Production Manager

We are both an international company and a family business that relies on the expertise of its employees to thrive.

Do you value passion, collaboration, innovation, and autonomy? If so, we want to get to know you!

Initial Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or Operations Management.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing operational management, preferably within the food, ingredient or brewing industries.
Demonstrated ability to lead through a servant leadership and continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to interact with and analyze data to draw actionable conclusions.
Professional knowledge of Microsoft Office and other software management technologies.

MAIN FUNCTIONS
Within a highly technical bio-processing operation the plant manager role is to ensure smooth operation, performance and cohesion of all plant departments. This ensures the accomplishment of all manufacturing objectives, on time and in a cost-effective manner.

Coordinates and leads daily discussions with department managers within the plant to ensure the production schedule is respected according to time, quality, food safety objectives and within cost
Collaborates across the company's internal business units, to support each others needs
Supports overall sales growth by providing stability and flexibilty to meet customer demands
Develops and manages the plant's overall and capital projects budget, ensuring costs are kept in-line throughout the year
Supports continuous improvement and leads by example
Oversees the purchasing of raw materials
Ensuring quality expectations are met by suppliers
Ensures a well maintained plant
Actively participates in capital projects and process improvements. Keeping projects on time and on budget
Establishes KPI's in all relevant areas. Initiating timely corrective actions against any non-conformities
Ensure timely investigations of customer requests and complaints
Assist department managers and/or employees in problem solving
Responsible for maintaining all facility EHS, including all required record keeping and reporting
Also ensuring compliance with all occupational health and safety standards
Provide leadership fostering good employee relations and engagement through effective communications. Handles the day-to-day management of human resources, including plant personel selection and hiring process
Ensuring succession planning throughout the plant;
Provides leadership in external communications, such as the neighborhood, relevant authorities and our sister plants;
Ensures plant personel understand and comply with all forms of Safety and Quality System programs. (Food security, HACCP, GMP, SQF, Environmenmtal);