Plant Director

Summit Search Group has partnered with Exceldor Cooperative, an Award-Winning, longstanding Manitoba-based organization. On their behalf, we seek to recruit their newest Plant Director to join their Blumenort location. Reporting to the VP Operations Chicken Division and Major Projects, the Plant Director is responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and controlling all activities at the Blumenort plant. This includes overseeing production, maintenance, sanitation, engineering, continuous improvement, and distribution. The Director will ensure that business objectives are met and exceeded while achieving financial and operational KPIs. Collaborating closely with the quality team, the Plant Director will implement and enhance quality systems, ensure food safety, uphold customer specifications, and consistently maintain high standards. With a leadership approach that places people at the core of performance, the Director will foster a culture of excellence and drive the plant’s success. Our ideal candidate is a results-driven leader with extensive experience in plant operations and a proven track record of achieving financial and operational goals. They are highly skilled in fostering collaboration, developing teams, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining a strong commitment to quality, food safety, and customer satisfaction. With a people-focused leadership style, they inspire excellence, prioritize team engagement, and consistently deliver exceptional performance. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate Production & Procurement: Maintain awareness of procurement plans and production schedules while collaborating with Sales, Marketing, and Live Operations to provide timely and accurate production information. Cost Control: Oversee plant operations with a focus on cost control by implementing a system of checks and balances to optimize financial efficiency. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure production adheres to Federal, Provincial, and Municipal inspection agency standards through sound technical knowledge. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement short- and long-term business initiatives that align with strategic goals and inspire teams to exceed expectations. Records Management: Establish and maintain proper procedures for managing departmental documentation, including processing yields for optimal results. Quality Assurance: Support the development and maintenance of a Quality Assurance Program, train teams on QA standards, implement those standards, and resolve cross-departmental quality issues. Continuous Improvement: Foster an environment focused on best practices and continuous improvement, addressing potential problems proactively and enhancing production capabilities. Team Leadership: Provide direction to teams, set clear expectations, and delegate authority effectively to align with strategic goals and achieve high performance. Strategic Insight & Communication: Drive strategy using technical knowledge, maintain industry expertise, and encourage open communication to resolve cross-departmental challenges and support major initiatives. Establish and Maintain Preventative OHS: Adhere to Health and Safety policies and procedures while working in the plant ensuring safety of all plant employees. Qualifications: Post-Secondary Education in Business or a related field is essential, complemented by strategic management training, and continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing or Six Sigma. 10 years experience leading high-performing teams within the food industry. Proven experience achieving results and fostering collaboration among departments and teams. Sound understanding of the meat and poultry processing industries, with expertise in operational excellence. A recognized leader who prioritizes open communication, employee engagement, training, and team-oriented management. Proactive and analytical, with strong problem-solving and judgement abilities. Bilingual considered a strong asset. To receive a full job description, or for more information, or to submit your resume, please reach out to Gail Eckert , Director, at Summit Search Group, Gail.Eckertsummitsearchgroup.com Summit Search Group has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. We strive for continuous development, modeling, inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias throughout our process.

Location: Winnipeg region, CA

Posted Date: 2/5/2025