Job Description
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 labor 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 endeavors 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.
Gay Lea Foods is a proud Canadian-owned dairy food and beverage company with a robust portfolio that includes 7 established brands such as Gay Lea Butter, Nordica Cottage Cheese, Ivanhoe Cheese, Salerno Cheese, and Hewitt’s Dairy. Our wide range of products are sold in Retail, Foodservice, Industrial, Co-pack, and Export markets, developed and produced out of our 13 manufacturing facilities in Ontario and Alberta.
Delivering high-quality and innovative products - from the consumer favourite Spreadables and North America’s first Smooth™ Cottage Cheese, to Nothing But Cheese™, an innovative snack made with 100% cheese, is what makes us market leaders in our categories. Our grassroots approach to business is what guides our direction and differentiates us from our competitors.
Our employees inspire our culture of excellence and entrepreneurship. We hire innovative and passionate professionals who know that greatness is achieved through people, partnerships, and acting with a business owner mindset.
For more about us visit: http://www.gaylea.com
COVID-19 Considerations:
Enhanced cleaning protocols are in place at all facilities. For safety, all employees and visitors will continue to be required to wear a company-provided mask in all manufacturing and distribution areas at Gay Lea Foods.
Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.
Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.
Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.
Wishing you all the best with your career search!About Gay Lea Foods
CEO: Michael Barrett
Revenue: $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size: 201 to 500 Employees
Type: Self-employed
Website: www.gaylea.com
