Food Production Manager Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

Location: (EDM) 36 Ave & 8th St, Nisku

S'more about the team:

We are looking for a Full-Time Production Manager to join our team! Reporting to the Director of Production, you will oversee all production operations and lead the production team in achieving safety, quality, plan adherence, on-time delivery, and efficiency targets.

Lettuce share what this role will be responsible for:

• Lead a 24/7 operation and a team of Production Supervisors, Coordinators, Team Leaders, and Associates
• Build a high-performing culture with specific focus on safety, GMP, quality, employee learning, development & engagement, and continuous improvement
• Responsible for target setting and continuously improving employee safety, food safety compliance, quality, pick accuracy, on-time delivery, plan adherence, and efficiency 
• Partner with Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics and Warehouse teams to develop production plans that focus on product freshness, on-time delivery, and plan reliability
• Execute and deliver the daily production plan; Ensure proper and on-time team, material, facility, and equipment setup; Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks and blockers; and Drive clear, structured and concise communication to ensure alignment between teams, shifts, and external stakeholders
• Make tomorrow better than today! Drive continuous improvement in the DC by engaging team members and broader HF stakeholders in identifying opportunities, facilitating root-cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and delivering positive and focused change
• Develop, roll out, and manage standard operating procedures, visual tools, and checklists to ensure we are a process-driven operations; Onboard, train, and continuously develop team members to ensure clear understanding of roles and responsibilities, tasks, process and procedures 
• Create a positive team environment that prioritizes safety, strives for accountability & respect, enables continuous learning and promotes  open communication and candid feedback 
• Work in compliance with OH&S acts and regulations. 
• Use personal protective and safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer and report workplace hazards and dangers to the supervisor or employer.
• Other duties as assigned

Sound a-peeling? Here's what we're looking for: 

• 5+ years of Manufacturing and/or Supply Chain experience, preferably with a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Engineering, Business or a related field
• Strong understanding of OHS and Food Safety and its application in a warehouse and production environment
• Experience with managing a large scale teams and operations 
• An authentic leader, who's able to build strong relationships, clearly communicate and motivate, and drive accountability in all levels
• An effective collaborator, who empowers and enables others to share ideas, raises awareness, gets buy-in, and and delivers fast and well-rounded solutions to complex problems
• A strong analytical problem solver that identifies and simplifies complex issues and drives rapid, focused, and data-driven solutions
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude. Used to working in a high pressure, fast paced, and constantly changing environment
• Drive and self-motivation. We seek a leader who competes to win and have the burning desire to make a meaningful difference in our business and lives of our employees
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and warehouse systems and controls
• Professional certifications and/or licenses with Lean Six Sigma preferred 

Let's cut to the cheese, this is why you'll love it here:

• Box Discount - Amazing discounts on 1 box per week! 75% discount on weekly HelloFresh and Chefs Plate meal kits AND 50% off weekly Factor meal box.
• Health & Wellness - Health & Dental benefits from day 1, a Health Spending Account, unlimited access to the Headspace app to meet your self-care needs, and 25% discount on GoodLife fitness memberships!
• RRSP Matching - Competitive RRSP matching program offered
• Vacation & PTO - Time off is also an important part of self-care! We offer generous vacation and PTO to help you create a good work-life balance. 
• Family Benefits - A parental leave top-up program for expectant parents.
• Growth & Development - We support your career progression, provide development opportunities, and invest in your continued learning through our organization wide L&D fund.
• Work Hard & Have Fun - From team socials to engaging company days, you'll have plenty of opportunity to experience the fun!
• Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives - With impactful ERG's like FreshPride, Women Empowered and LIMES, we are committed to our diversity, equity & inclusion efforts.
• Food Puns - this one is kind of a big dill if you haven't already noticed. We even have some punny meeting room names!

Working Conditions:

It's no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.

If this sounds like you, please click the "Apply Now" button. If this role doesn't quite match what you're looking for, but you'd like to know more about joining the HelloFresh team, please visit our Jobs page to view our other vacancies. We'd love to hear from you!

HelloFresh Canada uses AI-integrated technology to help us process and evaluate applications more efficiently. This includes tools that screen and assess candidate qualifications based on the requirements for this role. While these tools assist our workflow, all final selection decisions are made by our hiring team.

This is a posting for an existing vacancy. We are actively seeking to fill this position.

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