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 & will be responsible for the products that we manufacture in-house, ensuring an on-time, in full, top-quality product, & a manufacturing process that is safe & efficient.

What you will be doing:

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

At a minimum, you have: 

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

What youll get in return:

• Competitive salary & 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 & grow
• Work with a hard-working & supportive team

Working Conditions:

Its 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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