food production manager

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Ontario seeks a qualified individual to oversee daily operations in a fast-moving consumer goods environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of experience, alongside necessary certifications like WHMIS and First Aid. The role demands strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work under pressure. Health benefits, parking availability, and other perks are included in this on-site position.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Paramedical services coverage

Group insurance benefits

Parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience.
• WHMIS Certificate and First Aid Certificate are required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and organize daily operations.
• Supervise and train employees on new equipment.
• Recommend improvements to productivity and quality.
• Oversee safety and quality control procedures.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Windows

Word processing software

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG)
• Food and beverage plant
• Food and/or beverage processing

Responsibilities Tasks

• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• 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
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
• Train technicians, assistants, students or interns
• Supervise staff
• Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
• Provide staff training
• Propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures
• Oversee safety of operations
• Apply quality control procedure
• Monitor quality and production levels
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule (and possibly review) activities of workers
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Supervision

• Testers and graders, food and beverage processing
• Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing
• Labourers in food, beverage and tobacco processing
• Staff in various areas of responsibility
• 50-100 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Word processing software
• MS Windows
• MS Excel
• Lean Manufacturing
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Type of operation

• Canning
• Blending
• Bottling

Equipment and machinery experience

• Processing machinery
• High speed packaging equipment

Area of work experience

• Process troubleshooting

Type of industry experience

• Beverage
• Food
• Food and beverages

Regulations knowledge

• Knowledge of labour relations
• CIP (Cleaning In Place) and SIP (Sanitizing in Place) Systems
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment
• High temperature short time (HTST) pasteurization processing
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulations

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Goal-oriented
• Positive attitude

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available