Production Manager – Food Industry (Toronto)

Our Client in the Food Industry is currently looking for a Production Manager to join their growing team. This is a long term permanent role with great potential offering an excellent salary and a challenging working environment. Position: Production Manager Food Industry Salary: Depending on experience Industry: Food Industry Location: Markham / Scarborough RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee the coordination of production activities to ensure that total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner with high quality. Member of management team by driving its strategic initiatives and modeling the Companys values, mission, and standards of conduct. Drive a safety-first culture that aims to eliminate employee injuries and reduce WSIB costs. Develop cost effective systems of control over operating expenditures, staffing, and wages. Responsible for generating cost savings in the plant Work with Maintenance and Engineering to ensure effective execution of capital projects required to upgrade operations or the production of new products and also work on continuous improvements in the plant. Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Human Resources to ensure compliance with all legislative and company standards/requirements. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering (or equivalent) Minimum 5 years experience at Management level in Food Industry Strong organizational, planning & computer skills (Word & Excel) required; Valuable understanding of GMP, HACCP, and SOPs relating to food production Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (oral & written) Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a group Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2obv3z