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Role:The Sr. Production Manager is responsible for overseeing aspects of daily production operations through personal interaction with plant employees, Lead hands and Supervisors ensuring production process run smoothly and efficiently and that floor response to immediate problems as well as it is handled in a timely, constructive manner. They delegate authority to key supervisors in production, manage all functions involved and direct and coordinate operations for the processing plant.PRIORITY:Assist Plant Manager in, managing and overseeing plant activities in order to maximize the safety, continuous improvement, quality, food safety and productivity of our plant. Promote a healthy work culture ensuring plant and employee safety and health as priority.Responsibilities:Interact regularly with Production, Maintenance, Finance, Sanitation and Quality Control/Assurance, OH&S and HR Managers, utilizing daily manufacturing reports that capture manufacturing performanceReviews, and monitors and reports on production key performance indicators, identified trends and makes recommendations to enhance productivityAssists in directing the production planning and scheduling process by evaluating projected sales volumes, inventory requirements, and raw product availability, and ensures adequate supplies are on hand to achieve production planProvide regular coaching, guidance and direction to production teams, meeting at least weekly/bi-weekly for one on one individual and departmental performance reviewsMonitors inventory levels for both Raw and Frozen productsControl departmental operating costs ensuring all product orders are produced on time with no shortfall in quality or quantityGuides and assists subordinates in solving production problems and ensures high standards are adhered to for general maintenance, safety, and preventative maintenanceEnsures a safe work environment is always maintainedDevelop and maintains a work environment that ensures positive employee relations, flexibility, and quick response to issuesRecommends any changes in policies and procedures with a focus on continuous improvement and ensure HACCP, CFIA, GMP, BRC, and all audit requirements are achieved and routinely adhered toFoster and maintain a positive labour relations environment by ensuring that all employees are treated with respect, grievances or concerns are dealt with in a timely manner and employees are communicated with in an open mannerRequirements:Post-secondary diploma and/or degree (e.g., management studies, business) preferredExcellent interpersonal skillsComputer skills including word & excelDemonstrated high leadership qualities in leading a business and team, must have ability to motivate employees to keep operations running smoothlyKnowledge of safety systems and processesAbility to identify opportunities and follow through on the execution and improvementProblem-solving, must be able to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in solving it, such as identifying defects in a production lineAbility to face production deadlines, shipping dates and more, must manage time accordinglyPrevious experience in a manufacturing/plant environmentCompetencies:Strong critical thinking and communication skills (written and verbal) to share ideas and influence others, including senior management teamCoach supervisors and front-line staff to enhance performance and to develop and retain high-potential employees of the futureCreate a high performing team with clear direction and realistic but challenging goals #J-18808-Ljbffr