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KIT Recruitment is teaming up with a trailblazing agri-food company with its brand-new Food Ingredients Division—and they need a hands-on Plant Manager to lead the charge.

If you’ve got the leadership skills, love streamlining operations, and want to leave your mark on a growing division with global reach, this is your moment.

 

Plant Manager – Role Details:

·         Competitive base salary
·         Comprehensive health and dental benefits (starting after 90 days)
·         3 weeks of paid vacation
·         Monday–Friday schedule, with overtime as needed
·         RRSP matching program (eligible after 6 months)

 

Plant Manager – Responsibilities:

·         Managing daily operations – including production, storage, and distribution of food ingredient products
·         Collaborating with logistics to ensure smooth, efficient movement of goods
·         Leading and mentoring staff, driving a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
·         Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards
·         Overseeing maintenance programs to minimize downtime and ensure reliability of all equipment
·         Partnering with QA teams to uphold industry standards and implement robust quality control measures
·         Fostering external relationships with farmers, suppliers, and customers to support smooth operations and service excellence
·         Maintaining accurate records and reports to keep senior leadership informed

 

Plant Manager – Qualifications

·         A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline
·         7+ years of experience in plant or operations management, including team leadership and process optimization
·         5+ years in food manufacturing, ideally in a regulated environment
·         Familiarity with safety and quality systems in production settings
·         Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities
·         Proven experience managing teams and driving improvements
·         Comfortable with reporting tools and plant management software
·         Certifications like 433A, 442A, or 309A are considered an asset
·         A growth mindset and willingness to learn the grain/ingredient space

 

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