Description Job Title: Production Manager Location: Delta, BC Employment Type: Full-time, Direct Placement

Our client in the Food & Beverage industry is looking for a Production Manager to join their team in Delta, BC! About the Opportunity: Purpose: Manage the plant to ensure safe and commercially viable production.

Reports to VP Operations and works closely with Maintenance and Quality teams with some interaction with the Sales, Marketing and Finance teams.

Details of management responsibilities outlined below.

What You''ll Do: Production

Manage silo-to-silo production including process monitoring and troubleshooting

Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to plan and meet production targets

Measure and report KPIsPrioritize most important tasks as they relate to company goals

Develop and maintain production SOPs and standards

Understand company financial performance and how my work effects that performance

Adopt Operational Excellence practices to manage continuous improvement

Develop systems for process monitoring to facilitate troubleshooting and flagging process deviations

Identify opportunities to improve processes and performance

Create business cases for capital and maintenance projects Maintenance

Plan and execute shutdown activities as they relate to the production department

Manage equipment inspections and communication of maintenance issues to the maintenance department Quality

Drive quality by adherence to internal and external standards

Identify opportunities to improve quality and product safety

Work with internal and customer quality managers People

Champion operator engagement and culture by empowering operators and maintenance to take ownership of their processes and responsibilities

Management and development of direct reports (operators, trades, supervisors, engineers,



contractors) where required Projects, Engineering & Regulatory (In conjunction with Engineering Dept.)Identify capital and maintenance projects where necessary

Work with regulators to ensure compliance with local jurisdiction (e.g.

Work

Protected BC and TSBC)Build relationships with regulators and inspectors Risk

Continual management of operational risks

Identify and characterize threats

Prioritize risk reduction measures Business

Understand variable and fixed costs related to production activities

Understand revenue sources, production L&E; and P&L;, company financial performance Budget Management

Create and manage production operating budgets

Manage execution of budgeted activities Environment and Sustainability

Improve water/power/gas consumption performance

Improve waste water and air emission performance Safety

Drive safety culture

Manage the safety program for the production department

Develop and manage permit systems People Management: Responsible for day to day activities of group efforts to ensure smooth and effective work systems and procedures.

Day-to-day management of any assigned human resources.

Performance Expectations: Play a leadership role as a champion of the brand and the quality positioning of the brand Keep abreast of new developments in related food science and process technologies.

Make decisions with a clear understanding of and focus on company objectives and goals.





Consult with specialized disciplines, including analytical chemistry, statistics, microbiology, engineering and production Work effectively with other members of the Operations group to achieve corporate objectives Involve others in decisions to build ownership for changes Make appropriate recommendations and communicate relevant information in a timely manner as necessary ensure new technologies are effectively integrated and to ensure the company is in compliance at all times with regulatory requirements Oversee the identification, testing and selection of process equipment and process control improvements Continually develop industry-specific knowledge Contacts: Internal Interactions: Works closely with Maintenance Manager, Quality Manager, Production Supervisor, and other members of the Operations Division Interacts with the Senior Management Team External Interactions: Will interact with external vendors, suppliers, research community and external network within industry.

Job Requirements What You''ll Bring: Education/Experience: Engineering Degree Professional Engineer Status considered an asset At least 5 years'' experience in process industry At least two (2) years management experience Knowledge of extraction and adsorption processes would be a benefit Knowledge/Skills/Competencies: Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, process modeling tools, statistical analyses tools) Experience in process automation (logic design, programming) Strong written and verbal communication skills Well developed interpersonal/communication skills Ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects Strong analytical and problem solving skills Negotiating and budgeting skills Knowledge of food science and technology Travel may be required

📌 Production Manager (Delta)
🏢 Acara Solutions
📍 Delta