Production Manager - PM Shift

Are you a seasoned leader in the manufacturing sector looking to take the next step in your career with a global leader in talent solutions? Randstad is currently seeking a high-performing Production Manager for the night shift to join a premier facility in Winnipeg. This role is perfect for a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving operational excellence in a highly automated setting.

The Production Manager is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing the entire night shift production cycle within a state-of-the-art food processing facility specializing in meat and pork products. As a Production Manager, you will report directly to the Operations Leader, ensuring that all manufacturing targets are met while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This position requires a professional who can navigate the complexities of a unionized environment while leveraging advanced automation technology to optimize throughput.

This specific site in Winnipeg is renowned for its commitment to innovation and technological integration. As the Production Manager, you will be at the forefront of this evolution, managing large, diverse teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The schedule for this role is Sunday to Thursday, providing a consistent shift structure with flexible start times to accommodate the dynamic needs of the production floor. This is an incredible opportunity for a Production Manager to join a growing organization that prioritizes professional development and offers significant room for internal career advancement.

Advantages
• Competitive annual salary ranging from $100,000 to $120,000 based on experience.
• Performance-based annual bonus of 15%.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits starting on day 1.
• Company-matched pension plan with eligibility from day 1.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation to start.
• Clear pathways for professional development and career growth within a global organization.
• Work in a technologically advanced facility that leads the industry in food processing innovation.

Responsibilities
• Oversee and direct the nightly activities of the production department to ensure all manufacturing goals are achieved.
• Lead and manage a large team of production supervisors and floor staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Monitor and optimize the use of advanced automation and tech within the facility to enhance production efficiency.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety protocols, quality standards, and health and safety regulations (HACCP/SQF).
• Navigate and manage labor relations within a unionized workforce, ensuring compliance with collective agreements.
• Utilize SAP to track production data, manage inventory, and generate detailed operational reports for leadership.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team to minimize equipment downtime and ensure the reliability of technical systems.
• Implement process improvement initiatives to reduce waste and increase overall plant productivity.
• Manage shift transitions effectively, ensuring a seamless handoff of information between the day and night teams.

Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 1+ years of experience in a dedicated Management role.
• Previous experience in food processing (specifically meat or pork), pharmaceuticals, or health and beauty industries is highly desirable.
• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities, particularly with large, diverse workforces.
• Strong technical aptitude and experience working with highly automated manufacturing systems.
• Proven ability to handle labor relations and grievance procedures in a unionized environment.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP and other enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address production bottlenecks in real-time.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with the Operations Leader and cross-functional departments.
• Ability to work a Sunday to Thursday PM shift with flexible start times.
• Experience working within a large-scale, complex organization is considered an asset.

Summary
At Randstad, we are your partner for talent, helping you build a successful career that offers fulfillment and professional growth. Our recruiters are experts in their fields and are dedicated to connecting you with industry-leading clients. If you are ready to elevate your career as a Production Manager, we invite you to apply today!

Please email your resume to stephanie.biondi@randstad.ca for consideration.

Thank you,

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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