Operations Manager

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent

Division: P&H Milling

Location: Springbrook, AB

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned company with over 115 years in agriculture. We operate across four divisions: Grain & Crop Inputs, Flour Milling, P&H Foods, and New-Life Mills, delivering trusted solutions from crop inputs and grain handling to flour milling, livestock nutrition, and egg production. By connecting Canadian farms to tables across the country and beyond, we're committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability as we shape the future of food and agriculture.

P&H Milling: P&H Milling is Canada's largest Canadian-owned milling company, producing high-quality flour and cereal products for bakeries, food manufacturers, and consumers. From coast to coast, we transform Canadian wheat into trusted products that feed families at home and abroad.

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We are seeking an Operations Manager to join our P&H Milling team. This role is responsible for leading and coaching the site management team to achieve operational excellence, optimize productivity and efficiency, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Reporting to the National Operations Manager, the successful candidate will ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety and Quality/Food Safety standards while leveraging their flour industry expertise to build strong relationships with employees and customers.

• Lead and develop the operations team to drive safety, productivity, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor plant performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health & safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage operating budgets, control expenses, and oversee capital projects to ensure timely and cost-effective execution.
• Hire, coach, and support employee development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Foster strong employee relations through effective communication and leadership.
• Collaborate with corporate stakeholders and other sites to support business objectives, solve operational challenges, and implement best practices.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years in a management role.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement initiatives, Lean methodologies, and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing industry standards, practices, and technologies.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and lead teams
• Experience budgeting, and operating expense management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel as required

At P&H, our people are our priority. We're committed to fostering a workplace that supports professional growth, well-being, and a strong sense of community. Join a team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture, and take advantage of benefits designed to help you thrive and succeed:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• RRSP Matching Program
• Paid Time Off and Wellness Initiatives
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

P&H does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team or hiring team.