Job Details

Production Manager

The Production Manager provides leadership and direction to the operations at the plant. This role is accountable for ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations through effective people management, process optimization, and adherence to safety, quality, and food safety standards. The Production Manager is responsible for achieving production targets, fostering a Zero Harm culture, and developing high-performing teams in alignment with the company's core values: Passion for Innovation, Cultivate Collaboration, Leverage Difference, and Be Accountable.

Essential Functions

• Lead day-to-day safe operations, ensuring compliance with corporate, regulatory, and food safety standards.
• Champion a Zero Harm culture through visible safety leadership and proactive hazard management.
• Manage production staff, including scheduling, work assignments, training, coaching, performance reviews, and succession planning.
• Oversee grain handling, roasting, and related processes to ensure efficiency, product quality, and cost control.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and operational performance metrics; implement action plans to achieve financial and production targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with staff, fostering collaboration, accountability, and engagement.
• Partner with other managers to support labor relations and maintain effective workforce practices.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, sustainability, and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and other food safety programs, maintaining thorough records and audit readiness.
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret production data, reports, and analytics to guide decision-making.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Food Science, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent relevant experience in production or grain handling may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in grain handling, food processing, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of workplace safety in a manufacturing environment, with proven ability to lead a Zero Harm culture.
• Thorough understanding of HACCP, food safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Skilled in team leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution with demonstrated success in building high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of making timely, effective decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with production management and inventory control systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of malt and barley analytics is an asset.
• Experience with labor relations preferred.

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and production floor environment.
• Exposure to dust, noise, heat, and varying weather conditions.
• Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to access multiple levels of facilities, including climbing stairs and ladders.
• May require extended or weekend hours to meet operational needs.
• This role is considered safety sensitive and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing.