Director Of Quality Assurance ( Company Undisclosed)

Company: Undisclosed

Recruiting Company: HRCovered Inc.

Job Title: Director of Operations

Job type: Permanent, Full-Time, In-Office

Location: Cambridge, Ontario

• Do you have a proven track record of driving production success and growth?
• Are you a seasoned professional with excellent organizational and communication skills?
• Are you a natural leader with an innate ability to generate solutions?

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and take charge as the new Director of Operations at one of our Client' food production facilities in Cambridge Ontario.

Job Summary

This senior-level position is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of production operations at three plants of our Client; crackers, gluten-free, and assembly. In this role, you will conduct regular meetings with the management to ensure they are up to date on changes, efficacy and conversion within the bakery.

Additionally, you will have weekly meetings with the President to discuss initiatives, concerns, expectations of production and approvals of new processes. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills and experience in managing a production team.

About our Client

Our Client is a renowned global leader in diverse customer and product segments, offering a delectable range of baked goods. Trusted by top grocery chains worldwide, our Client collaborate with retail partners to create innovative private-label crackers of exceptional value. The exceptional product and packaging capabilities enable our Client to create custom solutions with the right combination of segment, occasion and flavour in Canada.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Participate in the hiring process, including the full employment lifecycle.
• Monitor inventory levels.
• Keep track of all records in compliance with the requirements of Ontario's regulations regarding food safety.
• Control and uphold ongoing food certification and requirements.
• Supervise and maintain inventory control records, maintenance and sanitation records, and vehicle maintenance records.
• Create a plan for the warehouse's administrative tasks;
• Report on production metrics to the senior management team.
• Ensure product quality and implement improvements to production as needed when there are opportunities.
• Provide prompt and thorough annual appraisals, including the coaching and development of work abilities.
• Follow-up on gaps in the scheduled flow of operations in the plants.
• Create and implement an annual operations plan that includes financial projections, schedules, training, instructions, guidelines, and assignments.
• Interpret the data to ensure continual growth and optimal production.
• Manage the production for three plants: crackers, gluten-free, and assembly.
• Make recommendations for process improvements; track the improvements; and report on the progress.
• Establish production goals and monitor progress towards those goals.
• Revise goals and schedules as needed depending on external and internal factors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Provide training, coaching, and disciplining for employees as necessary.
• Maintain and assess the most recent budget reports for each plant.
• Lead the operations team.
• Create, process, and maintain statistical reports, logs, records, metrics, and data as needed.
• Monitor overall plant performance and activity.
• Analyze cost reports, including productivity tracking, waste reports, downtime, and supply ordering.
• Manage supply chain activity, including projected deliveries, any quality issues, delays in deliveries, and efficiency within the plants.
• Create, implement, maintain, and oversee the organization's safety, food safety, and industrial health programs and policies.
• Monitoring of all logistic functions.
• Create a plan for all inventory management; and
• Lead staff meetings, management meetings, and other administrative gatherings; prepare reports as required.

Who we need

We are looking for someone who's not afraid to roll up their sleeves on the production floor as bridging the gap between production and management is of utmost importance.

Qualification

• Facility with office computing, including Windows, Microsoft Office products, Outlook and file management.
• Superior understanding of a variety of operational principles and activities, such as accounting, customer service, production, and personnel management.
• Experience in project management is an asset.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership position in the food production and manufacturing industry
• Previous experience managing a supply chain.
• Knowledge of data analysis and operations processes is required.
• High-level understanding of supply chain management, inventory management, and warehouse and logistics management.
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing and Kaizen warehouse philosophies is an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and an extensive supply chain/logistic background
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication abilities supported by a track record of achievement.
• Previous experience in operations management is required.

Core Competencies

• Excellent decision-making skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to implement structures and responsibilities that are more streamlined or efficient and support quickly changing business demands
• Exceptional leadership abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent practical understanding of industry norms and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Working Conditions

• The standard workweek for this position is 40 hours.
• Based in a food manufacturing/production environment.
• Requires occasional travel between the three plant locations and the organization’s head office.
• Extended periods of sitting, standing, or exposure to computer screens may be required.
• Overtime and hours worked outside of the standard work schedule may be required.
• The standard business hours for this position are 8 to 5.

Why Join

• Opportunity to create and execute long-term plans for an international brand.
• Work in a rapidly growing company that registered 60% growth in 2022.
• Lots of learning opportunities and growth opportunities.
• Work with a close knit team.
• Experience a fast paced environment and a great family culture.
• Competitive salary plus benefits
• Opportunity to lead a team of professionals.

If you think your skills closely match what we are looking for, and that you can fit in a fast-paced environment please send your resume to [email protected].