Production Manager

Production ManagerCalgary, Alberta

About the Company

Malteries Souffletacquired United Malt Group in 2023, creating the world's largest maltingcompany with an annual production capacity of 3.7 million tons of malt through41 facilities in 20 countries, serving both industrial and craft brewers anddistillers. Across the globe, our family of brands produce malt that is blendedinto some of your favorite industry-leading beverages and local craftbrews.

Our more than 2300 employees are proud of the rich heritage of our familyof brands and are committed to incorporating sustainability improvements atevery touchpoint of our supply chain. We celebrate the diversity of our peopleand together strive to create an environment where all employees are safe,welcomed and have a sense of belonging.

Safety Passion Quality Integrity

POSITION SCOPE

The Production Manager for Malting will oversee the entire maltingprocess, ensuring compliance with customer-specific requirements, managingblending, inventory, and shipping, as well as providing direct leadership atthe plant. This position reports to the Plant Manager and collaborates with theplant leadership team on various aspects, including safety, employeeengagement, organizational culture, sustainability, and overall operationalneeds. The role entails offering guidance to production supervisors andproviding coaching and mentoring to enhance their leadership capabilities forthe production workforce on the front line. Operation of processingfacility using automated process controls

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Blending requirements, meeting customer specifications, overall malt quality, developing and implementing production schedules.
• Champion a zero-harm culture; responsible for supporting all EHS initiatives by providing leadership for all policies and procedures and continually improving safety records and employee safety attitudes and behaviours.
• Manage day-to-day production requirements.
• Partner with the maintenance department to ensure timely and successful maintenance shutdowns, repairs, and problem solving.
• Recruit, hire, engage, retain, and develop employees.
• Manage daily operations shipping requirements.
• Oversee inventory requirements, challenges, and process.
• Manage union representative relationships, interpret, and adhere to collective agreement, manage grievances and any issues arising from employees.
• Oversee plant tours, inspections, and audits.
• Develop and maintain strong employee relations within all levels of the company, while also motivating, coaching, and developing a diverse, high-performing leadership team.
• Lead the implementation of new manufacturing initiatives, including strategic resource allocation and applying continuous improvement principles for improved efficiencies.
• Partner with appropriate parties to develop, implement, and manage operations standards to manage activities and mitigate our environmental impact.
• Participate in defining and implementing capital investment projects, planning and budget controls.
• Participate and lead production communication sessions: Town Halls.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to formulate strategy and exercise sounds judgement.
• Conflict management skills.
• Organizational planning skills.
• Project management.
• Employee and culture engagement.
• Proven people leadership ability.
• Computer Skills
• Microsoft Office Suite, Database software, Manufacturing software, Timekeeping software

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• BS or BA in Operations Management or Food Science equivalent education preferred.
• Proven operations leadership experience.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Safety leadership experience in an operational environment.
• Knowledge of the malting/brewing process.
• Agriculture experience considered and asset

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Travel on foot is required throughout the site. In operation buildings employees are required to access multiple levels using stairs, elevators, and ladders. Work will be a combination of indoor and outdoor environment. Work must be performed in all weather conditions, dusty, wet and other conditions.
• Working conditions in various areas of the plant may expose the worker to mild levels of sulphur dioxide, sodium hypochlorite, mild levels of H2S and dust. Personal protective equipment must be worn during such exposures to mitigate these risks.
• On call rotation required.

COMPENSATION
An attractive compensation and benefits package will be provided. We offer agenerous benefits package including: medical/dental/vision/RX plan, flexspending accounts, EAP, paid holidays, paid time off program of 4 weeks,basic & voluntary life insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k) plan, pension plan(CAD), fitness subsidy and tuition reimbursement. Employees are eligible for product discountsthrough our CMG Division, as well as discounts from variousexternal vendors.
*Benefitspackage varies between US and Canada.