Production Manager - Jobs in St. Boniface

Job Description

Darling International Canada Inc., is Canada #39;s largest provider of rendering and recycling services to the food industry, operating six processing facilities across Canada. Darling Canada provides essential services for the efficient and environmentally responsible management of collecting, processing and recycling edible and inedible animal by-products. Darling is committed to environmental sustainability, superior quality and excellent customer service.Position Summary:Reporting to the Plant Manager and directing the production supervisory team, the Production Manager leads the production activities at the Winnipeg, Manitoba location. This position is responsible for overseeing the production operations of the Winnipeg facility with a focus on health and safety, production costs, personnel development, and human resources standards and ensuring high levels of both employee and customer satisfaction. The Production Manager is also a key member of the sites Plant Operations Committee working collaboratively with all other departments heads as a unified Leadership Team.POSITION TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a management team of 4 employees and an hourly team of approximately 25 ununionized employees
• Support, mentor and train plant management/supervisor teams
• Ensure ongoing and future compliance with all Provincial regulatory bodies including Environment, Employment Standards, Safety Lead, mentor and support a group of Supervisors and employees in the operations of plant to meet quality, efficiency and yield standards; takes a leadership role in all investigations, inspections, and audits
• Fosters positive relationships on the plant floor and at all levels of the business and with all external contacts
• Assume a Leadership role in the Health and Safety program, including driving a safety focused culture on the plant floor and safety related Work Orders
• Administrate and publish reports on all first aids, medical aids and lost time accidents; participates in and supports all accident investigations
• Ensure current and future departmental compliance with all standards, including the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, CFIA, etc.
• Take the lead in maintaining, enhancing, developing and compliance with the HACCP plan, GMP #39;s, SOP #39;s and procedures within the Production department, and when overlapping with other departments and business units
• Provide support and facilitate effective work group meetings within the production department
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful applicant will have a minimum 3-5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing. Experience in a rendering or food manufacturing environment is a definite asset but not required.
• Post-secondary education and/or University Degree in Engineering, Agriculture, Science, or related field considered an asset
• At least 5 years of JHSC leadership or engagement also having full comprehension of Bill C45 and Bill 168 and the accountabilities associated with those legislative bills.
• Enthusiastic, positive and self-motivated, with an ability to work independently
• Excellent analytical, time management, and organizational skills
• Supervisory experience illustrating an inclusive team management style approach
• Strong coaching/mentoring skills to assist with staff development
• Proven ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment
• High level of computer competency including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strong communication skills and cooperation required across other functional business areas, across Corporate teams, regulatory bodies, communities, and local businesses

WE OFFER:

• Competitive Salary
• Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Health and Dental Benefit Plan
• Participation in Annual Incentive Plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Educational Assistance Programs and, Scholarship Programs

Darling International Canada Inc. is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities where our facilities are located. We actively seek qualified individuals with demonstrated skill and knowledge to deal with all aspects of diversity in a manufacturing environment. Darling is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with provincial accessibility legislation. The Human Resources Department will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate format on request. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Job Posted by ApplicantPro