Montcalm Meats Inc.
Thank you for your interest in Intercity Packers. We are always looking for qualified people to join our team who share our passion for integrity, quality, safety, sustainability, accountability and trust. We are dedicated to our customers and committed to our people. We believe in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right. Does this sound like you? See our job opening below.
Plant Manager
Intercity Packers is the largest meat/seafood distribution company in Western Canada and part of the Gordon Food Service (GFS) Canada group of companies, which has been recognized by Forbes magazine to be among Canada's Best Employers in 2023.
As our innovative business continues to rapidly grow, we are seeking a full-time Plant Manager at our Montreal location. The Plant Manager will be responsible for ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality processes while driving continuous improvement and achieving production targets. This role focuses exclusively on the day-to-day production and operational aspects of the plant.
Position: Full-Time, Permanent.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, in office. Flexible business hours.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Production Leadership and Management: Oversee all aspects of the production process ensuring adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and cost targets.
- Operational Efficiency and Optimization: Identify and implement strategies to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, optimize resource utilization, and streamline operational workflows.
- Safety and Compliance: Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations and company policies. Implement and maintain robust safety protocols and procedures.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure the consistent production of high-quality products through the implementation and monitoring of effective quality control systems and processes.
- Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop production and operations teams, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Set clear performance expectations, provide feedback, and conduct performance reviews.
- Budget Management: Develop and manage the plant's operational budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and accountability. Monitor expenditures and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Maintenance and Reliability: Oversee the maintenance of plant equipment and infrastructure, ensuring optimal operational performance and minimizing downtime. Collaborate with maintenance teams to implement preventative maintenance programs.
- Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels to meet production demands while optimizing inventory costs.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process optimization, implementing lean manufacturing principles, and utilizing data-driven decision-making.
- Collaboration and Communication: Effectively communicate production plans, performance metrics, and operational updates to relevant stakeholders. Collaborate with other departments (e.g., supply chain, engineering) to ensure seamless operations.
- Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve operational issues and production challenges in a timely and effective manner.
Requirements:
- Must be bilingual in English and French.
- Bachelors degree preferred but not required.
- Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
- Experience with meat processing is preferred.
- Experience working in an organization of comparable size and complexity is required.
- Must have good written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills and problem-solving capabilities.
- Must have the ability to prepare and deliver presentations and speak at minor functions as a departmental representative.
- Must have the ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently or within a team environment.
- Must be able to develop solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity and reference policies and practices for guidance.
- Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, email, and internet software applications.
Intercity Packers offers a range of benefits, including:
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program
- Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQs)
- Training opportunities
- Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program
- Full-time hours
- A team-oriented work environment
- Special employee discounts on meat and seafood products
At Intercity Packers Meat & Seafood, we believe in good food and good people. Over the past five decades, we have cultivated a rich history of bringing customers high quality, innovative and carefully sourced meat, seafood products and the best customer service. Our unwavering mission to provide customers with the best is reflected in our motto, “Yes, we do!"
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Intercity Packers is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to hr@intercitypackers.ca and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.