Senior Production Manager Coaldale

Position Title: Senior Production Manager Coaldale

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Coaldale

Grade: Grade 06

Requisition ID: 34252

About the role

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy. This position has to manage the production, quality, sanitation, safety and planning operations of the Coaldale plant to accomplish required production within approved operating budgets, as well as quality and sanitation guidelines of the facility. To provide positive and proactive leadership to all cost, quality, sanitation and safety improvement efforts. Your participation in the continuous improvement process is required, as you are a member of the leadership team at the facility. Activities desired in your role as a member of the leadership team are; safety audits, quality, process improvement initiatives, employee training, and upgrading your employees and your own current skills.

Accountabilities:

• Promotes and adheres to company safety work rules and regulations.
• Coordinates all activities with the Plant Manager, the Quality Assurance Manager, Technology Support Manager, Human Resource Manager, Field Manager, Safety Manager, and Plant Services Manager. Coordination is also required with corporate departments including: Production Planning, Inventory Control, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Marketing, Sales and Engineering. Coordination with external customers and vendors is also required.
• Manages all production, and sanitation operations of the Othello plant. Accountable for receiving raw product, converting raw product to finished product, packaging finished product and delivering finished product to the warehouse while controlling all direct and indirect department budgets.
• Ensures that all finished product meets established quality requirements and that the plant continually meets all sanitation, foreign material, microbiological control guidelines and adherence to statistical process control guidelines, hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) requirements, FDA requirements and other inspection agency requirements. The safety, well-being and the effectiveness of all human resources are of prime responsibility while meeting these accountabilities.
• Engages in a wide range of activities to monitor, control and encourage innovation in operating expertise and employee development. The key challenge of this position is to continually improve the overall effectiveness of the Production Department through improvements to production and administrative costs, product quality, plant sanitation, plant safety and employee morale.
• Creates positive working relationships and to involve others in working collectively toward achievement of department and plant goals. Through outstanding coaching, training, communications, problem solving, leadership and recognition this individual creates a focus for others in creating and maintaining a continuous improvement environment.
• Attends and participates in all annual, departmental and job specific required training and monthly informational meetings.
• Communicates any problems or changes in department to supervisor and appropriate personnel.
• Understands and adheres to the concepts and techniques of the quality process in order to ensure a quality operation.
• Keeps area clean and orderly in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Helps to build and promote a strong "Teamwork" environment in each individual work group, the Factory, and the Company.
• Participates in continuous improvement process.

Other Job Functions:

Company Mission

• Plan production department activities to achieve the overall plant goals and company mission.
• Lead and monitor the development methods to assure efficient execution of approved programs, activities and processes.
• Assure implementation of corporate policies and procedures as they relate to all production, quality assurance, human resources, and sanitation and safety efforts.

Production Operations

• Plan, implement, and monitor production operations to meet scheduled production volume requirements.
• Direct production operations to meet all production requirements with respect to cost, quality, and sanitation.
• Assure a safe work environment and promote continuous efforts to improve the effectiveness of the plant safety improvement process.
• Assure adherence to all Company and external quality assurance and sanitation guidelines.
• Proactively direct and lead efforts to continually improve the production costs and quality of all products.

Human Resources

• Support and assure implementation of all Human Resources policies and requirements.
• Recognize exemplary employee performance.
• Continually strive to foster a "team work" environment that provides open and honest communication across all levels.
• Identify and coordinate training opportunities for all department employees.

Continuous Improvement

• Solicit, review, implement, and promote process and product quality improvement ideas.
• Develop and implement strategies for cost savings, waste reduction, and optimum production scheduling.
• Continually develop knowledge related to innovations in the food processing industry.

Leadership, Communication, and Information Management

• Prepare and submit necessary reports to Corporate Headquarters and the Plant Manager.
• Promote inter-department cooperation through active involvement with all plant staff members.
• Provide resources to department supervisors, resolve issues, and solve problems referred to the Production Manager.
• Appraise supervisor performance and provide development guidance.
• Demonstrate positive leadership through effective communication to all levels of management and the hourly work force.
• Continually strive to develop personal and professional skills.

Supervisory Responsibilties:

Administers managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Managers and supervisors are responsible for cultivating employee attitudes favorable towards Affirmative Action Programs. They have a key responsibility for following organizational policies, ensuring everyone equal employment opportunity, and making decisions that affect the progress toward achieving our affirmative action goals.

This manager is accountable for providing direction and leading efforts, actions, and results of the following subordinates:

• Production Manager
• Production Clerk
• Production Shift Managers
• Production Supervisors

REPRESENTATION

Scope of Authority:

• Has authority to start or stop lines in the plant under the direction of and accountable to the Plant Manager.
• Approves raw product and raw product mixes for processing in accordance with product standards and factory run schedules.
• Appropriates and approves authorized budgeted amounts for Production activities.
• Hires, disciplines, and approves pay levels for employees in consultation with Plant Manager and Human Resources.
• Authority to enforce McCain policies and procedures.
• Responsibility to monitor work areas, watch for suspicious behavior and report any concerns regarding unidentified visitors and/or unauthorized personnel.
• Authority to question and take appropriate measures regarding the safety of themselves, other employees, products, and equipment.
• Responsibility of maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the food processing facility, especially where any raw or finished product is produced.
• Authority to report and/or eliminate hazards to the safety of the food that is produced in the facility.

Required Training:

McCain Safety Policy/Accident Reporting

Annual HACCP/GMP's Training

Annual Sexual Harassment Awareness Training

Plant Emergency Evacuation Training/Emergency Response

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Right-To-Know

Lockout-Tag out

Ladder Safety

Fall Protection/PPE's

Confined Space

Hot Work

Blood-borne Pathogens

Key-Element Training

Crisis Management

MQP Training

Other Training as Required

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or three to four years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5 to 6 years production management experience in a food processing plant in a significant role.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and taste or smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

About the team

This role is located in Coaldale, Alberta. The incoming candidate will have two production managers that will report into them and they will report into the Plant Manager. This role is customer facing and will ensure that the recepies and finished product will meet and exceed expectations of the customer. They will work on many projects, including: AOC planning, PST for new product, setting standards, and SCA opportunities. No two days will look the same in this role. We are looking for someone who can fit in with the team and work alongside the plant manager to make sure our new large site is running smoothly.

About McCain

At McCain, we're feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That's why we're dedicated to ensuring our core values—Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality—shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!

Leadership Principles

Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles.

We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success.

We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success.

We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together.

We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.

The McCain experience

We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually—your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we're better together.

Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Job Family: Manufacturing
Division: NA Potato Manufacturing
Department: ​Coaldale Potato Plant ​
Location(s): CA - Canada : Alberta : Lethbridge || CA - Canada : Alberta : Coaldale

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)