Process Manager in Brampton

Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We’re proud to be Canada’s #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s top employers by Forbes. Our purpose is to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians by offering the best of dairy from Canada’s favourite dairy brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia.

The Brampton Processing Manager has overall accountability for assigned processing department(s) in a plant of complex operation and/or large volume. The position is responsible for department results in safety, product quality, reliability, productivity, and operating costs. Responsibilities also include management of projects (capital, cost savings and CI) and championing process improvements.

Critical Success Factors

• Manage production by measuring, analyzing, and executing corrective actions for Safety, Quality, Efficiency, and People.
• Plan and execute production and labour schedules to produce the required volume ensuring that measures are met including cost control, within specification and quality requirements including HACCP and customer requirements.
• Provide leadership to improve health and safety performance by being a role model in safety and demonstrating due diligence through applying the corporate health & safety program elements.
• Provide leadership and supervision to staff by hiring, reviewing performance and providing feedback, determining training and development needs, and providing coaching and work direction.
• Support plant and corporate objectives by developing, communicating, and executing annual goals and strategies.
• Manage the department’s budget by controlling, monitoring and justifying expenditures versus plan.

Key Attributes Of The Ideal Candidate

• College diploma or University degree preferably in Engineering, Food Science or Biochemistry.
• Ten (10) years’ experience in production leadership position in manufacturing, preferably dairy.
• Leadership, planning and execution skills including strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to implement best practices in operations management.
• Knowledge of high-speed filling, packaging equipment and processing systems.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Financial and budgetary skills.
• Bilingual (where applicable).
• Proficient with standard office computer technology such as Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), as well as business systems such as SAP.

What Lactalis Will Offer

• A Competitive Base Salary.
• A Performance-Based Bonus System.
• 4 weeks vacation.
• Benefits starting day 1.
• A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%.
• Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year.
• A Volunteer Day to give back to your community.
• Learning and Development opportunities.
• A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility.

Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.

At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.

Our commitment to DEI: Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness! Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves.

Compensation: The base salary range for this position is: $99,100.00–$123,900.00. Your actual base salary will be fair, competitive, and based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.