Job Description

About Us

Brockmann's Chocolates Inc. is a premium chocolate manufacturer with over 30 years of experience crafting innovative and high-quality confections. Based in Delta, BC, we take pride in our commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering outstanding products to our retail partners and consumers across North America.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Operations / Plant Manager to lead our production facility in Delta, BC. This individual will oversee day-to-day plant operations, ensuring production goals are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in food manufacturing and a proven ability to manage teams, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of daily plant operations, including production, quality, maintenance, and scheduling. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors and staff, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and excellence. Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (HACCP, CFIA, SQF or equivalent), workplace health and safety standards, and company policies. Manage production planning to meet customer demand while controlling costs and minimizing waste. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales) to support business goals. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations, including lean manufacturing, efficiency gains, and cost reduction. Oversee maintenance of equipment and facility to ensure maximum uptime and reliability. Prepare and manage budgets, KPIs, and operational reports for senior leadership.

Qualifications

Minimum 7-10 years of leadership experience in a food manufacturing facility (confectionery or CPG preferred). Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality systems (HACCP, SQF, CFIA, etc.). Proven track record of successfully managing plant operations, production teams, and delivering results. Experience implementing continuous improvement practices (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen). Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on, entrepreneurial environment.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work with a passionate team in a growing premium chocolate company. * A chance to make a significant impact by shaping operations and driving efficiencies.