THE COMPANY

Basic Grain Products Inc. is an established snack food manufacturer with more than 30 years of experience. Our manufacturing facility is located in Coldwater, Ohio, with our Head Office in Burnaby, BC.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and results-oriented Operations Manager to join our Burnaby Head Office and work closely with our experienced management team in Ohio.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will help coordinate and monitor day-to-day manufacturing operations, review performance, resolve operational issues, and ensure Company standards and initiatives are consistently maintained.

This is a full-time, permanent, in-office position in Burnaby.

AN EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITY

This position offers much more than a traditional Operations Manager role.

The successful candidate will work directly with senior management and gain broad exposure to production, maintenance, quality, food safety, planning, inventory, and overall business operations.

For an ambitious individual who demonstrates initiative, leadership, sound judgment, and strong performance, this position offers significant potential for fast-tracked career advancement and progressively greater management responsibility.

Our intention is to develop the right individual for the long term, rather than limit them to a narrowly defined role.

TRAINING & SUPPORT

You will not be expected to learn our operation on your own.

Qualified and experienced in-house professionals will provide comprehensive initial training on our manufacturing processes, systems, equipment, procedures, and operational standards.

Initial training will include approximately two weeks at our Coldwater, Ohio manufacturing facility, followed by ongoing support and periodic plant visits as required.

Candidates must be able to travel to the United States for training and business purposes.

Our Burnaby and Ohio teams are closely connected through a dedicated, state-of-the-art communication system, allowing real-time management meetings, operational discussions, and ongoing collaboration between the two offices throughout the working day.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES





- Monitor day-to-day plant operations in collaboration with the Ohio management team.
- Participate in real-time management meetings and maintain regular communication between the Burnaby and Ohio offices.
- Review daily production and operational reports, identify issues requiring attention, and follow through on corrective actions.
- Utilize the Company's extensive CCTV system as an operational oversight tool to help ensure established procedures and standards are followed.
- Coordinate weekly production scheduling with the Ohio and Burnaby teams.
- Monitor key performance indicators, including production output, efficiency, downtime, waste, and other operational metrics.
- Coordinate and follow up on production, maintenance, inventory, quality, and operational priorities.
- Support the effective use of the Company's CMMS and ERP systems.
- Participate in third-party and certification audits, including SQF, Department of Agriculture, and Organic certification.
- Help ensure food safety, quality, operational procedures, policies, and management initiatives remain consistently implemented.
- Identify opportunities for improved efficiency, productivity, reliability, and cost control.
- Assist with special projects and other management responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Post-secondary education, preferably in engineering, operations, business management, food science, or a related field.
- Minimum 3–4 years of relevant food manufacturing experience.
- Experience with CMMS and ERP systems is preferred.
- Familiarity with SQF, HACCP, GMPs, or similar food safety and quality systems is an asset.
- Manufacturing supervisory, management, or cross-functional coordination experience is preferred.
- Ability to travel to the United States.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR





We are looking for someone who is:

- Highly organized with strong time-management skills.
- Analytical, practical, and a valuable problem solver.
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
- An effective written and verbal communicator.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Self-motivated, accountable, and eager to learn.
- Willing to take initiative and step outside normal responsibilities when business needs arise.
- Interested in developing into a broader and more senior management role over time.

COMPENSATION & ADVANTAGES

Compensation: Competitive and negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits include:

- Extended health care
- Dental care
- Vision care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Professional development and ongoing in-house training
- Strong potential for career advancement and increased management responsibility

LOCATION & SCHEDULE

- Monday to Friday
- Full-time, permanent
- In-office at our Burnaby Head Office
- Not a remote/work-from-home position
- Initial training and periodic business travel to our Coldwater, Ohio facility

Our Burnaby office is conveniently located within a short walking distance of Production Way–University SkyTrain Station.

BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US

The food manufacturing industry offers excellent long-term stability, and this position provides an opportunity to build something more: a long-term management career.

You will receive hands-on training from experienced professionals, work directly with senior management, gain broad exposure to an established manufacturing operation, and have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as you demonstrate your capabilities.

If you are ambitious, eager to learn, and looking for a reliable career where strong performance can lead to accelerated advancement, we would like to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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