Plant Manager - Feed - Jobs in St. Marys, ON

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:MANAGEMENT:

Management and coordination of daily activities to ensure high performance and production at all times withing the feed manufacturing plant;
Manages the Plant Operations by efficient, economical and effective utilization of the Plant and directing the various projects and resources;
Responsible for employee training programs to develop competence and skills;
Hire, advise, counsel, evaluate and discipline employees and recommend changes in compensation with the HR team within an established process;
Lead production (daily & monthly) meetings;
Implement & manage Key Performance Indicators (KPI) (S)afety, (Q)uality, (C)ost, (D)elivery, (M)otivation, (E)nvironment;
Drive and implement continuous improvement processes (i.e. 5S, Lean manufacturing, etc.);
Work collaboratively with maintenance team to ensure that all machinery and equipment in the plant are properly maintained through a preventative maintenance program;
Work closely with various departments including but not limited to Quality Control, Nutrition, Customer Service, and Logistics.

COST:

Participate in the building of the yearly Operational Expense Budget (OPEX) with the Operations Manager;
Manage Operational Expense (OPEX) within the Plant;
Participate in the building of the yearly Capital Expense Budget (CAPEX) with the Operations Manager.
Help Prepare the CER’s for the Plant with the assistance and information received from the Operations Manager and input from Operations Team as per Trouw Nutrition guidelines.

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT:

Ensure plant safety policies are being following including wearing PPE, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Hot Work Permits, and Confined Space, fall arrest, safe operation of Material handling equipment;
Manage safety meetings and lead safety improvement projects along with staff;
Manage accident/near miss investigations with an objective of 0 LTI;
Action plan/execute HSE non-compliances under the HSE database ensuring legislative and Nutreco standards.

QUALITY:

Respect of quality procedures by all team members to ensure customer satisfaction;
Participate in internal & external non-conformity investigations;
Participate both in internal & external audits;

PREFERRED HIRING CRITERIA:

College or university level degree/diploma in related field
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preference given to candidates with feed experience with proven ability to manage both operations and people
Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with the team
Strong computer skills in Excel and Microsoft programs, Engie or other ERP preferred
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements,
Excellent communication and leadership attributes

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