Job Description

Job Summary:
Donald's Fine Foods is a family-owned business that has operated for over 30 years. We are a specialty meat manufacturer spanning six plants in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan serving both domestic and international markets.

Core Values

Integrity

-Do the right thing in all circumstances. Honesty and transparency in everything we do.

Ethical

- Always moving forward with a respectful, fair and equitable approach, promoting sustainable practices.

Creativity

-Pursue and achieve innovation with passion, purpose, ingenuity and curiosity.

Responsibility

-Be accountable for all our actions, decisions, and results.

Community

-Foster a sense of community both within the company and external stakeholders, through engagement, collaboration, and support.
We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Management Trainee. The Management Trainee will work and train in various departments. The position will have a Post Secondary Degree requirement in Business, Accounting, Operations or a similar program; no prior experience required. Management Trainees gain knowledge and experience through an on-the-job training program. Trainees spend time in all areas of the facility gaining knowledge in the successful operation of all production, shipping, and procurement & planning. Upon successful completion of this program, a trainee will move into a role best suited to their abilities.

Responsibilities:
Production Floor Supervisory Rotation

Learns details of production floor in order to develop into a managerial role. Learns the specifications of each line, products and codes. Maximizes yields and proper cutting specs. Learns how to cut meat and tray products to customer specifications. Ensures the safety of employees according to JHSC, WCB regulations and Safety policies and procedures.
Production Planning Rotation

Yield Management and Tracking. Learns and understands production planning and updates as required. Cross trains with office staff to ensure coverage during times of leave. Understands trace-ability of products to ensure full accountability of products.
Purchasing And Shipping Rotation

Understands purchasing requirements in order to have supply for operations. Learns to manage perishable products; raw material supply management & finished goods management. Manages inventory levels in order to service customer fill rates. Understands shipping fill rates and on time deliveries. Understands dry goods supply purchasing based on usages and inventory levels.
Qualifications:

Completion of 4 a year Business or Accounting Degree. Outstanding organizational and MS office skills. Strong ethics regarding confidentiality and privacy. Proven experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Organization - Prioritizes tasks in a fast paced, changing environment through frequent interruptions and changing deadlines. Communication - Shares information, seeks feedback from others, and provides appropriate follow-up to ensure understanding of both the message and its intent. Service Focus - Works effectively and co-operatively with all stakeholders to foster on-going mutual respect and trust. Accountability - Identifies implications and works to minimize any negative effects by developing contingencies or alternatives when commitments cannot be met and involves and/or alerts those affected. Collaboration - Works with others and builds effective relationships to accomplish common team goals and objectives. Problem Solving - Considers alternative solutions by weighing the potential risks and impact against the desired outcome.
Joining our team as a Management Trainee offers an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to our success, we invite you to apply for this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus pay
Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:

Chilliwack, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person