Plant Manager
Strathmore, AB (some time in Calgary/Leduc during construction)
Be part of something new. Our client is an independent, Alberta-based innovator and processor of novel, sustainable pulse ingredients for the food, beverage, and baked goods industries. They are building a plant in Strathmore, Alberta, and are looking for a Plant Manager to bring it to life.
As Plant Manager, you will lead the commissioning, start-up, and ongoing operation of the facility. Reporting to the President & CEO, you will oversee production, food safety and quality, maintenance, logistics, inventory, automation, and continuous improvement. Your goal is a facility that runs safely, reliably, and cost-effectively, backed by a high-performing, accountable team.
Commissioning & Operational Readiness
- Partner with the Engineering Project Lead to support construction, commissioning, start-up, and ramp-up to steady-state operations
- Work across Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Food Safety and Quality, and Finance to resolve start-up challenges
- Develop budgets, staffing plans, schedules, performance targets, procedures, and training
- Support integration of Emerson DeltaV, Aptean ERP, data lakes, machine learning, and real-time analytics into plant operations
Operations Management
- Lead operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, yield, and inventory goals
- Deliver production schedules while ensuring product consistency, traceability, and on-time delivery
- Optimize yield, throughput, energy efficiency, equipment reliability, and operating costs
- Set and manage KPIs, and lead Lean Manufacturing, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
Food Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with SQF, GMPs, SOPs, CFIA requirements, HACCP, and applicable regulations
- Maintain high standards for sanitation, traceability, documentation, and audit readiness
- Lead investigations into food safety, quality, and operational incidents, and implement corrective and preventive actions
Health, Safety & Environment
- Build a safety-first culture and ensure safe-work procedures and training are consistently applied
- Lead incident investigations and monitor safety and environmental performance
Leadership & People Development
- Attract, lead, and develop managers, supervisors, team leads, and production staff
- Maintain a visible presence on the plant floor to support employees and resolve issues
- Foster a culture of trust, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, process, chemical, industrial, or a related engineering discipline; P.Eng. designation with APEGA preferred
- 5-10 years of progressive manufacturing or plant operations experience, including leading managers, supervisors, and cross-functional teams
- Experience managing operating budgets, workforce plans, production schedules, and cost-reduction initiatives
- Strong knowledge of ERP, automation, and process-control systems
- Experience using operational data and analytics to improve yield, throughput, energy efficiency, reliability, and quality
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, decision-making, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
- Emotional intelligence, with the ability to build trust, develop talent, navigate difficult conversations, and inspire accountability
The successful candidate will lead a new, technology-enabled facility and shape operational excellence within a high-growth private company. They offer a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, annual bonus incentive, group health benefits, and the opportunity to participate in long-term incentive programs.
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