Production Manager

The Production Manager is responsible for driving in a safe way, operational excellence, ensuring food safety, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.Position Responsibilities:Safety Leadership: Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act, and local regulations. Manage and reinforce in a proactive way safety programs and maintain an exemplary safety record.Food Safety & Quality Assurance: Adhere to Food Safety and Quality Standard, GMPs, and sanitation protocols. Drive zero-defect culture and ensure compliance with audits and certifications.Operational Excellence: Achieve production targets through efficient resource management and waste reduction. Support the implementation of continuous improvement programs (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen) to enhance productivity and reduce costs.People Development & Engagement: Lead and mentor production supervisors and hourly associates, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.Union & Associate Relations: Maintain positive labor relations and ensure compliance with the collective agreement. Encourage open communication and engagement to build trust and resolve conflicts constructively.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Sanitation teams among others to ensure seamless operations. Support asset management initiatives, including preventive maintenance and reliability programs.Operational Excellence: Ability to standardize processes and drive efficiency.Leadership & Influence: Inspire teams to model a continuous improvement environment while achieving goals.Problem-Solving: Rapid response to production challenges with innovative solutions.Communication: Transparent and effective across all levels of the organization.Adaptability: Navigate change and lead transformation initiatives.Education & Technical Background:Post-secondary education in Engineering, Food Science, or a related technical discipline.Formal technical baking education (e.G., AIB Certification) is a strong asset.Knowledge of food safety regulations, GMPs, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).Experience:Minimum 5+ years of management and supervisory experience (unionized manufacturing environment preferred).Proven track record in food processing or related industries, with emphasis on high-volume production.Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving operational excellence.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) and familiarity with ERP systems.Superior communication skills to thrive in a multi-cultural environment.Strong leadership presence with ability to develop and mentor talent for succession planning.Demonstrated ability to take initiative, make sound decisions, and manage complex operational challenges.Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset.Ability to foster a positive labor relations environment.High level of adaptability and resilience in a dynamic production setting.
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