Assistant Plant Manager

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and beverage production is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to oversee production and maintenance operations. This role involves ensuring quality standards, enforcing safety measures, and fostering a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a mechanical aptitude, and experience in food production. Join a family-owned business committed to quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in food production.
• Thorough understanding of Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Expertise in Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, and food safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety measures and promote a culture of safety.
• Manage preventive maintenance schedule and enhance equipment efficiency.
• Collaborate on production planning and monitor performance against goals.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical Aptitude

Safety Management

Teamwork

Continuous Improvement

Education

Advanced education in a relevant field (Degree / Diploma)

Job description

Our client began as a modest family grocery and cheese business, evolving into a leading manufacturer of high-quality food and beverage products. Embodying the essence of the American dream, it remains family-owned, committed to tradition, quality, and innovation to meet consumer needs.

• Products Range : Offers an extensive selection of food and beverage products, catering to a variety of tastes and dietary preferences.
• Quality and Innovation : Continuously innovates to satisfy consumer demands while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
• Affordability : Focuses on providing the best products at competitive prices, ensuring value for the average family.
• Global Presence : Available across the United States and internationally, including Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, and Asia.

With its roots deeply planted in tradition and a forward-looking vision, the company prioritizes consumer satisfaction, aiming to create loyal customers through its commitment to excellence and affordability.

Compensation

A competitive compensation package is on offer, consisting of a quality base salary plus comprehensive benefits and additional perks.

Position Description

As the Assistant Plant Manager, you will help oversee and streamline our client’s production and maintenance operations within the plant, ensuring a continuous workflow and adherence to quality standards.

This very important position supports the operational staff in their roles and is responsible for ensuring the execution of preventative maintenance by the maintenance team, as well as addressing any urgent maintenance needs. You will also be tasked with upholding the Occupational Health and Safety Program, adhering to best manufacturing practices, and enforcing food safety policies.

Responsibilities and important tasks include :

• Enforce safety measures for all staff by adhering to both Company and governmental Occupational Health and Safety Policies.
• Promote a culture of safety and open dialogue.
• Keep operations in line with plant objectives through standard procedures, labor planning, and training programs.
• Implement skills development strategies for staff to ensure knowledge transfer and skill enhancement.
• Foster teamwork and a positive work environment within the plant.
• Assess staff requirements and make recommendations to the Vice President of Operations.
• Support the Vice President of Operations in securing parts and supplies needed for uninterrupted operations.
• Strictly apply all quality controls, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of production areas and equipment.
• Collaborate on production planning with the Vice President of Operations and Logistics Coordinator.
• Monitor production performance against goals and implement corrective measures as needed through continuous improvement practices.
• Lead the improvement of operational activities to uphold the continuous improvement process.
• Manage the preventive maintenance schedule and make suggestions to enhance equipment efficiency.
• Introduce strategies to boost operational efficiency throughout the plant.
• Communicate organizational goals and expectations to plant employees.
• Ensure adherence to the company’s security measures.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance shutdowns to maximize equipment efficiency.
• Cultivate equitable and constructive relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Lead effectively in urgent situations.

Experience

5+ years of leadership experience in food production with a strong mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Proven personnel management and leadership abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control.
• Expertise in Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, and other food safety protocols.

Education

Advanced education in a relevant field (Degree / Diploma).