food production manager

Rocky Mountain Chocolate; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A confectionery company in Burnaby seeks a Production Manager to oversee production schedules and manage operations in a fast-paced environment. You will lead quality control inspections and train new staff. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of experience in production management within the food industry. This role is permanent and full-time, offering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health care plan

Supports for newcomers and refugees

Support for youths

Support for Indigenous people

Supports for visible minorities

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience in production management.
• Ability to develop production schedules and manage operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop production schedules and duty assignments.
• Direct quality control inspections.
• Hire and train employees on new equipment.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 40 hours per week

Education: College/CEGEP

Experience: 5 years or more

Responsibilities

• Develop production schedules and duty assignments to ensure proper functioning
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Direct quality control inspections
• Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques
• Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
• Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget

Type of product and industry experience

• Type of product: Chocolate and confectionery
• Type of industry experience: Food

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Supports for newcomers and refugees: Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Support for Indigenous people: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Support for mature workers: Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Supports for visible minorities: Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees