KIT Recruitment is partnering with a Saskatchewan-based processing organization seeking Plant Managers for multiple facilities in the North Battleford area.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on operations leader who enjoys being on the plant floor, leading people, solving problems, and driving daily operations. Whether you're an experienced Plant Manager or a Supervisor or Assistant Manager ready to take the next step, we're looking for individuals with strong grain and pulse processing experience who are passionate about operational excellence.
Plant Manager – Key Details
- Competitive salary
- Full-time, permanent position
- Location: North Battleford, SK
- Benefits and Paid vacation
Plant Manager – Responsibilities
- Oversee daily plant operations including receiving, cleaning, grading, sizing, splitting, loading/unloading, and storage activities
- Operate and supervise processing equipment including cleaners, gravity tables, de-stoners, indents, and color sorters
- Monitor grain and pulse grading standards and ensure product quality specifications are consistently met
- Lead and supervise plant staff (up to approximately 15 employees), ensuring productivity, safety, and operational efficiency
- Coordinate production schedules and prioritize workflow to meet customer and operational requirements
- Support maintenance activities and troubleshoot operational issues to minimize downtime and maintain equipment reliability
- Maintain food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards throughout plant operations
- Track plant performance and contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives
- Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and computer-based tracking related to production and operations
- Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment
Plant Manager – Qualifications
- Approximately 5+ years of progressive experience within grain or pulse processing operations (e.g. Plant Operator, Lead Hand, Supervisor, Assistant Plant Manager, or Plant Manager)
- Experience operating and supervising pulse/grain processing equipment such as cleaners, gravity tables, de-stoners, indents, and color sorters
- Grain and/or pulse grading experience
- Previous experience leading or supervising employees within a grain, pulse, agricultural commodities, or food processing environment
- Strong understanding of grain and pulse processing operations, product flow, quality standards, and plant operations
- Working knowledge of maintenance coordination and equipment troubleshooting
- Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills
- Knowledge of workplace safety practices and food safety standards
This role is ideal for someone who has progressed through grain or pulse processing operations into a leadership position.
Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- 1. How many years of experience do you have working in grain or pulse processing?
- Briefly describe your experience with grain or pulse processing operations, including the types of equipment you've worked with and any leadership responsibilities.
Work Location: In person
