Plant Manager
Strathmore, AB (some time in Calgary/Leduc during construction)

Be part of something new. Our client is an independent, Alberta-based innovator and processor of novel, sustainable pulse ingredients for the food, beverage, and baked goods industries. They are building a plant in Strathmore, Alberta, and are looking for a Plant Manager to bring it to life.

As Plant Manager, you will lead the commissioning, start-up, and ongoing operation of the facility. Reporting to the President & CEO, you will oversee production, food safety and quality, maintenance, logistics, inventory, automation, and continuous improvement. Your goal is a facility that runs safely, reliably, and cost-effectively, backed by a high-performing, accountable team.

Commissioning & Operational Readiness

Partner with the Engineering Project Lead to support construction, commissioning, start-up, and ramp-up to steady-state operations

Work across Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Food Safety and Quality, and Finance to resolve start-up challenges

Develop budgets, staffing plans, schedules, performance targets, procedures, and training

Support integration of Emerson DeltaV, Aptean ERP, data lakes, machine learning, and real-time analytics into plant operations

Operations Management

Lead operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, yield, and inventory goals

Deliver production schedules while ensuring product consistency, traceability, and on-time delivery

Optimize yield, throughput, energy efficiency, equipment reliability, and operating costs

Set and manage KPIs, and lead Lean Manufacturing, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives

Food Safety, Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with SQF, GMPs, SOPs, CFIA requirements, HACCP, and applicable regulations

Maintain high standards for sanitation,



traceability, documentation, and audit readiness

Lead investigations into food safety, quality, and operational incidents, and implement corrective and preventive actions

Health, Safety & Environment

Build a safety-first culture and ensure secure-work procedures and training are consistently applied

Lead incident investigations and monitor safety and environmental performance

Leadership & People Development

Attract, lead, and develop managers, supervisors, team leads, and production staff

Maintain a visible presence on the plant floor to support employees and resolve issues

Foster a culture of trust, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, process, chemical, industrial, or a related engineering discipline; P.Eng. designation with APEGA preferred

5-10 years of progressive manufacturing or plant operations experience, including leading managers, supervisors, and cross-functional teams

Experience managing operating budgets, workforce plans, production schedules, and cost-reduction initiatives

Strong knowledge of ERP, automation, and process-control systems

Experience using operational data and analytics to improve yield, throughput, energy efficiency, reliability, and quality

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, decision-making, communication, and stakeholder-management skills

Emotional intelligence, with the ability to build trust, develop talent, navigate difficult conversations, and inspire accountability

The successful candidate will lead a new, technology-enabled facility and shape operational excellence within a high-growth private company. They offer a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, annual bonus incentive, group health benefits, and the opportunity to participate in long-term incentive programs.

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