Production Manager

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Skretting is seeking a Production Manager responsible for overseeing all production and process activities within the facility. The primary focus is on optimizing productivity (OEE), ensuring safety, maintaining high-quality standards, promoting sustainability, developing the team, and fostering a positive team environment.

She/he will manage all production operations within the plant located in Vancouver. They will integrate production operations and processes over multiple shifts, with a focus on establishing short-term activities directed toward production continuity and will supervise Shift Supervisors/Operators.

Job Description:

About The Role:

Production Planning and Execution:

1. Manage operational activities to achieve efficient and effective execution and delivery of results.
2. Coordinate production operations across multiple shifts, ensuring adherence to production schedules and budgets.
3. Focus on optimizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to maximize productivity.

Leadership and People Management:

1. Provide leadership and direction to the production and process teams.
2. Set individual objectives, review performance, and provide ongoing feedback.
3. Motivate and coach employees, fostering teamwork and ensuring staff are capable of achieving set objectives.
4. Develop the team and maintain a positive team environment.

Reporting:

1. Develop and monitor relevant KPIs to maintain insight into performance against targets.
2. Monitor performance indicators, including variance reports, production reports, quality reports, safety reports, and sustainability reports.

Quality / HSE Compliance:

1. Ensure all activities comply with HSE and quality regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
2. Promote awareness of safety and quality standards, addressing any anomalies promptly.
3. Include accident metrics and global safety initiatives.

Operational Excellence:

1. Identify and implement improvements to systems, processes, and practices to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
2. Develop tactical plans to improve operational performance.
3. Focus on operational excellence initiatives to optimize productivity, safety, and quality.

Sustainability and CAPEX Sponsor:

1. Lead sustainability initiatives, focusing on CO2 reduction and energy efficiency.
2. Sponsor and oversee CAPEX projects to ensure alignment with sustainability goals and operational efficiency.

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

1. Engineering degree or equivalent qualification with relevant field of study.
2. Solid background in manufacturing with 6-7+ years of experience in production management.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office solutions.

Expectation from the Role:

1. Knowledge of sustainability initiatives.
2. Thorough knowledge of quality standards, safety regulations, and control processes.
3. Strong communication and leadership skills.
4. Structured and organized approach.
5. Team player with efficient communication skills.

Key Performance Indicators:

1. Compliance with quality and HSE standards.
2. Safety metrics: Lost Time Accidents, Incidents, Global Safety Initiatives.
3. Quality metrics: Complaints, First Time Right, Waste.
4. Cost metrics: OPEX, Inventory levels, Inventory variances, Stock accuracy.
5. Productivity metrics: OEE, OTIF.
6. Employee metrics: Turnover, Absenteeism, Engagement, Diversity.
7. Sustainability metrics: CO2 reduction, Energy efficiency.

Why you Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits:

1. Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition, and the broader SHV group.
2. Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone.

Local Benefits:

1. Robust pension plan.
2. Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision.
3. Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health Service.
4. 10 vacation days to start (tiered).
5. Annual bonus – 10%.

Next Steps:

We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.

We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”

Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.

Our organisation:

Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high-quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status, or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.