Job Description

Job Overview

We're hiring a driven, hands-on

Operations Management Business Partner (Training Program)

to join our growing meat processing facility in Chilliwack,

British Columbia

. Whether you're a recent graduate or a motivated early-career professional, or seasoned professional in the food industry this role offers a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience and fast-track into a leadership role within the food production industry.

Responsibilities

About the Training Program

This is a

12-month paid rotational program

designed to build your skills across:

1. Production Operations

Learn line operations, labour coordination, and meat cutting to spec Maximize yields and line efficiencies Equipment knowledge and expertise Ensure safety compliance with

WorkSafe BC regulations

and internal protocols Lean operations - Just in Time

(JIT):

Producing only what's needed, when it's needed, in just the right quantity*, which reduces overproduction, inventory, and lead times.
Quality

2. Production Planning & Inventory

Analyze production data, assist with scheduling and yield tracking Learn traceability systems and inventory control Crosstrain with planning and admin teams

3. Purchasing & Logistics

Understand purchasing cycles for raw material, perishables and dry goods Work with shipping to ensure accurate and on-time deliveries Monitor inventory levels for raw, frozen, and finished goods

4. Leadership & Compliance

Shadow supervisors and gain people management experience Support health & safety, food safety, and quality systems, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) (HACCP) Engage in continuous improvement projects Learn how to work within a unionized environment

5. Career Progression Opportunities within plant operations at end of program

Supervisor Production Operations Management Coordinator Supply Chain Coordinator Service Centre Shipping Receiving Manager Production Manager Plant Manager

Skills / Position Requirements

Post Secondary Degree in Engineering, Food Science, Operations, Supply Chain, Food Science, or a related field Plant supervisory management experience of no less than 4 years considered an asset Knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources) Knowledge of industry standards, equipment, and technical expertise Knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, yield management, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes Computer literacy / Systems literacy of inventory/planning/scheduling software Ability to create accountability and to lead by example Strong team building, decision-making, and people management skills Robotics interest / background considered an asset or relevant Strong organizational skills and Microsoft Office (especially Excel) Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Collaborative leadership and interpersonal skills Critical thinking skills Organizational planning skills Analytical based problem solving skills Safety focused

Conditions of Employment:

Salary Starting from: 50,000 per annum Full Time / Permanent Role 1st Year Training Program Comfortable working in a cool-temperature production environment Comfortable working around meat processing PPE required (steel toe CSA approved footwear, hair nets, beard nets, hard hats, smocks Early morning shifts flexibility for Stat Days/Weekends when business demands Monday to Friday / Tuesday to Saturday
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Work Location: In person