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