Plant Manager

About Staffing Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production is seeking a Plant Manager in Calgary to oversee daily operations and lead strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will enhance productivity and foster talent development in a diverse work environment. This role demands strong expertise in inventory, supply chain management, and a commitment to quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering or manufacturing management preferred.
• 7+ years of equivalent experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Advanced English skills for communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and provide leadership.
• Guide team to meet production and safety goals.
• Oversee hiring and talent development alongside HR.

Skills

inventory management

supply chain management

production management

people development

adaptability

initiative

Education

University degree or college diploma in engineering or manufacturing management

Minimum of 7 years’ equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Word

JD Edwards

Job description

Connecting you to Plant Manager jobs in Calgary!

About Staffing is an Alberta-based recruitment company that connects jobseekers to employers across Canada. Established in 1996, About Staffing is a BBB Accredited Business and a proud member of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.

We have partnered with a long standing food products provider to support them in the recruitment process to find their next Plant Manager.

Job ID: 41812

Job Type: Direct Hire

Category: Manufacturing – Management

Our amazing client is looking for a Plant Manager to join their long-standing organization.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations for the facility all while providing excellent leadership to raise productivity and develop talent. This individual will value devoted leadership, believing empowering their workers will empower them.

The Plant Manager will work closely with all operational departments of the company from warehousing, maintenance, shipping, and receiving, as well as have a close relationship with human resources. Customer service, teamwork, adaptability, safety, and taking initiative are a must. Being open to the multicultural team and varying viewpoints is key to being successful in this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties will include providing overall leadership and strategic direction for operations, warehousing, and maintenance. Responsibilities will involve guiding the team and instilling best practices to meet production, quality, and food safety goals, as well as efficiencies, process compliance, and health and safety standards.

The key job functions are:

• Managing all day-to-day operations for the facility
• Providing leadership to raise productivity and develop talent
• Providing strategic direction for the plant – capital expenditures, budget management, performance management/success planning of the team, and culture
• Being responsible for all operational departments, maintenance, warehouse, and shipping
• Overseeing hiring, progressive disciplines, terminations, performance management, and talent development while working alongside the HR department
• Supporting new product development and improvement
• Developing equipment preventative maintenance schedules and recommending machine replacements
• Managing operational budgets and actively participating in developing the company’s short and long-term project growth
• Contributing to annual business planning and budgeting
• Reviewing all departmental projects, looking for improvements in cost reduction, safety, customer requirements, and market growth
• Improving production standards through time studies and other standard data development methods
• Coordinating the company’s Health & Safety program

Education:

• University degree or college diploma in engineering or manufacturing management
• And/or minimum of 7 years’ equivalent experience

Qualifications:

• Advanced English skills are required to read, comprehend, and deliver instructions, correspondence, blueprints, and verbal communication
• Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions, identify root causes, and develop solutions
• Ability to work in loud environments with constant noise and above normal temperatures during summer months
• Prior experience in a food manufacturing environment is an asset

Experience:

• Understanding of inventory, supply chain, and production management
• Knowledge of Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing (asset)
• Advanced knowledge in Excel, Word, and JD Edwards

Skills:

• Strong inventory, supply chain, and production management skills
• People development – have the mindset that empowering your workers is the best policy
• Adaptable
• The ability to take initiative

Base Salary: $125,000 to $140,000 annually

Work Hours:

• 5:00am to 2:30pm (ideal, but flexible)

Remote Work:

• This position is not remote. You are required to be on site.

Additional Notes:

• This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.

Equity. Diversity. Inclusion. At About Staffing EDI has always been a business priority and is continually upheld in our business practices. The About Staffing team would like to thank everyone who applies and will contact those potential candidates who are suitable for the position based on the employer’s needs.

About Staffing recruiters are Alberta’s experts in connecting candidates with plant manager jobs. We focus on temporary, direct hire (permanent) and temporary-to-direct hire placements in the corporate, industrial, management and technical fields.

About Staffing’s recruitment specialists believe in a human-to-human approach in hiring. We read your resume, conduct person-to-person interviews and make our matches to plant manager jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I apply?

Our Recruitment Team will be notified once you have submitted your resume. They will review your resume against our current job postings. If you meet the employer’s requirements, a recruiter may be in touch to begin the recruitment process.

Please note we are only contacting applicants who meet the employer’s needs of the positions we are actively working on. We are constantly posting plant manager jobs so check back with us regularly.

A recruiter will keep your resume on file for future opportunities. If and when a position vacancy becomes available and you meet the requirements, a recruiter will reach out to begin the recruitment process.

For more FAQs, feel free to stop by job seeker page.

Please reference Job ID: 41812 in your application.