Plant Manager Assistant (English & Mandarin) (Alberta)

We are partnering with a fast-growing food manufacturing company in Calgary that is currently in the setup phase of a new production facility. The company is backed by an experienced leadership team with a strong track record in the industry, focusing on high-quality food production and scalable operations in the North American market. As the business continues to expand, they are building out their core team and looking for detail-oriented professionals to support day-to-day operations. POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a hands‑on and adaptable Plant Manager Assistant to support early‑stage plant operations in a food manufacturing environment. This role carries out day‑to‑day supervisory responsibilities and participates in production planning, staff scheduling, inventory coordination, and routine quality control activities to support efficient and compliant plant operations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Production Management Draft production planning of staffing, raw materials, packaging materials, and purchasing planning, according to the general production schedule Organize production activities and maintain daily workflow to support delivery orders, including worker scheduling, material preparation, and participation in production activities as needed Follow and enforce SOPs, food safety, product quality, GMP, QA, and workplace safety requirements throughout production operations Conduct daily stand‑up meetings and communicate operational priorities, workflow updates, and safety requirements to production staff Perform pre‑operation checks, routine production inspections, and in‑process quality checks to ensure operational and food safety compliance Complete production records and report production, staffing, or operational issues as needed Participate in cleaning, sanitation, waste disposal, and general housekeeping activities following company procedures Warehouse Management Oversee and support daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory movement, shipping, and material handling Operate forklifts, perform material transfers, and prepare production materials and shipments according to operational requirements Maintain inventory accuracy through inventory transactions, cycle counts, audits, and stock reconciliation activities. Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions as needed Ensure materials and products are properly stored, labelled, rotated, and handled following operational, GMP, and food safety requirements Monitor warehouse, freezer, and tempering room conditions and maintain required records Perform routine warehouse housekeeping and equipment inspections Quality Control & Quality Assurance Support Perform routine production, warehouse, shipping, and receiving inspections to ensure compliance with product specifications, GMP, HACCP, and food safety requirements Conduct product sampling, environmental swabbing, basic quality testing, and product assessments as required Maintain quality records, traceability documentation, and food safety‑related records Support product hold/release activities, quality investigations, corrective actions, and issue reporting under QA Manager guidance Assist with sanitation monitoring, pest control, and food safety system implementation including SQF and HACCP Support maintenance of quality documentation, specifications, and COA records as needed Workplace H&S; and Training Participate in workplace safety and health program. Ensures safety procedures are followed and makes recommendations regarding workplace protection. Review, understand and ensure all operations procedures are followed, serving as a role model to ensure all teammates' compliance. Recommends improvements to procedures. Additional Duties Employees may be required to perform additional duties as assigned by the Production Manager or Supervisor to support operational requirements. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 1 year of working experience in a manufacturing‑based workplace; supervisory or leadership experience is an asset Self‑motivated and willing to learn new skills and operational knowledge Strong organizational, leadership, and time management skills Ability to read and interpret safety policies, operational procedures, standards, and work instructions, and communicate them to entry‑level production staff Ability to solve practical problems and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment Able to lift up to 25 kg materials Fluent in English and Mandarin Valid forklift certification is required Solid preference will be given to candidates who have previous experience in food manufacture. Knowledge of GMP and HACCP is considered a strong asset WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Requirements Ability to lift, carry, push, or move materials up to 25 kg Ability to operate warehouse equipment and perform hands‑on production and material handling activities Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during production and warehouse operations Work is performed in a food manufacturing, warehouse, and production environment Exposure to raw meat materials, cold environments, moisture, and food production equipment Requires use of PPE and compliance with GMP, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures Fast‑paced production environment with frequent coordination and material movement activities Location On‑site in the Balzac / CrossIron Mills area, north of Calgary. Public transit is limited in the area, and you may need your own vehicle for daily commuting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pkmnq