Production Manager

Job Type Regular People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters. At Agropur, each role directly contributes to key results. Execution is measured by impact and value created—not the number of actions. A workplace where collaboration is encouraged and valued. Salary and Benefits Salary range 007: $121,200 - $151,500 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.) Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 401(k) with 7% company contributions 3 weeks Paid Time Off Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays Paid parental leave Advancement Opportunities Work Schedule Monday-Friday 7am-4pm with flexibility needed for operational needs Responsibilities Maintain a productive, cost-efficient and high-quality production operation; provide daily coordination and oversight of area department activities. Oversee the area department production operations of the facility. Work with Quality Assurance to manage production activities necessary for the effective implementation and maintenance of food safety and quality plans and pre-requisite programs. Responsible for area department budgets and cost reduction activities. Drive the delivery of operational excellence through excellent execution via the use of operational improvement tools such as AOS, Run to Target, Focused Improvement, and Direction Setting. Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and direct/oversee setup and adjustments of machines to maintain the quality of the products produced. Ensure all production employees are trained and have a complete understanding of all Standard Operating Procedures and work methods related to Safety, Quality, and Production of the manufacturing processes in the facility. Manage and coordinate activities of workers engaged in manufacturing, ensuring all aspects of production are handled at the highest level of quality. Ensure all areas of the plant are following company standard GMP’s in their daily production runs. Share responsibility for all aspects of plant functions as it relates to production. Ensure that all routine functions and mandatory paperwork are performed accurately and completed at the required frequencies. Work with plant, corporate and client personnel to resolve day-to-day production tasks/needs as they arise. Drive training and coaching to ensure compliance with Safety standards and incident prevention. Work directly with research and development and/or technical manager on customer product initiatives, adjustments to process and raw material assessment. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Business, Operations Management, or any other related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered. Minimum seven (7) years of experience in manufacturing required. Minimum three (3) years of experience in a dairy and/or food production plant required. Minimum two (2) years supervisory experience required. Additional Information Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations). #J-18808-Ljbffr