Site Operations Manager

About the Role

As the Manager, Operations you will be accountable for overseeing the day-to-day operational activities of our main food processing facility, focusing on productivity, performance, costs, efficiencies, KPIs, and continuous improvement. You will manage and lead various teams in production, logistics, and distribution within a fast-paced Just-In-Time (JIT) environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage multi-shift operations.
• Support the Site Leader to enhance team member engagement.
• Review and set department schedules, plans, products, and manpower requirements to ensure business objectives are met.
• Manage direct reports in production, warehouse, and sanitation.
• Develop and implement opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
• Prepare the annual budget, including reviewing and recommending capital and operational expenses, as well as monthly reporting.
• Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing Company and Industry standards.
• Support, mentor, and train front-line Team Leaders.
• Commit to implementing and maintaining an effective BRC System and support its ongoing improvement.
• Demonstrate commitment to the implementation of CFIA, FDA, and global standards for food safety, and to processes that facilitate continual improvement of food safety and quality management.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years’ leadership experience in Manufacturing, managing direct reports with staff.
• Post-secondary education in Operations Management, Supply Chain, or Business.
• Food, Beverage, or Consumer Packaging Goods experience highly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of Operations & Supply Chain (planning, purchasing, production, distribution).
• Hands-on leader with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong decision-maker and problem solver with excellent project management skills.
• Ability to effectively coach, mentor, and develop others.
• Results-oriented and strategic leader with excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, ISO, GFSI, and O.H.S.A.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health & Welfare Benefits including Vision & Dental with flexible options at competitive premiums.
• 401k matching program.
• Discount program for restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement.

About the Company

FGF Brands is a leading North American bakery company with facilities across the USA and Canada, specializing in naan, muffins, croissants, donuts, cakes, artisan breads, and flatbreads. As an innovative and continually growing company, there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be part of. We foster an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to develop solutions and new ideas.