Position Title: Plant Manager
Position Type: Full-time, on-site
Position Location: 401 Canarctic Drive, North York
Requisition ID: 2271
Role Overview Reporting to the Director, Operations, the Plant Manager is responsible for driving and managing all manufacturing and order
fulfillment activities at the plant facility while maintaining continuous and efficient production in required quality and quantity.
Develop and lead the Plant team in achieving or exceeding key performance indicators for safety, legality, regulatory compliance,
environment, quality, customer service, and cost.
Key Responsibilities - Strategically manage capacity to meet business demands and broader Sofina operations goals beyond base plant.
- Accountable for product yield, labour efficiency and overhead expenses.
- Foster a safe working environment through the development of strategies focused on accident reduction as well as energy and waste minimization.
- Ensure compliance to all OHS and environmental regulatory and corporate standards.
- Investigate and identify root causes of any non-compliance and manage development of preventative measures.
- Oversee effective application of QA programs and processes to ensure required product quality.
- Ensure programs and processes are current, functional and comply with company standards and government regulations.
- Continually develop the capability and skill set of the organization to achieve business results. Manage performance and development plans, providing consistent feedback through performance discussions.
- Foster an environment that supports the key company values and beliefs.
- Ensure effective communication throughout the organization.
- Foster a harmonious labour relations environment through promoting team spirit and building positive relationship with the Stewards and the Union representatives, and where applicable manage significant union issues
- Oversee effective deployment of human resources throughout the plant and ensure the correct administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Key Knowledge and Experience - Related Post Secondary Degree coupled with a minimum of 7 years plant or technical management experience preferably within the Food Processing industry.
- Demonstrated people management and development capability and proven success in leading and inspiring teams to excel.
- Experience with continuous improvement principles and programs, including engagement in and implementation of these initiatives.
- Knowledge and/or experience in Continuous Improvement an asset.
- Well-developed communication skill and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Critical thinker with the ability to apply practices, develop and initiate action plans to meet deadlines and achieve results while respecting core corporate values.
- Strong business acumen coupled with an ability to translate business strategy into practical application.
- Collaborative leadership qualities with the ability to solicit advice from their team and the ability to take charge, show initiative and make sound business decisions.
- Ability to manage a 24/7 operation.
- Hiring Range: CAD $95,800 to $145,800
- Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus up to 16.5% of base salary subject to the plan terms and conditions.
- Please note that the expected hiring range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sofina. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, skillset of the candidate and internal equity.
- This position is currently an active vacancy.
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