Production Manager

Position Title: Production Manager
Division: AGI Rosenort
Primary Location: 74 Main Street, Rosenort, MB R0G 1W0

Applicants applying from Saskatchewan and Ontario will be provided with relocation allowance to move to Rosenort, MB and are required to indicate "open to relocation" on their application.

Please note that the role is in Rosenort, and requires the candidate to be on-site daily.

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

AGI Rosenort is the industry leader in grain augers designed for efficiency and durability with high capacity. Since 1951, AGI Rosenort has developed and refined the most dependable augers available. With a commitment to adapted designs and innovation, AGI Rosenort has become the leading portable grain auger manufacturer in the world. AGI Rosenort is committed to customer satisfaction and farmer solutions.

The Opportunity

The Production Manager will be responsible for providing overall management, administration and technical direction for the Manufacturing Team. The role will ensure all safety standards are followed, coordinate scheduling of crews and equipment as well as maintenance repairs.

The Team

This role will have a team of 7+ direct supervisors and approximately 300+ indirect employees from multiple divisions reporting into it.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure all safety standards are achieved by all employees.
2. Coordinate/schedule crews and equipment to optimize resources in the manufacturing and operation of the company.
3. Assist in planning.
4. Troubleshoot and mitigate unforeseen problems during manufacturing and processes to minimize financial/scheduling impact.
5. Create an atmosphere of teamwork by communicating and coordinating inter-divisionally.
6. Assist in the development of budgets, targets, strategies and objectives and work towards the same.
7. Assist in the coordination of maintenance service, marketing, logistics and operations.
8. Seek out and implement best practices.
9. Manage manufacturing schedule as well as other department/divisions.

Qualifications

1. High school education required, bachelor's degree preferred.
2. Demonstrated experience in production, manufacturing, purchasing, costing, budgeting and supervision.
3. 5-7 years of management experience in plant management or manufacturing or agriculture industry.
4. Innovative, with the ability to identify and implement new processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the team and project.
5. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
6. Strong interpersonal skills.
7. Self-motivated.
8. Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
9. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
10. Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards etc.
11. Proficient in working with computers and various software applications.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.