Are you an operational leader passionate about driving excellence? Our client, a leader in the Canadian food industry, is seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to lead a key production facility in Wetaskiwin, AB. In this role, you will be accountable for the overall performance of the plant, ensuring the production of a high‑quality product while fostering a world‑class culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Advantages An opportunity to be part of a high-performance, people-focused company with an inspiring vision.
Competitive Health and Wellness benefits and a strong retirement savings plan.
A deep commitment to employee growth, with comprehensive tuition reimbursement and learning opportunities.
A strong, values-based culture where you can make a real difference.
Responsibilities You will have full ownership of the facility's operational and financial results, including production costs, labour utilization, and capital planning. This is a chance to lead a dedicated, cross-functional team and make a tangible impact within a company known for its commitment to quality and sustainable practices.
A Snapshot of Your Role: Lead and manage all aspects of plant operations, including Production, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Health & Safety.
Champion a culture of Continuous Improvement, using Six Sigma, Lean, or other methodologies to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
Develop, recommend, and execute the facility's annual operating and capital budgets, with full accountability for the plant's P&L; and EBIT results.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of salaried and hourly employees, fostering a positive and productive employee relations environment.
Ensure the facility operates in strict compliance with all regulatory guidelines, including Health & Safety, CFIA, and environmental standards.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including corporate partners and industry associations, to ensure alignment and achieve business objectives.




Qualifications Post-secondary education in Business, Engineering, Food Science, Operations Management, or a related field.
5-10 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing workplace, with a proven track record in a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or similar role.
Demonstrated success leading Continuous Improvement initiatives using methodologies like Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing is required.
Robust financial acumen with experience managing a P&L; or significant operational budget.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.
Proven decision-making ability and strong analytical skills.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees.
In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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