Directeur (trice) de Production Moulage / Manager - Industrial Molding

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Sainte-Scholastique; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chocolate manufacturer in Sainte-Scholastique is looking for a Production Manager to oversee molding operations and ensure compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of production management experience in the food industry and strong planning skills. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Flexible work environment

Performance bonus program

Employee wellness program

Free coffee on site

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in production management within the food industry.
• In-depth knowledge of production management principles.
• Ability to adapt in a highly dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee chocolate product molding operations and food safety.
• Manage production supervisors and ensure operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Planning and organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management Sciences, or related field

Job description

About the role

Reporting to the Plant Director, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing chocolate product molding operations and food safety, in compliance with Barry Callebaut’s expectations and standards.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and organize all departmental activities to achieve efficiency objectives while meeting customer needs;
• Ensure that production complies with FSSC 22000, HACCP, and GMP standards;
• Ensure that production lines and sanitation-related activities meet established operational efficiency targets and take necessary actions;
• Directly manage production supervisors;
• Work collaboratively and synergistically with other departments;
• Develop your own knowledge and skills, as well as those of your team, to contribute to organizational efficiency;
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities at all levels: health and safety, productivity, quality, processes, and work methods;
• Foster a work environment where company values are respected;
• Act as the primary replacement for the Plant Director when required;
• Contribute to maintaining product safety by adopting behaviors that meet defined requirements.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management Sciences, or another related field;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in production management within the food industry or in a similar role;
• Strong planning and organizational skills with in-depth knowledge of production management principles;
• Ability to work in a highly dynamic environment requiring strong adaptability to change;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, planning, time management, and prioritization skills;
• Ability to manage and develop a production team;
• Bilingual (French and English) to interact with colleagues outside Canada.

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package;
• Paid time off, plus generous holiday time;
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility;
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature (#OneBC);
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth within an organization that values development and internal career growth;
• Mission to make sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate, prioritizing prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all our products;
• Performance bonus program;
• Employee wellness program;
• Employee referral program;
• Free coffee on site;
• Parking/Electric vehicle charging stations.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

Location: St‑Hyacinthe, CA, J2S 1Y7

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