Plant Manager
About the role
Plant Manager
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Plant Manager to oversee all daily operations of our client's food manufacturing facility in the Lower Mainland. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient production, ensuring workplace safety, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee plant operations including production, maintenance and safety.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize productivity and efficiency.
- Monitor daily production metrics and take corrective actions when necessary.
- Lead and mentor plant staff, including department supervisors and team leads.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Manage the plant budget, including cost control and capital improvement projects.
- Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on plant performance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Management, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive experience in plant or manufacturing operations, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and safety regulations for food.
- Proven experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Compensation target 120-140,000+ range.
If this exciting opportunity sounds like it could be of interest to you, please send us your resume today.
About MacDonald Search Group
WE CONNECT GREAT COMPANIES ... WITH EXCEPTIONAL CANDIDATES
Welcome to MacDonald Search Group – Canada's trusted and experienced executive search and recruitment firm. With offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Halifax, and Moncton, and an online presence across North America; our goal is simple – finding the right fit for clients and candidates.
Companies and candidates rarely get together by accident. It takes a collaborative approach to combine a client's needs and a candidate's aspirations. With our depth of experience, we’re trusted to bring the two parties together and make that perfect match.
Whether the position is in sales, marketing, or management across a variety of industries, we work tenaciously to connect great clients with great candidates.
Industries We Serve
We believe every role is searchable. As long as the criteria for a position is identifiable and there are target candidates to recruit, we have the experience, adaptability, and passion to work on all types of positions and industries.
CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS & FOOD SERVICE
BEVERAGE ALCOHOL
CANNABIS
MANUFACTURING
OPERATIONS
SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, BUILDING PRODUCTS & CONSTRUCTION
MARKETING
B2B
RETAIL / MULTI-UNIT
HUMAN RESOURCES
FINANCE
LIFE SCIENCES – PHARMACEUTICALS, MEDICAL DEVICES, DENTAL, ANIMAL HEALTH
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
Plant Manager
About the role
Plant Manager
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Plant Manager to oversee all daily operations of our client's food manufacturing facility in the Lower Mainland. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient production, ensuring workplace safety, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee plant operations including production, maintenance and safety.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize productivity and efficiency.
- Monitor daily production metrics and take corrective actions when necessary.
- Lead and mentor plant staff, including department supervisors and team leads.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Manage the plant budget, including cost control and capital improvement projects.
- Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on plant performance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Management, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive experience in plant or manufacturing operations, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and safety regulations for food.
- Proven experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Compensation target 120-140,000+ range.
If this exciting opportunity sounds like it could be of interest to you, please send us your resume today.
About MacDonald Search Group
WE CONNECT GREAT COMPANIES ... WITH EXCEPTIONAL CANDIDATES
Welcome to MacDonald Search Group – Canada's trusted and experienced executive search and recruitment firm. With offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Halifax, and Moncton, and an online presence across North America; our goal is simple – finding the right fit for clients and candidates.
Companies and candidates rarely get together by accident. It takes a collaborative approach to combine a client's needs and a candidate's aspirations. With our depth of experience, we’re trusted to bring the two parties together and make that perfect match.
Whether the position is in sales, marketing, or management across a variety of industries, we work tenaciously to connect great clients with great candidates.
Industries We Serve
We believe every role is searchable. As long as the criteria for a position is identifiable and there are target candidates to recruit, we have the experience, adaptability, and passion to work on all types of positions and industries.
CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS & FOOD SERVICE
BEVERAGE ALCOHOL
CANNABIS
MANUFACTURING
OPERATIONS
SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, BUILDING PRODUCTS & CONSTRUCTION
MARKETING
B2B
RETAIL / MULTI-UNIT
HUMAN RESOURCES
FINANCE
LIFE SCIENCES – PHARMACEUTICALS, MEDICAL DEVICES, DENTAL, ANIMAL HEALTH
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION