Plant Manager Summary
Plant Manager job opening in the greater Vancouver, BC area. A leading food products manufacturer is looking to fill a job opening for a Plant Manager in the Vancouver, British Columbia area. The Plant Manager will be an important role for overall plant operations within the company. JMJ Phillip’s manufacturing recruiters are seeking reliable and effective leaders to fill this job opening for a Plant Manager in the Vancouver, BC area. The company will provide generous compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package to the right candidate.
Vancouver Plant Manager Overview:
The Vancouver, British Columbia area Plant Manager will be responsible for the overall daily operation of the large manufacturing facility. The successful Plant Manager, located in Vancouver, BC, will be able to lower conversion costs, retain food safety certifications, reduce injuries and improve safety, and improve yields. The Plant Manager will assume a continuous improvement role, training and coaching employees to utilize lean principles in order to best achieve manufacturing goals. The Vancouver area Plant Manager will coordinate with other organization leaders and suppliers to optimize production. Overall, The Plant Manager will ensure that all employees and plant operations are in compliance with all corporate and governmental procedures and regulations.
Vancouver Plant Manager Job Opening:
- The Plant Manager will be responsible for leading the development and execution of plant operations strategies, policies, and procedures.
- This job will develop the operational and capital budgets for the facility.
- The Vancouver, BC area Plant Manager will utilize continuous improvement methodology to increase opportunities for cost savings, product quality, and safety improvements.
- This job will be a leadership role that requires regular meetings with other plant personnel and corporate leadership to ensure smooth operations and that any issues are addressed and resolved in a timely manner
- The Plant Manager will also be responsible for training and managing employees to promote a culture of safety, quality, and productivity.
Plant Manager (Vancouver Area) Job Requirements:
- This job requires a four-year degree from an accredited university in operations management, engineering, or related fields. Advanced degrees are preferred.
- Previous experience (at least 5-8 years) in food production, processing, or packaging is required.
- Prior experience in a senior leadership role is also required for this job.
- This role will also require experience with continuous improvement and lean principles.
- This job is a leadership role and requires a demonstrated track record of effective leadership and exceeding goals.