Production manager - manufacturing

Kibbi; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi in Vancouver, Canada, is seeking a Production Operations Manager to lead scheduling, inventory, and process improvements in a fast-moving consumer goods environment.

You will oversee daily operations, ensure quality control, manage budgets, and supervise a team of 5–10 staff, with a focus on efficiency and safety. Relevant CFIA knowledge is required.

Qualifications

• College/CEGEP education required.
• 5+ years of experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

Responsibilities

• Develop production schedules and duty assignments to ensure proper functioning.
• Evaluate daily operations.
• Maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products to prevent shortages.
• Plan and organize daily operations.
• Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines.
• Direct quality control inspections.
• Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques.
• Organize and maintain inventory.
• Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work.
• Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Quality control

Attention to detail

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Excel

Word processing software

Accounting software

Spreadsheet

MS Windows

Internet

Job description

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 5 years or more
• or equivalent experience

WORK SETTING

• Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG)

TASKS

• Develop production schedules and duty assignments to ensure proper functioning
• Evaluate daily operations
• Maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products to prevent shortages
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines
• Direct quality control inspections
• Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
• Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget

SUPERVISION

• 5-10 people

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Knowledge of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency

COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE

• Word processing software
• Accounting software
• Spreadsheet
• Internet
• MS Windows
• MS Excel

TYPE OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

• Food

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

• Process improvement

SPECIALIZATION/EXPERIENCE (BUSINESS SALES AND SERVICES)

• Distribution

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Criminal record check

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Physically demanding

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Early morning
• Evening
• Flexible hours
• Morning

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Night
• To be determined
• Day
• Weekend

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Health care plan

OTHER BENEFITS

• Free parking available
• Other benefits