JOB Description

TitlePlant Manager

DepartmentOperations

LocationWestern Canada

Reports toCOO

Company Background

Donald�s Fine Foods is a family owned business that has operated for over 20 years. We are a specialty meat manufacturer spanning four plants in British Columbia and Saskatchewan.

Company Values

Customer Focus � Exceptional customer service is the measure of our success

Integrity � Fairness, honesty, responsibility and trust mark every relationship inside and outside of the company

People - We treat our employees, customers, suppliers and the community with respect

Quality � Uncompromising standards in everything we do

Safety � We care about our people and emphasize a culture of safety throughout our Company

Job Description

The position of Plant Manager will oversee all daily operations of the primary processing pork slaughter plant ensuring compliance of policies and procedures. The incumbent will develop and adhere to defined processes that will maximize stewardship, team development, safety, quality, yields and productivity. This role will be a member of the operations leadership team and must adhere to the values of the organization when making decisions and solving problems. As a senior leader in the organization, the role must encourage employee follow-ship and be an example of the culture that define Donald�s Fine Foods. Our customers are at the core of all we do and this incumbent must exhibit a propensity to meet customer expectation without compromising safety, quality, compliance requirements, and unnecessary waste.

Critical Objectives

Lead and engage approximately 270 Unionized plant employees and management team members to fulfill company goals

Develop business plans consistent with company strategy

Assure effective costs and yields without compromising safety, quality, and service

Maintain a strong customer service relationship with customers

Develop new and innovative products and integrate third party volume opportunities

Engage and effectively manage union, supplier, and contractor relationships

Uphold company policies, procedures, and all food safety requirement

Ensure safety of all personnel in facility

Maintain facility infrastructure standards consistent with company image

Food safety program compliance

Responsibilities

Safety

Provide and maintain a safe working environment for all employees and contractors

Compliance with all WorkSafe and Occupational Health and Safety regulations

Guide team towards achieving zero lost time and medical aid incidents

Food Safety

Enforce HACCP/CFIA and food safety regulations

Collaborate CFIA officials to promote cooperative working relations

Ensure sanitation department is keeping the plant ready for operation

Guide team towards being audit ready for BRC

Leadership

Exemplify honesty, integrity, quality and trust

Develop a robust employee and team development and succession plans

Maintain engaged employee relations

Ensure all daily, weekly and monthly plant communication forums are conducted routinely and effectively

Ensure performance management reviews are timely and constructive

Production Execution

Oversee execution of all manufacturing, warehousing, DSD, maintenance, processes

Maintain a cost effective manpower plan

Manage annual site costs to lower than inflation

Validate execution of all routine, preventative and predictive maintenance tasks

Fulfill production orders on-time and in full

Ensure yields are managed while not affecting product quality

Quality

Ensure product specifications are current and strictly enforced

Ensure compliance with all GMP standards

Effect all sanitation procedures to achieve plant SPC results

Continuous Improvement

Establish 5S facility

Reduce four waste streams � Time; Capital; Process; Inventory

Leverage Root Cause Analysis/Process Analytics/Lean Problem Solving

Establish and manage a culture of continuous improvement through KPIs

Cost

Continuously reengineer processes without impacting quality and safety

Manage capital spend to on-time, on budget, and defined benefits criteria

Critical KPIs

Customer Service level

Fill Rate

Cost/Kg (Service Fee)

Plant Utilization

Customer complaints, claims, cost, and satisfaction

CFIA/HACCP/BRC Audits

Turnover/Absenteeism

Downtime

Waste Reduction/Yield Improvement

TRIR/Severity/Frequency/WCB work orders

Union Relations

Position Requirements

Plant Management experience of no less than 7 years

Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)

Familiarity with industry standards, equipment, and technical expertise

Knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, yield management, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes

Computer literacy

Ability to create accountability and to lead by example

Strong team building, decision-making, and people management skills

Degree in Business Management; Food Science; Engineering or related field preferred

Position Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Collaborative Leadership and Interpersonal Skills

Critical-Thinking Skills

Organizational Planning Skills

Analytical based Problem-Solving Skills

Computer/System literacy - Microsoft Office; Inventory/Planning/Scheduling Software

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

On-site parking

RRSP match

Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

10 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:

Bonus pay

Work Location: In deadline: 2023-11-30

Job purpose: To oversee a manufacturing plant's operations, to provide leadership and to ensure that budget and production deadlines are met.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

1. Provide guidance in developing Purchasing, Product Design / Development, Site Standards, and Process Control as outlined in BRC�s Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 7

2. Delegate production and food safety compliance responsibility to the Supervisor and QC staff.

3. Work with the QC for supplier approval and performance monitoring

4. Work with the QC and production for process control program implementation and continuous improvement

5. Oversee production, sanitation and logistic department

6. Responsible for carrying out and completing all production orders respectively

7. Ensuring quality of all products and maintaining plant efficiency (ie: proper run times, minimal waste and preventative maintenance)

8. Actively involved during audit and corrective action follow-up

9. Hiring, evaluation reviews and firing of employee.

10. Hiring, evaluation reviews and firing of contractors.

11. Responsible for the coordination and execution of all production; coordinating all orders specifically pertaining to production and overseeing the functions of logistics

12. Responsible for the handling of all equipment and machinery

13. In house day-to-day operations within the administrative and production realms of the business

14. Maintain clean and safe plant.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $75,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care

Paid time off
Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed



Ability to commute/relocate:

Mississauga, ON L4X 2G6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

plant management: 1 year Location: In person

About Us

Originally founded as Holsag Europe in 1960, Holsag Canada has been operating a privately owned manufacturing plant in Lindsay, Ontario since 1990. We source wood from the finest grown, and 100% sustainable, European Beech Wood forests in Europe. Our chairs are crafted in our facility by local residents who care about designing and building the best chairs on the market. We�re proud to serve our business partners in senior living, fine dining, education, and hospitality throughout North America.

Holsag operates in a 270,000 square�foot manufacturing facility that has shipped over a million chairs worldwide. Our Lindsay facility serves customers in all Canadian Provinces and the United States.?All chairs enter the USA duty�free under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).

Holsag is a member of the Mity Inc. family of businesses.

Overview

Holsag is looking for the right individual to lead our plant in Lindsay, Ontario. Holsag, a member of the Mity Inc. family of businesses, manufacturers high quality wood chairs for the senior living, restaurant, and many other markets. This position will direct all plant operations and is responsible for the safe and efficient manufacturing of the high quality product that our company is known for, and will lead and support dynamic and highly skilled team in meeting and exceeding expectations.

Duties and responsibilities

Responsible for the safety of our team of over 75 associates in Lindsay.

Administers recurring or daily functions or processes necessary for business execution and identifies opportunities for improvement or efficiencies

Develops and implements strategies meant to assist the business in meeting its critical goals and objectives in the most efficient manner possible

Approves and allocates resources based on business priorities

Oversees the activities and gives strategic direction to their direct reports (Including direct reports in operations, engineering and supply chain; as well as dotted line reports in finance and HR), sets goals, and coaches them on their development

Evaluates and recommends changes to policies or procedures

Qualifications

Bachelor�s degree in business management, engineering, or another related field. Master�s degree preferred.

5 to 7 years supervisory experience and successful performance

Previous experience leading a team in a manufacturing/durable goods environment

Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles

Strong background in Workplace Safety Leadership

Interacting and collaborating with co-workers to solve problems creatively and with high integrity

Taking an objective, data-driven approach to managing projects

Organized and process driven

Driving accountability and execution

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Competitive Flex Account for Rx, Dental and Vision

Robust wellness plan including but not limited to massage, chiropractic, physiotherapy

Staff discount

Lindsay is located in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes, and is within walking distance of the Trent-Severn Waterway

Relocation package available

Holsag is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, indicate this on your application and we will ensure accommodations are made to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site parking

Relocation assistance

Vision care

Wellness program
Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Application deadline: start date: 2022-07-11

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Hours of work are Monday - Thursday 5:30am - 5:00 pm and if required on Fridays from 5:30 am to 12 noon. Compensation includesSalary + Bonus + Benefits

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Key Responsibilities:

� Direct and Manage all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, equipment/facilities maintenance, housekeeping, quality, and other production-related activities.

� Plan, Organize, Direct, and Run day-to-day operations to meet daily/weekly/monthly manufacturing targets and our customers� expectations

� Direct reports - unionized Team Leaders, and Hourly Manufacturing employees

� Coordinate, Direct and Manage teams to ensure that manufacturing targets and objectives are met

� Accountable for Health and Safety - ensuring compliance to all established Health & Safety rules and provincial laws

� Liaison with senior management on the status of production projects and daily operations. Attend and participate in various company meetings and provide updates or present as required

� Communicate with the teams and share company goals and objectives

� Develop, Recommend, Participate in continuous improvement systems for production methods, production information systems, interactions with other functions and groups and internal communications between teams for productivity and throughput improvement

� Assist in the evaluation of the well-being of each team member through ongoing interaction within the teams

� Work with manufacturing engineers, design engineers, and logistics management to evaluate equipment upgrades and capex requirements

� Ensure all employees are trained on Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for their particular job function and that they are performing the job in the manner outlined in the SOP

� Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and quality system

� Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process and quality system; recommend or provide solutions through designated channels; verifying the implementation of solutions, control further processing, delivery or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected

� Assist in Materials Inventory and Controls management

� Some primarily local travel may be required during the business day. Some out of town/overnight travel may be expected on occasion

Requirements:

� Must have 5+ years of proven work experience as a Plant Manager in a sheet metal fabrication, unionized manufacturing environment. Hands on operation and supervisory responsibilities in multiple fabrication processes such as sheet metal shearing, press brakes, spot welding, MIG welding, light assembly, and other general fabrication activities

� Experience with industry standard equipment with strong technical knowledge and expertise

� Experience implementing quality systems and lean manufacturing practices is highly desired

� Experience with managing unionized employees

� Strong communication skills � both written and verbal

� Ability to utilize as well as create effective excel spreadsheets. Experienced user of Microsoft Word and Outlook

� Facilitation experience and strong leadership skills with the ability to successfully work with different levels of personnel

� Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)

� Computer literacy

� Ability to create accountability and to lead by example

� Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Bonus pay
Benefits:

Casual dress

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match
Schedule:

12 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Ajax, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work question(s):

Are you eligible to work full time for any employer in Canada?

Are you available to work Monday to Thursday 5:30am-5:00pm and if required on Fridays from 5:30am to 12pm ?

When would you be available to start working in this position?

What is your salary range expectation?

Education:

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

Unionized employee Supervisory: 5 years (preferred)

Business & Management: 5 years (preferred)

Manufacturing Plant Manager: 5 years (required)

production management: 5 years (required)

Computer literacy: 5 years (required)

Sheet Metal production: 5 years deadline: 2022-07-04

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Responsibilities

� Work closely with safety, human resources, and strategic business development to create programs to support compliance and initiatives while operating within budget

� Foster continuous improvement activities, reduction of equipment downtime/change overs, capacity planning, waste/scrap reduction, and cost control

� Creation of key performance indicators ensuring they are reviewed, communicated, and achieved while driving quality, efficiency, and cost

� Promote a culture of performance and accountability through engagement to enhance and develop talent capability.

� Plan, implement and monitor production operations to meet scheduled production volume requirements. Execute production department activities to achieve the overall plant production schedule.

� Liaison with internal and external teams to ensure the company�s quality standards are met

� Work in collaboration with the CFO to ensure all financial reports are accurately presented in a timely manner and inventory counts/cycles are performed, discrepancies investigated, and inventory systems maintained

� Communicate regularly with all teams to optimize plant performance and resolve issues collaboratively

Qualifications

� A minimum of 5+ plus years operational management experience in a construction or manufacturing related field

� Exceptional leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, ability to coach employees to make decisions and improve their current tasks

� The ability to engage ownership throughout the teams with focus on employees� development and career growth

� Act as a change agent: focus on continuous improvement to bring forward-thinking ideas and makes decision to improve our current processes

� Engage employees to make their own decision, with a strong focus on safety

� Solid financial acumen with a strength in analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

� Team oriented with the ability to engage people.

� Inter provincial red seal in carpentry, electrical, or plumbing and training or certification in business management would be considered an asset

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

� Competitive salaries

� Health and Dental Group Benefits

� Group RRSP with employer contribution

� Relocation assistance available

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

RRSP match

Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Fredericton, NB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work 5 years (preferred)

Overview

Summit Crushing is currently searching for a Plant Manager to be accountable for the leadership, development & management of all functions of the Quarry. The Plant Manager will ensure site staffing and oversee safe production to enable plant productivity and maintenance in an efficient manner, while producing quality products for clients. The primary focus will be on safety and optimizing available reserves and capital employed while maximizing productivity at the lowest cost of production.

Responsibilities

Health and Safety:

Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environment areas. Promotes a positive safety culture through safety leadership

Ensure strict compliance with all health and safety rules and country regulations

Implementation and management of all safety initiatives

Maintain safety processes and procedures up to date

Exceed expectations for safety initiatives

Ensure the Contactor Safety Management program is strictly followed for all contractors on the site including prequalification, monitoring, documenting and reviewing contractor safety.

Financial Management:

Promote a culture of performance and exceeding expected results

Drive and track financial performance via monthly operation forecast.

Complete operations forecast for Day 14 and month end review, ensure all costs are accounted for and are accurate.

Participate in month end review of previous months results

Participate in monthly inventory, sales & production planning.

Effectively develop goals and objectives to implement actions, track performance and continuously look for opportunities for improvement

Adhere to purchasing policies, procedures and directives

Balance inventory and sales needs to manage and minimize working capital impact

Ensure all SAP System reporting, coding and approvals are completed accurately and on time based on the processes and procedures laid out for this role.

Topline & Customer Focus:

Work with sales team to drive customer retention and attraction

Drive quality for customer retention

Seek opportunities to meet and exceed customer expectations

Ensure a quality product within specifications and timely delivery to clients

Site Management:

Work closely with operations manager to develop best practices, processes and to ensure plant activities are optimized and costs are best in class

Actively lead on a daily basis on site operations

Implement and follow best practices for maintenance, production and shipping processes

Implement strategies to achieve target key performance indicators (KPI)

Effectively use company resources and programs to drive operational excellence

Environment, Land & Community Relations:

Run site operations in a way to have minimal negative impact on the surrounding environment and communities

Implement and manage operational standards to manage activities and mitigate our environmental impact

Develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships with the local communities to ensure Summit is seen as a partner in environmental stewardship

Work with local regulatory bodies to comply with all permit and bylaw requirements

People Management:

Provide leadership for operations and office staff located at the Quarry by working closely with crew and foremen

Actively engage in employee assessment and development according to the HR business cycle

Facilitate progressive discipline as required

Align people management and training goals to meet business and people needs

Dimensions:

Direct Reports: 1 Assistant Manager, 2 Office Staff (Plant Admin & QC) and 12 Non-Unionized Hourly Employees

Indirect Reports: 1 Scale Clerk

Volumes: 1.0M Tonnes

Specific Accountabilities

Compliance with Safety, Land and Environment procedures

Drill, Blast, Processing & Shipping Activities

Production and inventory management of products within specification

Mobile and fixed equipment maintenance

Mine planning and site development

Effectively drive and seek cost improvement opportunities

Monthly operations and production forecasts

Innovation and continuous improvement to plant performance

Qualification Profile

Education

Undergraduate degree in mining or engineering preferred

Experience and Skill Set:

3 years of proven operational and supervisory experience preferred

Basic knowledge of aggregate industry

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Must be able to analyze financial statements and make recommendations

Strong communication, negotiation and change management skills

Prior work experience in unionized environment

Ability to foster and grow a strong safety culture

High energy positive leader with ability to influence high performing teams

Independent thinker

High capacity of working under pressure and stress

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $85,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus pay
Benefits:

Casual dress

Dental care

Extended health care

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Ability to BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)