Help Shape the Future of Our Manufacturing Operations
This is a rare opportunity to join Big Mountain Foods during one of the most exciting periods in our company's history.
We are an award-winning, women-owned manufacturer of allergen-friendly, plant-based foods supplying leading retailers across North America, including Whole Foods, Costco, Publix, Sprouts, Save-On-Foods and Loblaws.
Following our recent SQF Level 2 Certification, we're entering our next phase of growth with the implementation of a major capital production line, continued investment in automation, and a strong focus on operational excellence.
With a team of 50+ employees, we're looking for an experienced Plant Manager who is passionate about continuous improvement, operational excellence, people development, and building world-class manufacturing systems.
What You'll Do
- Lead daily manufacturing operations including production, maintenance, warehouse, shipping & receiving, sanitation, and purchasing.
- Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors, lead hands, and production teams.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement.
- Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiencies, and optimize production flow.
- Play a key leadership role in implementing and optimizing a major new capital production line.
- Partner with QA to maintain and continuously improve our SQF Food Safety Management System.
- Champion a culture of food safety, employee safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of leadership experience in food manufacturing.
- CPG food manufacturing experience is required.
- Proven success leading manufacturing teams and improving operational performance.
- Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
- Experience working in SQF, HACCP, or GFSI-certified facilities is highly desirable.
Experience in tofu, dairy, cheese, protein, prepared foods, or other high-care food manufacturing environments is considered an asset.
Why Join Big Mountain Foods?
This is more than a Plant Manager position.
It's an opportunity to help shape the future of our manufacturing operations while leading one of the most exciting growth phases in our company's history. If you're energized by building teams, implementing new technology, improving processes, and creating a culture of continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a full-time, fully on-site leadership position based in Delta, British Columbia.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Big Mountain Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and diverse workplace.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $100,000.00-$130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
