Plant Manager – Red Bull

Lock Search Group; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Plant Manager for a new facility in Chilliwack, BC. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in plant management within the food and/or beverage industry, with a background in food science, engineering, or business administration. Responsibilities include managing operations and ensuring safety and quality standards. Offers a competitive salary ranging from $185,000 to $210,000, along with bonuses and relocation support.

Benefits

Financial relocation support

Competitive salary

Bonuses and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven plant management experience in the food/beverage industry.
• Strong health & safety awareness.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and motivational skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make sound decisions.
• Familiarity with industry equipment and Canadian labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first health, safety & environmental culture.
• Implement strategies and processes to enhance performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Manage overall site activities and address site-wide issues.
• Develop systems to track productivity and performance.

Skills

Plant management experience

Leadership skills

Data analysis

Knowledge of safety protocols

Resource optimization

Education

Degree in food science, engineering, or business administration

Tools

Lean manufacturing tools

Job description

Plant Manager Chilliwack, BC

Lock Search Group (LSG) is partnering with Red Bull Canada to find a Plant Manager for their new Fraser Valley facility in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Cameron Lappin from LSG is leading this recruitment.

The Plant Manager will oversee launching, scaling, and managing operations including production, quality control, health & safety, facilities maintenance, process improvement, and team management. The role involves developing processes to maximize safety, quality, and productivity.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with over seven years of plant management experience in the food and/or beverage industry, with a degree in food science, engineering, or business administration. Strong knowledge of safety protocols, lean manufacturing, and resource optimization is essential. Excellent communication and leadership skills, data analysis capabilities, and familiarity with Canadian labor and safety regulations are required. Knowledge of lean methodologies and a solution-oriented mindset are highly valued.

Red Bull Canada aims to hire the most suitable candidate and offers financial relocation support for those willing to reside in the Eastern Fraser Valley region. Preference is given to local residents.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Promote a safety-first health, safety & environmental culture.
2. Implement manufacturing strategies and processes to enhance performance.
3. Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
4. Lead plant operations, setting high standards in safety, quality, and efficiency.
5. Manage overall site activities and address site-wide issues.
6. Set objectives, review performance, and ensure standards are met.
7. Optimize resource utilization and asset management.
8. Engage with stakeholders and develop plant staff.
9. Develop systems to track productivity and performance.
10. Maintain high customer service standards.
11. Drive change across people, processes, and plant.
12. Develop a long-term vision for the plant.

Qualifications:

• Degree in food science, engineering, or business administration.
• Over 7 years of senior production management experience.
• Strong health & safety awareness.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and motivational skills.
• Proven plant management experience in food/beverage industry.
• Ability to analyze data and make sound decisions.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools; Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with industry equipment, Canadian labor laws, and safety regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel internationally, including a 3-4 month onboarding in Austria with regular return visits.

The estimated base salary range is $185,000 - 210,000 annually, complemented by bonuses and benefits. Red Bull Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Applications are welcome from all qualified individuals.

If interested, please apply confidently. Thank you for your interest. Only candidates with relevant industry experience and leadership track record will be considered.