Production Manager

Location: Clayson (100 Clayson Rd, North York, ON)

Reports to: Operations Manager

Job Scope:

Do you have a passion for leadership, accountability and delivering top results?  Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment?  Are you a true team player?  If so, this may be the role for you!

Gay Lea Foods is looking for a Production Manager to join our Clayson facility!  Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Production Manager will oversee and direct the receiving, processing, manufacturing, and packaging of products.  The ideal candidate is also responsible for directing overall plant efficiencies in a cost-effective manner and for managing all plant resources and assets. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations with regards to efficiencies, production volumes and KPIs
• Foster and maintain a positive labour and employee relations environment by ensuring all employees are treated with respect, grievances are dealt with in a timely manner and employees are communicated with openly. Champion and ‘walk the talk’, fostering Gay Lea values.
• Manage the performance and development of plant Supervision and Operation team.
• Provide guidance to production supervisors regarding workload of staff, performance management, hiring and terminations and employee disciplinary matters.
• Report production volumes, efficiencies, and yields.
• Prepare proposals and justifications for capital and operational budget.
• Maintain and improve health & safety and environmental standards in the workplace. Champion and enforce Health & Safety culture in the plant.
• Lead meetings and projects to optimize production operations.
• Liaise with various external customers such as CFIA and local municipality officials.
• Participate in the review and recommendation for capital expenditures.
• Ensure plant compliance to government regulations and company specifications for HACCP, sanitation, and safety through supportive collaboration with appropriate personnel. Develop and sustain a Quality culture in the plant.
• Drive significant cost reductions across all aspects of manufacturing including increased line efficiency, waste control and higher labour productivity.
• Drive cost savings goals using sustainable continuous improvement tools such as 5S and Kaizen, focusing on total plant OEE.
• Work towards Process Excellence & Lean Manufacture endeavours of the organization and develop a Continuous Improvement culture in the plant.
• Responsible to train operators on all changes in the Food Safety & Quality system as communicated by Management and QA.

Qualifications:

• University degree in one of the following disciplines: Food Science, Business, Engineering or Operations Management OR
• Minimum 8 years facility management experience, preferably in a food manufacturing environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to mitigate conflict and build teams.
• Flexibility to adapt to a 24 hr/ 7-day operation schedule.
• Proven decision-making ability using various analytical tools, such as variance reports and down time analysis.
• Extensive knowledge in GMPs, HACCP and health and safety standards is preferred.
• Cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural settings.
• Strong proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and WMS/ERP.