Plant Manager -North Battleford

KIT Recruitment is partnering with a Saskatchewan-based processing organization seeking Plant Managers for multiple facilities in the North Battleford area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on operations leader who enjoys being on the plant floor, leading people, solving problems, and driving daily operations. Whether you're an experienced Plant Manager or a Supervisor or Assistant Manager ready to take the next step, we're looking for individuals with strong grain and pulse processing experience who are passionate about operational excellence.

Plant Manager – Key Details

• Competitive salary
• Full-time, permanent position
• Location: North Battleford, SK
• Benefits and Paid vacation

Plant Manager – Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations including receiving, cleaning, grading, sizing, splitting, loading/unloading, and storage activities
• Operate and supervise processing equipment including cleaners, gravity tables, de-stoners, indents, and color sorters
• Monitor grain and pulse grading standards and ensure product quality specifications are consistently met
• Lead and supervise plant staff (up to approximately 15 employees), ensuring productivity, safety, and operational efficiency
• Coordinate production schedules and prioritize workflow to meet customer and operational requirements
• Support maintenance activities and troubleshoot operational issues to minimize downtime and maintain equipment reliability
• Maintain food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards throughout plant operations
• Track plant performance and contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and computer-based tracking related to production and operations
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment

Plant Manager – Qualifications

• Approximately 5+ years of progressive experience within grain or pulse processing operations (e.g. Plant Operator, Lead Hand, Supervisor, Assistant Plant Manager, or Plant Manager)
• Experience operating and supervising pulse/grain processing equipment such as cleaners, gravity tables, de-stoners, indents, and color sorters
• Grain and/or pulse grading experience
• Previous experience leading or supervising employees within a grain, pulse, agricultural commodities, or food processing environment
• Strong understanding of grain and pulse processing operations, product flow, quality standards, and plant operations
• Working knowledge of maintenance coordination and equipment troubleshooting
• Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and food safety standards

This role is ideal for someone who has progressed through grain or pulse processing operations into a leadership position.