Site Director

Canada Packers Inc.; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Defined contribution pension

Job summary

Canada Packers is seeking a Site Director in Lethbridge to lead plant operations, ensure food safety and quality, and drive cost efficiency. You will manage costs, labour, yield, and capital budgets while maintaining strong employee relations and safety performance.

The role requires post-secondary education and a track record of leading large manufacturing teams, with a focus on continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large teams in manufacturing, preferably in the food/bev sector.
• Proven track record managing production targets and cost improvements.
• Strong cost management and budgeting mindset.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance (food safety, HACCP, health and safety).

Responsibilities

• Accountable for production costs, labour utilization, yield, and cost improvement.
• Ensure adherence to Food Safety and GMP including BRC audits.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and capital budgeting.
• Maintain positive employee relations and implement HR processes.
• Develop and execute capital plant budget.
• Manage overhead budget and direct product costs.
• Align with demand planning to meet customer service targets.
• Lead hourly and salaried teams and uphold health & safety targets.
• Support Sales, Marketing, and Product Development on new initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality standards daily.

Skills

People leadership

Cost management

Budgeting

KPIs

Problem solving

Communication

Decision making

Regulatory compliance

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Proudly raised; Responsibly made.

Canada Packers is building the global standard for sustainable pork. Raised with care. Crafted with purpose. Trusted around the world.

We are a values-based organization that thrives on collaboration. Whether on a farm, production line, or in an office environment, team members embrace accountability and a continuous improvement mindset to drive sustained business growth.

Join us and be part of an exciting journey where your talent and passion can make a real impact!

About This Opportunity:

This position is accountable for managing the overall results of the Lethbridge plant from a manufacturing perspective, while strictly adhering to Food Safety and Quality requirements and providing superior customer satisfaction as a lowest cost producer. The Site Director is responsible for ensuring the plant operates using good manufacturing practices, in an environment that complies with health and safety and human resources standards.

Responsibilities:

Accountable for production costs, labour utilization, yield, and cost improvement initiatives.

Ensure adherence to the Company’s Food Safety requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices, including the completion of BRC and audit targets.

Strive to continuously improve the reduction of operating costs.

Maintain and build a productive and positive employee relations environment through effective implementation of positive employee relations initiatives.

Develop, recommend, and implement Capital Improvement for plant, including the preparation and execution of a Capital Plant budget.

Responsible for preparing and executing the plant overhead budget, and direct product cost targets.

Strive to meet or exceed customer service level targets through the synchronization of process/activities with all functional area processes, from demand planning through to the delivery to the customer.

Manage the performance of the hourly and salaried team through effective implementation of all people related processes and policies.

Strive to meet all Health and Safety targets.

Support Sales and Marketing and Product Development on new product initiatives.

Maintain regulatory compliance with all legislative bodies that impact plant performance.

Responsible for adherence to all policies and procedures for Quality Assurance, Food Safety and customer specifications on a day-to-day basis.

Skills & Experience:

Post-secondary education in business, operations, foods science, engineering, or agriculture.

Experience leading large teams in a manufacturing, unionized environment, preferably in the food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods industry.

Proven track record managing production targets, and cost and continuous improvement initiatives.

Strong cost management and budgeting mindset with the ability to use KPIs to measure progress (i.e. throughput, yield, downtime, labour efficiency).

Demonstrated ability to build leadership capacity, with strong decision making and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage others to drive performance and teamwork.

Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements within a manufacturing environment (i.e. food safety, HACCP, health and safety).

What We Offer:

Values based culture.

Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.

Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity is a critical component of our culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail] .