Plant Manager BC

About Us!

As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.

In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and food service operations across Canada.

At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.

Position Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing daily plant operations, ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining the highest quality standards, managing costs and leading personnel. Generally, directs the plant through supervision, sharing information, and taking or directing corrective action as required. This position reports to the Senior Director of Operations.

Key Responsibilities Champion Safety and Wellness

• Build a safety culture and manage a safe work environment for all associates;
  Return to Work, Risk Assessment and Accident Investigations.
• Participation in ongoing Safety and Wellness training and audits.

Manage the Business

• Possess analytic and problem-solving skills with understanding of how to resolve complex operational issues.
• Proven track record of meeting Key Performance Indicators and knowledge of performance metrics.
• Creates and executes a strategy to meet business metrics including line efficacy, waste and overhead expenses.
• Manage large capital projects including new equipment installations, upgrades and overhauling.
• Responsible for the budget planning process, production planning and scheduling.

Develop our People

• Train, coach, mentor and develop the salaried management team to perform optimally in current role and prepare for future challenges.
• Manage direct reports’ performance and hold them accountable to meet KPIs and expectations.
• Hire and top-grade talent based on requirements of the business.
• Resolve conflict and influence others to align with overall business objectives.
• Work collaboratively with the Union, leveraging past experience in labour relations, grievance and collective bargaining.
• Responsible for managing associates’ performance and training needs effectively.

Ensure Quality & Food Safety standards are met and exceeded

• Food safety knowledge; BRC, GFSI and HACCP.
• Create an environment where facility is “BRC ready” every day.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining product integrity, practicing highest levels of GMP’s and conforming to HACCP pre-requisite program and all associated SOP’s.
• Partner with site Quality Assurance lead, ensuring food safety and quality are always maintained through a rigorous QA program.

Manage Direct Costs and Overhead Expenses

• Control materials and labour costs of products.
• Ensure that all departmental costs are controlled and budgets met (Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Plant Outbound).

Implement Lean Manufacturing Best Practices

• Implement a culture of continuous improvement, 5S and process control.
• Drive / encourage work area ownership on team that exceeds expected levels of cleanliness and orderliness.
• Champion Grupo Bimbo Lean System at facility with support from corporate Lean Manufacturing team.

Decision Making Responsibilities

• Staffing, capital requirements & utilization, maintenance repair decisions, production requirements, budgeting and all decisions affecting the Langley operations (either directly or as part of the integrated Western Canada manufacturing network).

Job Dimensions:
Financial & Non-Financial

• Manage the budget for the facility
• Manage a multi-line…