Plant Manager

Trouw Nutrition; Saint Andrews; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in animal nutrition is looking for a Plant Manager to oversee operations in Saint Andrews, New Brunswick. This role involves managing production activities, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with all safety and quality protocols. The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing management, is a proven leader, and possesses problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement. Join us in our mission of feeding the future and fostering sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits

Robust pension plan

Annual global bonus

10 vacation days to start

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Mental Health Service

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in manufacturing and production management.
• Strong background in leadership and team management in manufacturing.
• Experience in aquaculture industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production operations and manage team of supervisors.
• Ensure safety compliance and quality standards are met.
• Lead sustainability initiatives and operational excellence projects.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Process Optimization

Continuous Improvement

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Join our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Skretting is looking for "Plant Manager for the St. Andrews, New Brunswick location for overseeing all production, maintenance process.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Plant Manager to oversee our plant: production operations, manage team of supervisors, maintenance and process engineering with primary focus on productivity, ensuring safety and quality standards, promoting sustainability, developing the team, and fostering a positive team environment.

This role requires strong leadership skills, a focus on continuous improvement, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Job Description:

• Production Planning and Execution:

  • Manage operational activities to achieve efficient and effective execution and delivery of results.

  • Coordinate production operations across multiple shifts, ensuring adherence to production schedules and budgets.

  • Focus on optimizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to maximize productivity.

• Maintenance and Repair (M&R):

  • Oversee mid and long-term maintenance planning, including budgeting. Ensure all maintenance activities are planned and prioritized to minimize disruptions and maintain continuous production.

  • Balance the need for continuous production with planned and unplanned maintenance activities.

• Leadership and People Management:

  • Provide leadership and direction to the production and maintenance teams.

  • Set individual objectives, review performance, and provide ongoing feedback.

  • Motivate and coach employees, fostering teamwork and ensuring staff are capable of achieving set objectives.

  • Develop the team and maintain a positive team environment.

• Reporting:

  • Develop and monitor relevant KPIs to maintain insight into performance against targets.

  • Monitor performance indicators, including variance reports, production reports, quality reports, safety reports, and sustainability reports.

• Quality / HSE Compliance:

  • Ensure all activities comply with HSE and quality regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

  • Promote awareness of safety and quality standards, addressing any anomalies promptly.

  • Include accident metrics and global safety initiatives.

• Operational Excellence:

  • Identify and implement improvements to systems, processes, and practices to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

  • Develop tactical plans to improve operational performance.

  • Focus on operational excellence initiatives to optimize productivity, safety, and quality.

• Sustainability and CAPEX Sponsor:

  • Lead sustainability initiatives, focusing on CO2 reduction and energy efficiency.

  • Sponsor and oversee CAPEX projects to ensure alignment with sustainability goals and operational efficiency.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Compliance with quality and HSE standards.

• Safety metrics:Lost Time Accidents, Incidents, Global Safety Initiatives.

• Quality metrics:Complaints, First Time Right, Waste.

• Cost metrics:OPEX, Inventory levels, Inventory variances, Stock accuracy.

• Productivity metrics:OEE, OTIF.

• Employee metrics:Turnover, Absenteeism, Engagement, Diversity.

• Sustainability metrics:CO2 reduction, Energy efficiency.

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

• Formal education or qualification in engineering, including a bachelor's degree or diploma, along with relevant experience in the manufacturing field or engineering industry.

• At least 10+ years of solid background in manufacturing with experience in production and maintenance management

• Previous experience in the aquaculture industry is an asset

Expectation from the Role:

• Strong leadership abilities with experience in managing teams in a manufacturing environment

• Strong manufacturing background with experience in production and maintenance management

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on process optimization.

• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies

• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives.

Why you Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits:

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group

• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone

• Annual global bonus

Local Benefits:

• Robust pension plan

• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision

• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health Service

• 10 vacation days to start (tiered)

Our organisation:

Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.