Plant Manager (Alberta Beach)

We are seeking a high-caliber Plant Manager to spearhead our clients grain milling facility. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the full lifecycle of production—from raw grain procurement to final packaging. The ideal candidate will be a strategic operator who balances technical milling expertise with a sophisticated approach to team development, safety culture, and financial performance.

Executive Scope & Responsibilities

Operational Excellence & Strategy

• End-to-End Oversight: Drive the daily pulse of the facility, managing grain intake, cleaning, sophisticated milling processes, blending, and high-speed packaging.
• Performance Optimization: Engineer strategies to maximize extraction rates (yield) and throughput while maintaining rigorous quality benchmarks.
• Asset Management: Modernize maintenance strategies by overseeing preventive and predictive programs to ensure 24/7 reliability.
• Capital Projects: Lead the charge on facility upgrades and capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects to keep the plant at the cutting edge of milling technology.

Regulatory & Quality Leadership

• Compliance Stewardship: Serve as the primary liaison for government and industry bodies, ensuring flawless reporting to Statistics Canada, CGC, and CFIA.
• Food Safety Champion: Maintain a \"gold standard\" facility, adhering to HACCP, FSSC 22000, and GMP requirements. You will lead the team through external audits and champion immediate corrective actions.
• EHS Excellence: Cultivate a \"Safety First\" setting, overseeing WCB/Labour Canada reporting and proactive incident prevention.

Leadership & Financial Acumen

• People Development: Mentor and mobilize a diverse workforce of supervisors and technicians, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.
• Board Engagement: Act as a key stakeholder in board-level meetings, providing operational insights to shape company direction.
• Fiscal Responsibility: Manage the P&L for the plant, including budget forecasting, labor cost optimization, and utility efficiency.

The Ideal Profile

• Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, or Agriculture.
• Industry Tenure: 10+ years within food manufacturing or grain milling, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or Plant Manager capacity.
• Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of milling machinery; Oat processing experience is a significant competitive advantage.
• Business Intelligence: Strong ability to interpret KPIs and financial statements to drive operational change.

Working Environment & Expectations

• Setting: High-activity manufacturing environment (dust, noise, and machinery).
• Agility: Ability to support operations during peak seasons, which may include extended hours or on-call availability.
• Safety: Absolute commitment to PPE and industrial hygiene protocols.

Total Rewards

• Compensation: Highly competitive executive-level salary.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Balance: Generous PTO and holiday schedule.
• Growth: Investment in your continued professional development and industry certifications.