Food Plant Manager - Brantford, Canada - Upfield
Description
About Upfield
We are the largest plant-based company in the world, and we believe in doing what's right for our people, our customers and the planet.
At Upfield our purpose is clear: we make people healthier and happier with nutritious and delicious, natural, plant-based products that are good for you, our planet; and with packaging that's free from plastic.
We've got iconic brands like Rama, Country Crock, Blue Band and Flora that people all over the world know and love.
We've been a trusted category leader since 1871 and yet we feel like we're only just getting started.About the Role
Detail any cross-functional or functional permanent team memberships.
Upfield is looking for an experienced and hands-on leader who can partner with the existing team to bring this new facility to the next level This individual must have previous experience in a leadership role, managing plant performance, including commissioning in a complex technical manufacturing environment.
Reporting to the Head of Operations -Canada, you will be responsible for directing and supporting all manufacturing activities at the facility to meet and exceed operational goals and objectives in the areas of safety and environmental compliance, quality, and productivity.
Success in this role will include overseeing and managing the next 2 years of planned growth and expansion, including commissioning new product lines.
Position Responsibilities (Expected Work)- This is a leadership role partnering with all factory departments, including Operations, Production,
- Responsible for developing and deploying Operational Excellence Plans to meet safety, quality and
- Create and maintain an environment that fosters high levels of employee engagement.
- Ensure through established cadence that operations are running at the highest levels of efficiency.
- An Entrepreneurial mindset with a project management approach will lead to success in this role.
- Participate and lead daily production meetings offering energy and support and guidance where
- Review and track daily shift reports and KPIs to proactively anticipate future needs.
- Using your experience, provide support and coaching to line leads and supervisors.
- Manage within established budget commitments, performing regular cost reviews and making
- Partner with the People and Organization team to grow strength within our team, coach our future
recommending corrective actions, as necessary.
- Proactively engage with employees at all levels to foster loyalty, appreciation, and sense of
Demonstrate Upfield values:
Performance, Care and Passion.
Challenges
Factory is in an intense growth cycle
Young company at a mid-point in its evolution
We are in a competitive manufacturing geographical location in Southwestern Ontario.
Scope
4-5 direct reports. 6 production lines.
120 indirect employees
47-50 KTon volume
Growth opportunity
Must have's
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline required (master's preferred)
Experience At least 5 years of leadership success in a manufacturing f
Factory is in an intense growth cycle
Young company at a mid-point in its evolution
We are in a competitive manufacturing geographical location in Southwestern Ontario
What's next
- Upfield is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit and hire based on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviors, experience, and knowledge. It is the policy of Upfield not to discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered._
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