Operations Manager - Delta, Canada - Monte Cristo Bakery

Description

• Assist in building a strong and cohesive team at all levels of the plant
• Review and optimize manufacturing processes in collaboration with the Plant Manager for quality and efficiency
• Oversee the operations of manufacturing personnel to ensure a stream manufacturing process is within budget and time schedule.
• Review and understand manufacturing processes and make recommendations for modifications where necessary in conjunction with the plant Manager.
• Work in conjunction with the purchaser in negotiations with key suppliers, focusing on continually lowering cost of goods and ensuring that all relationships & agreements represent best interests and are conducted professionally, cooperatively, and ethically with keeping the GM informed.
• Coordinate and mentor the senior manufacturing, including QA team to ensure operations are in compliance with food safety and health and safety standards
• Partner with maintenance team for scheduled maintenance of production equipment and machines to ensure efficient operations
• Liaise with the quality assurance department to ensure product quality and specification are consistent
• Collaborate with R&D and sales team to implement strategies that will improve the marketability of manufactured products
• Provide mentorship to production team to form a cohesive team

• Master Baker or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years experience in a bakery food production facility
• 10+ years of leadership experience in related industry
• Business experience in purchasing, budgeting, P&L management

• You are selfaware, empathetic and possess a high level of Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
• Superior business acumen and a profit orientation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated influence and interpersonal skills, ability to promote collaborative relationships at all levels in the organization
• Full comprehension of the manufacturing process
• Proven negotiation skills
• Ability to innovate and challenge the status quo, capitalizing on new opportunities
• Experience with the principles of change management

• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

• French not required

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

• Delta, BC V4G 1A3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)