Production Manager

<strong>Working at Wonderbrands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.&nbsp;We have an &ldquo;entrepreneurial&rdquo; mindset which encourages all our team members to use their own &ldquo;creativity&rdquo; and &ldquo;out of the box&rdquo; thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.</strong>

CA-AB-Calgary

Wonderbrands

<strong>Working at Wonderbrands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.&nbsp;We have an &ldquo;entrepreneurial&rdquo; mindset which encourages all our team members to use their own &ldquo;creativity&rdquo; and &ldquo;out of the box&rdquo; thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.</strong> https://www.wonderbrands.com

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Full Time

Overview: <p>The Production Manager is a motivating leader that ensures production processes operate in a safe, efficient, and effective manner while striving for continuous process improvements to achieve quality level production to meet customers&rsquo; needs. The role is responsible for coordinating a team of production supervisors and personnel and resolving production scheduling issues to minimize interruptions.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Manage Production Supervisors&rsquo; shift schedules and arrange relief in the event of absences and arrange adjustments in production to minimize down time.</li> <li>Organize production activities and coordinate work of all assigned plant personnel in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner to ensure internal and external customer needs are met.</li> <li>Track key indicators of the production team&rsquo;s performance including safety, efficiency, waste, downtime, labor costs, and industrial accidents and ensure expectations are met or exceeded.</li> <li>Ensure GMP compliance and safety standards are communicated through training and communication initiatives.</li> <li>Take appropriate actions to investigate safety concerns to maintain a safe and secure work environment for all employees.</li> <li>Conduct regular inspections to ensure machinery and equipment is well maintained and running safely according to specifications.</li> <li>Ensure the plant meets all government, customer and third-party audit requirements and take corrective actions according to the audit results as appropriate.</li> <li>Build a strong team by communicating performance expectations; monitoring and appraising performance; providing support, coaching, training, and disciplining and enforcing corporate policies and procedures to Production Supervisors and team members as needed.</li> <li>Develop and communicate internal procedures for sanitation and work with Production Supervisors to ensure successful implementation.</li> <li>Continuously improve operations to maximize profit and minimize cost.</li> <li>Lead EHS and Sanitation programs.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Minimum 5 years' manufacturing supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized setting.</li> <li>Knowledge and familiarity with automated manufacturing process/packaging technology is an asset.</li> <li>Knowledge of GMP and industry standards is an asset.</li> <li>Excellent organizational, problem solving, and communication skills to prioritize workload and delegate responsibilities as needed.</li> <li>A decisive leader with strong interpersonal skills and is adept at leading and motivating.</li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Office.</li> <li>Must be able to work flexible shifts.</li> </ul> <br /> <p>Wonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D&rsquo;Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 14 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.<br /><br />Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake. We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.<br /><br /><strong>Disclaimer:</strong>&nbsp;The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.</p>