team player
• 5 years’ experience in a leadership role within a food plant

Working conditions

- 75% office work 25% on the shop floor
- Working in a cold environment
- Heavy lifting over 20 kg
- Wet environment

Physical requirements

- There is some heavy lifting over 20 kg.
- There is some repetitive movement.

Direct reports

Supervisors and all hourly employees