Plant Manager Peterborough Canada (Dairy & Juice, Senior Director Level Role)

Key Responsibilities and Position-Related Functions

• Develop and execute 1-year and 3-year business plans in line with national/regional/local objectives, including strategy, process, and program development.
• Motivate, direct, coach, and develop a diverse, high-performing leadership team to meet goals and build organizational capability.
• Effectively communicate plant goals and objectives across all levels of the organization, ensuring alignment on relevant performance data.
• Review business results regularly and work with plant personnel to optimize supply chain performance.
• Foster a safety-focused environment and promote an engaged safety culture.
• Ensure proactive, transparent, and timely communication to stakeholders regarding potential gaps or issues.
• Cultivate a culture that values operational excellence through continuous process improvement.
• Adopt and share best practices from within and outside the company.
• Demonstrate behaviors necessary for effective change implementation.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with company specifications and customer expectations.
• Meet the needs and service requirements of both internal and external customers.
• Ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies.
• Represent the company responsibly in community affairs and maintain environmentally sustainable efforts.
• Oversee budget preparation, planning, and financial performance monitoring to ensure facility meets or exceeds budgetary commitments.
• Analyze reports and recommend operational activities to achieve optimal performance and annual key performance indicators.
• Lead site audits process and drive compliance with ISO and KORE standards
• Develop partnership with finance, marketing, supply chain services and labor relations for business growth and governance

Education and/or Experience

• 10+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• 5+ years' experience in leadership roles for value added aseptic beverage processing/Fluid Milk or Juices required
• Bachelor’s Degree; Engineering, Food Science, Dairy Science, Science required, with proven knowledge of beverage manufacturing, dairy knowledge is highly desirable
• Experience leading and managing Multi million dollars capital projects required
• Experience working in a unionized environment preferred
• Experience working under manufacturing operating models based on KPIs, Continuous Improvement tools, Quality Tools and Gap Closure Action Plans
• Leadership experience within complex manufacturing facilities
• Working knowledge of Food Safety Principles, CFIA/PMO/OMAFRA/DFO/local and other regulations an asset
• Ability to implement fundamental TQM and Lean Manufacturing principals across the operations
• Good Understanding of GMPs, CIP operations, functionality and chemistry
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Demonstrated leadership experience and success working in a fast-paced environment, managing 24/7 operations
• Understanding of key business drivers for gauging effectiveness and performance of groups and suppliers
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office
• Business acumen and strategic problem-solving abilities
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills