Job Description

Company Overview

Are you passionate about leading people? Have you previously worked in manufacturing and enjoy the fast pace? If you do, then this may be the role for you!

At Chewters Chocolates,

We Make People Happy by Making Great Chocolate!

A leading manufacturer of premium chocolates, Chewters Chocolates is a fast paced, innovative, quality driven organization where employees are recognized as our biggest asset.

Summary

This is a highly strategic role reporting into the VP, Operations and Supply Chain. The Plant Manager will manage all aspects of production, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. Together with the Operations Management Team, they will lead in optimizing processes, improving productivity, championing our workplace culture, and improving the efficiency of the SQF system to demonstrate continuous improvement. This position will work closely with other departments, such as Finance, Logistics, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance to maintain, update and communicate accurate BOM, KPI and Operational Standards.

Responsibilities

Productivity, Efficiency & Product Quality

Oversee the daily production and all plant floor activities to meet KPI targets. Direct the development and execution of SOP's (standard operating procedures), work instructions and one-point lessons related to the production floor activities. Facilitating LEAN methodology and continuous improvement through effective problem solving, internal auditing, training, and communication strategies. Implement efficiency improvement initiatives to drive world class OEE levels and lead the continuous improvement process through effective problem solving, internal auditing, training, and communication strategies. Manage employee behaviors to comply with the highest level of food safety and a healthy work environment. Drive a "Safety 1st" culture and serve as a key resource for the Plant Safety Committee. Liaise with Finance, Warehouse, Supply Chain to ensure accurate data for financial updates, inventory control BOM standards. Manage, track, update and communicate BOM's, KPI's and Operational Standards. Be a power user on Syspro ERP system: optimize the ERP system to meet manufacturing needs including: KPI's, labor and operational standards. Responsible for ensuring all employees are trained with the GMP, Food Safety, HACCP and any other relevant training required Establishes the processes to improve the effectiveness of the SQF, GFCO, Organic and Kosher Systems to demonstrate continuous improvement. Understand, participate in and support HACCP Plan maintenance and changes implementation Implementing and controlling security & developed emergency action plan and required procedures. Supporting R&D trials, recording results & submitting necessary documentation to quality team for filing Support all regulatory external production audits; SQF, HACCP, Organic, etc. Accountability for prompt resolution of manufacturing issues which are likely to impact customer satisfaction and overall company operations.

Productivity, Efficiency & Product Quality

Supervise, mentor, and develop the OMT (Operations Management Team), fostering a culture of teamwork, cohesion, and accountability. Support our hourly employee Training & Development Plan including cross training of staff in times of absence. Assist the OMT with a change management process to build organizational understanding of proposed changes. Develop, execute, and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions and one-point lessons related to the production floor activities Provide manager accountability in HR/Union related topics, employee: hiring, discipline, training in a unionized environment. Support team member development and provide coaching to support Chewters business, mission and values. Collaborate with cross-functional departments to align operational strategies with company objectives. Ensuring and promoting a safe and healthy work environment through leading by example, training, assisting the JHSC, corrective actions and discipline.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

At least 10 years of experience in a manufacturing plant working at a strategic level in a similar position; preferably within the food industry Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, or Food Science required. Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in the food or CPG industry. Proven track record of efficiency improvement success through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles including: 5-S, Six Sigma and Root Cause Analysis. Previous audit experience with food safety/GMP standards including SQF

Required Competencies

Leads by example - displays expected leadership qualities and values of the company. Communication - Able to provide honest and effective feedback and able to professionally approach disagreements or difficult conversations. Listening - Actively listens to others to indicate others are heard and opinions are valued. Emotional Intelligence - Having emotional awareness; the ability to harness emotions and apply them to tasks like thinking and problem solving; and the ability to manage emotions, which includes regulating own emotions and cheering up or calming down other people. Decision making - Able to solve problems and make fact-based decisions in a timely manner. Flexibility - Ability to adapt own management style to the diverse needs within their team.
If you are ready to lead a dynamic team in a thriving chocolate manufacturing environment, we invite you to apply today at Chewters Chocolates!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $140,000.00-$165,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus pay
Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:

Delta, BC V3M 6R9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:

Manufacturing: 7 years (required)
Location:

Delta, BC V3M 6R9 (preferred)
Work Location: In person