Responsibilities:- Identify and implement Best Practices across all functional areas
- Identify staffing requirements for both salary and hourly positions
- Preparing and execute the budget, as it relates to production costs
- Oversee and review production costs, labour utilization, yield, along with opportunities for cost improvement initiatives
- Oversee execution of warehousing and shipping and receiving operations for Western United States
- Ensure manufacturing runs efficiently and at the highest safety and quality standards
- Setting and delivering operating budgets
- Develop systems and processes to optimize productivity and surpass performance targets
- Leading and engaging approximately 60 non-unionized and management team members to achieve company goals
- Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements
- Maintain facility infrastructure standards consistent with company image
- Be an example to all employees in all areas of the business through demonstrated professionalism, positive employee relations and the ability to make accurate and timely decisions
Qualifications:- Passion for Health & Safety and Quality
- Post-Secondary degree or diploma in food science, business, engineering, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5-10 years' experience in a food manufacturing environment, preferably CPG
- Minimum of 5-7 years in management role with strong leadership experience
- Strong understanding and experience working in a manufacturing environment complimented with professional written and verbal communication, and presentation skills
- Strong business acumen including decision making ability using various analytical tools
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Previous experience in automated manufacturing operations would be considered and asset
- Previous experience in a union facility would be considered an asset
Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.
