Plant Manager

KIT Recruitment; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agri-food company in Swift Current is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to oversee daily operations and lead a growing division. This role entails ensuring compliance with safety standards, optimizing processes, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and substantial experience in operations management within food manufacturing. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

3 weeks of paid vacation

RRSP matching program

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in plant or operations management.
• 5+ years in food manufacturing, ideally in a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with safety and quality systems in production settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations including production and distribution.
• Collaborate with logistics for efficient movement of goods.
• Lead and mentor staff while ensuring compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Decision-making

Process optimization

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering

Tools

Plant management software

Job description

KIT Recruitment is teaming up with a trailblazing agri-food company with its brand-new Food Ingredients Division—and they need a hands-on Plant Manager to lead the charge.

If you’ve got the leadership skills, love streamlining operations, and want to leave your mark on a growing division with global reach, this is your moment.

Plant Manager – Role Details:

· Competitive base salary

· Comprehensive health and dental benefits (starting after 90 days)

· 3 weeks of paid vacation

· Monday–Friday schedule, with overtime as needed

· RRSP matching program (eligible after 6 months)

Plant Manager – Responsibilities:

· Managing daily operations – including production, storage, and distribution of food ingredient products

· Collaborating with logistics to ensure smooth, efficient movement of goods

· Leading and mentoring staff, driving a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

· Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards

· Overseeing maintenance programs to minimize downtime and ensure reliability of all equipment

· Partnering with QA teams to uphold industry standards and implement robust quality control measures

· Fostering external relationships with farmers, suppliers, and customers to support smooth operations and service excellence

· Maintaining accurate records and reports to keep senior leadership informed

Plant Manager – Qualifications

· A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline

· 7+ years of experience in plant or operations management, including team leadership and process optimization

· 5+ years in food manufacturing, ideally in a regulated environment

· Familiarity with safety and quality systems in production settings

· Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities

· Proven experience managing teams and driving improvements

· Comfortable with reporting tools and plant management software

· Certifications like 433A, 442A, or 309A are considered an asset

· A growth mindset and willingness to learn the grain/ingredient space