One of our leading clients in the food manufacturing industry seeking the following:

POSITION: Production Manager - FOOD INDUSTRY
STATUS: 6 month contract
LOCATION: North York, ON

Reporting into the Plant Manager, the Production Director is responsible to lead and mentor the production team to drive performance. He/she ensures quality production is delivered on time and budget while ensuring a safe work environment.

More specifically, the Production Director

Develops and supports the team (Material Planner, Manpower planner and production supervisors) with respect to the manufacturing process and personnel management while promoting good relations among employees.

Ensures that all EH&S and quality standards are met at the plant day in day out.

Establishes and implements data driven improvement plans, reducing non-conformities, improving performance to meet or exceed expectations.

Manages production operations to meet the KPIs in the strategic plan.

Acts as a change agent to instill a culture of performance.

Develops a talented, capable & engaged team. Builds technical and behavioural capabilities across all levels.

Partners effectively with all multi-functional peers, both internal and external, to deliver KPI and strategic goals.

Is responsible for a non-stop 24/7 operating environment.

Requirements

Bachelor or college degree in operation, engineering or relative field.

Strong Servant Leadership skills. Strategic thinker to help develop the 5 year plan.

Skilled communicator with an ability to mobilize teams to carry out change.

Knowledge in continuous improvement methodologies and in problem solving techniques.

At least 5 years experience in a key managerial role in a unionized environment.

Eight years experience in food manufacturing (preferably FMCG).

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, or a related field.

Thorough knowledge of the SQF code, HACCP, GMPs and food-safety regulations.

Proficiency with MS Office.