Plant manager

• Drive the daily pulse of the facility, managing grain intake, cleaning, sophisticated milling processes, blending, and high-speed packaging
• Engineer strategies to maximize extraction rates (yield) and throughput while maintaining rigorous quality benchmarks
• Modernize maintenance strategies by overseeing preventive and predictive programs to ensure 24/7 reliability
• Lead the charge on facility upgrades and capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects to keep the plant at the cutting edge of milling technology
• Serve as the primary liaison for government and industry bodies, ensuring flawless reporting to Statistics Canada, CGC, and CFIA
• Maintain a "gold standard" facility, adhering to HACCP, FSSC 22000, and GMP requirements
• Lead the team through external audits and champion immediate corrective actions
• Cultivate a "Safety First" environment, overseeing WCB/Labour Canada reporting and proactive incident prevention
• Mentor and mobilize a diverse workforce of supervisors and technicians, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth
• Act as a key stakeholder in board-level meetings, providing operational insights to shape company direction
• Manage the P&L for the plant, including budget forecasting, labor cost optimization, and utility efficiency

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, or Agriculture
• 10+ years within food manufacturing or grain milling
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership or Plant Manager capacity
• Deep knowledge of milling machinery
• Oat processing experience is a significant competitive advantage
• Strong ability to interpret KPIs and financial statements to drive operational change

Oat processing experience

• Highly competitive executive-level salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Investment in your continued professional development and industry certifications