About Us !
As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across; 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.

In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.

At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.

Hiring Requirements:
We are currently looking to hire an Operations Manager to join our Calgary team. Reporting to the Senior Operations Director – Western Canada, the Operations Manager will be responsible for the overall manufacturing performance and day-to-day execution of the manufacturing plant and associates. This role is critical to driving continuous improvement in partnership with the leadership team. You will use your knowledge on operational excellence to:

Key Responsibilities:
Health & Safety

• Build a strong safety culture and create a safe work environment for all associates; includes setting expectations and working through supervisory team to ensure Bimbo Canada’s safety program is completely adhered to.
• Leading Near Miss and Accident Investigation and Risk Assessment.
• Ensure site Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee is operating at a high level.
• Participation in ongoing Health & Safety training and audits as needed.
• Deep understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety code in Canada.

Manage the Business

• Analyze and problem solve complex manufacturing challenges and drive a systematic culture of continuous improvement.
• Proven track record of reaching goals and deep understanding of manufacturing performance metrics.
• Ability to understand and analyze process deviations (downtime, non-conformance, performance losses and effectively create and driving improvement plans.
• Manage large capital projects including new equipment installation as required by the business.
• Responsible for the budget planning process, production planning and scheduling.
• Ensure the implementation and execution of an effective facility Maintenance Program.
• Proven record in food manufacturing.
• Passion for Operational Excellence.

People Development

• Train, coach, mentor and develop the salaried management team to perform optimally in current role and prepare for future challenges.
• Manage direct reports’ performance and hold them accountable to meet KPIs and expectations.
• Hire and top-grade talent based on requirements of the business.
• Resolve conflict and influence others to align with overall business objectives.
• Ability to work in a unionized environment and track record of positive labour relations.
• Foster a culture of extreme ownership and accountability.

Quality & Food Safety

• Food safety knowledge; BRC, SQF, GFSI and HACCP.
• Create a culture where the facility is “audit ready” every day.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining product integrity; reaching the highest levels of GMP’s and conforming to HACCP pre-requisite program and all associated SOP’s.
• Partner with site Quality Assurance team, ensuring food safety and quality are maintained at all times through a rigorous QA program.

Manage Direct Costs and Overhead Expenses

• Tight control of all manufacturing costs.
• Ensure that all departmental budgets are met. Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Plant Outbound).

Lean Manufacturing

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and process focus.
• Drive extreme work area ownership on team that contantly raises the baseline for order and cleaness.
• Champion Grupo Bimbo Lean System at facility with support from corporate Lean Manufacturing team.
• Deep understanding of all wastes of Lean.

Other Duties

• Other duties as described by the Senior Director- Operations Western Canada.

Experience & Education:

• Must be degree qualified with 7+ years of progressive plant management experience preferably within a large food manufacturing plant; preferably in a bakery environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or Operations Management preferred.
• Proven track record in financial control and experience managing large capital and operating budgets.
• Strong and effective people leadership, development and management skills, self-motivated with a focus towards achieving results through KPIs and knowledge of performance metrics, safety systems and processes.

Growth Opportunities: Bimbo Canada is committed to personal and professional growth. We offer training, development, and advancement opportunities both domestically and internationally.

Innovation: Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.

The Bimbo Way: We believe in the special dignity and value of the human person. We believe that as people we form one community and we believe that this community is focused on getting results. We do this by competing and winning in the market with superior quality in everything we do. We believe in being sharp operators; that is, being very, very good at what we do, and always acting with integrity so that as a company we can transcend and endure for a very long time. That’s the Bimbo Way.

We are incredibly proud of our distinction as one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. This recognition is a reflection of how strong, people-first culture drives exceptional performance and sets us apart as industry leaders. Bimbo Canada was also named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work by Canadian HR Reporter (CHRR)! This tremendous honour recognizes our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for our associates.

If you are ready to join a company that values its associates and bakes delicious moments every day, apply today!!

Your journey with Bimbo Canada starts here.

We thank all interested applicants, but only those selected will be contacted. Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada (Formerly Canada Bread Company Limited) are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process, or would like more details about accessibility, should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at CB_Accessibility@grupobimbo.com.