Production Manager – Food Industry

Smart Staff Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in food production is seeking a Production Manager in Ontario to oversee production activities, drive management initiatives, and ensure compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, at least 5 years of management experience in the food industry, and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a challenging work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience at Management level in Food Industry.
• Good understanding of GMP, HACCP, and SOPs relating to food production.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production activities to meet objectives timely and cost-effectively.
• Drive strategic initiatives of management team.
• Promote safety culture to eliminate injuries.
• Develop systems for operating expenditures control.
• Generate cost savings in the plant.
• Collaborate for compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Computer skills (Word & Excel)

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills (oral & written)

Leadership ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Our Client in the Food Industry is currently looking for a Production Manager to join their growing team. This is a long term permanent role with great potential offering an excellent salary and a challenging working environment. Position : Production Manager – Food Industry

Salary : Depending on experience

Industry : Food Industry

Location : Markham / Scarborough

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the coordination of production activities to ensure that total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner with high quality.
• Member of management team by driving its strategic initiatives and modeling the Company’s values, mission, and standards of conduct.
• Drive a safety-first culture that aims to eliminate employee injuries and reduce WSIB costs.
• Develop cost effective systems of control over operating expenditures, staffing, and wages.
• Responsible for generating cost savings in the plant.
• Work with Maintenance and Engineering to ensure effective execution of capital projects required to upgrade operations or the production of new products and also work on continuous improvements in the plant.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Human Resources to ensure compliance with all legislative and company standards / requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience at Management level in Food Industry
• Strong organizational, planning & computer skills (Word & Excel) required;
• Good understanding of GMP, HACCP, and SOPs relating to food production
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (oral & written)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a group