Plant Manager – Red Bull

Lock Search Group

  • Chilliwack, BC
  • $185,000-210,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Plant ManagerChilliwack, BCLock Search Group (LSG) is proud to partner with in the search for top talent to join their Fraser Valley facility that is currently being constructed in Chilliwack, British Columbia.To initiate the team formation stage, Cameron Lappin from LSG is leading the recruitment for a Plant Manager to join this globally renowned organization. The Plant Manager will be responsible for launching, scaling and overseeing the operations for the Chilliwack facility, ranging from production, quality control & assurance, health & safety, facilities maintenance, process improvement, team management, to ensuring policies and procedures are implemented and followed. You will develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity.The ideal candidate for the Plant Manager role at Red Bull is a seasoned production manufacturing leader with over seven years of previous plant leadership experience from within the food and/or beverage industry. With a degree-qualified in food science, engineering, or business administration, you will be able to bring a strong command of safety protocols, lean manufacturing practices, and resource optimization. This individual possesses excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of motivating a diverse team while driving operational efficiency and maintaining high standards in quality, productivity, and compliance. Proficiency in analyzing data, making sound decisions under pressure, and navigating Canadian labor and safety regulations is essential. Familiarity with lean methodologies, combined with a flexible, solution-oriented mindset, will round out the profile for the ideal candidate.Red Bull Canada is motivated to hire the 'most suitable candidate' for this critical onsite plant leadership position. As such, financial relocation support will be provided to ensure those interested in this opportunity, who are open to residing in the Eastern Fraser Valley region in British Columbia, are supported accordingly. Please note, preference will be given to those already 'locally' residing in the BC Fraser Valley market.Key Responsibilities:
  • Set up and drive a positive and compliant health, safety & environmental culture and provide a consistent leadership style that promotes the highest standards and has safety as the top priority, teamwork, open communication and a 'can-do' attitude.
  • Contribute to the creation and implementation of a best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, processes and procedures to drive operational performance.
  • Drive and adhere to health, safety and environmental working practices in accordance with Red Bull policies and procedures and legal compliance requirements.
  • Lead by example providing strong and effective leadership in managing plant operations and setting the highest standards in terms of H&S, production, quality, reliability and maintenance and people performance
  • Manage the overall operational activity of the site and take direct responsibility for site wide issues
  • Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports ensuring that everyone on site understands the standards and behaviours expected of them
  • Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
  • Interface with outside stakeholder, such as the municipality and regulators a trusting relationship with workforce and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
  • Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
  • Ensure high levels of customer service through delivery of production targets and quality standards
  • Drive change; people, plant and processes
  • Develop a longer-term vision for the plant to ensure it meets its full long-term potential
Qualifications:
  • Degree qualified; ideally in food science, engineering or business administration
  • +7 years senior production management experience in a world class manufacturing environment
  • Exceptional Health & Safety awareness
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team
  • Proven experience in plant management or similar leadership role within food/beverage industry is crucial
  • Ability to produce, analyse and review detailed numerical data and make clear, sound decisions.
  • Allocate resources effectively and make full use of assets to achieve optimal results
  • Working knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and techniques; Green/Black Belt Six Sigma is desirable.
  • Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise, also with Canadian labor laws, health & safety regulations
  • Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity and processes
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills on all levels
  • Strong critical decision-making, ability to work with different stakeholder
  • Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines
  • Ability to travel internationally - Onboarding/Training Plan will involve travel to Austria for a 3 to 4 month timeline (this period will be supported with regular 'return home visits' to ensure the successful candidate has consistent time at home)
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $185,000 - 210,000 annually. The actual base salary for this position may depend on various factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience and work location. At Red Bull, your base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. This position will also be supported with a strong bonus incentive plan, and excellent benefits.Red Bull Canada is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion.If you are interested in this exciting opportunity as showcased above, please apply in confidence today.Thank you in advance for your interest. Only those individuals deemed to have the skill set, industry experience in food and/or beverage manufacturing, and previous plant leadership track record, will be

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