Location: Tomken Rd & Matheson Blvd East, Mississauga

Shift: Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm - with availability to work outside these hours as required.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Manager at our Mississauga Distribution Centre to oversee our in-house manufacturing operations. You will report to the Sr Operations Manager and will be responsible for the products that we manufacture in-house, ensuring an on-time, in full, top-quality product, and a manufacturing process that is safe and efficient.

What you will be doing:

• Manage a team of manufacturing Sr. supervisors, Supervisors, leads and associates, running a 24/7 operation, where you will focus on building a culture of safety and high performance through developing and coaching the team members
• Be responsible for achieving the weekly production plan on time and in full while optimizing operational efficiency
• Drive customer experience through low error rates on product quality, and best-in-class product look & feel
• Build and Maintain high standards of Good Manufacturing Procedures and housekeeping in the production facility to ensure a safe work environment.
• Collaborate with the Manufacturing Senior Manager and Procurement department, on opportunities to expand our portfolio of manufactured products, to compete with external suppliers in cost and quality
• Be the resident expert on our manufacturing processes and automated equipment, and drive adherence to standard operating procedures
• Establish and work within manufacturing budget, as established with the Site Director and Manufacturing Senior Manager
• Use data to review manufacturing performance, and seek out opportunities for operational improvements
• Create and lead the site meetings and manage costs through variation control
• Facilitate root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring operational issues
• Work in compliance with OH&S acts and regulations.
• Use personal protective and safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer and report workplace hazards and dangers to the supervisor or employer.
• Other duties as assigned

At a minimum, you have: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, engineering, or other relevant major. 
• 5+ years of experience managing production in a manufacturing environment; preferably within the Food & Beverage industry.
• A data-driven mindset, to collect and use data to drive sustainable improvements
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude. Used to working in a high pressure, fast paced, and constantly changing environment
• Drive and self-motivation. We seek a leader who has the burning desire to make a meaningful difference in our business and lives of our employees
• An authentic leader, who’s able to build strong relationships, clearly communicate and motivate, and drive accountability in all levels
• An effective collaborator, who empowers and enables others to share ideas, raises awareness, gets buy-in, and and delivers fast and well-rounded solutions to complex problems
• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments. Able to prioritize and meet budgets deadlines and achieve objectives
• Professional certifications and/or licenses with Lean Six Sigma preferred
• A passion for food!
• Data-driven and a strong analytical toolkit; you’re an Excel wiz.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented: you have well-honed strategies for never missing a deadline or overlooking a key detail, and are comfortable juggling multiple priorities at once.
• Entrepreneurial with an ownership mindset: you do whatever it takes to get the job done and enjoy being in the trenches.
• Cool as a cucumber: you’re comfortable working under tight, immovable deadlines and making key decisions under pressure.
• Proactive, ambitious, and assertive: you take ownership of your work and should think beyond the scope of a given assignment.
• Naturally curious: you’re innovative, extremely creative and constantly looking for ways to improve upon things.

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive salary and health benefits
• 75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscription
• High impact work to help feed thousands of families in Canada
• Opportunity to learn and grow
• Work with a hard-working and supportive team

Working Conditions:

It’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.

If this sounds like you, please click the "Apply Now" button. If this role doesn’t quite match what you’re looking for, but you’d like to know more about joining the HelloFresh team, please visit our Jobs page to view our other vacancies. We’d love to hear from you!

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