Details:

• Location: Delta, BC, Canada
• Full Time

Major Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Production

• Manage silo-to-silo production of decaffeinated coffee including process monitoring and troubleshooting
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to plan and meet production targets
• Measure and report KPIs
• Prioritize most important tasks as they relate to company goals
• Develop and maintain production SOPs and standards
• Understand company financial performance and how my work effects that performance
• Adopt Operational Excellence practices to manage continuous improvement
• Develop systems for process monitoring to facilitate troubleshooting and flagging process deviations
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and performance
• Create business cases for capital and maintenance projects

Maintenance

• Plan and execute shutdown activities as they relate to the production department
• Manage equipment inspections and communication of maintenance issues to the maintenance department

Quality

• Drive quality by adherence to internal and external standards
• Identify opportunities to improve quality and product safety
• Work with internal and customer quality managers

People

• Champion operator engagement and culture by empowering operators and maintenance to take ownership of their processes and responsibilities
• Management and development of direct reports (operators, trades, supervisors, engineers, contractors) where required
• Projects, Engineering & Regulatory (In conjunction with Engineering Dept.)
• Identify capital and maintenance projects where necessary
• Work with regulators to ensure compliance with local jurisdiction (e.g. WorkSafe BC and TSBC)
• Build relationships with regulators and inspectors

Risk

• Continual management of operational risks
• Identify and characterize threats
• Prioritize risk reduction measures

Business

• Understand variable and fixed costs related to production activities
• Understand revenue sources, production L&E and P&L, company financial performance

Budget Management

• Create and manage production operating budgets
• Manage execution of budgeted activities
• Environment and Sustainability
• Improve water/power/gas consumption performance
• Improve waste water and air emission performance
• Become a leader in environmentally responsible decaffeination

Safety

• Drive safety culture
• Manage the safety program for the production department
• Develop and manage permit systems

Experience:

• Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Professional Engineer Status considered an asset
• At least 5 years’ experience in process industry
• At least two (2) years management experience
• Knowledge of extraction and adsorption processes would management systems and processes

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, process modeling tools, statistical analyses tools)
• Experience in process automation (logic design, programming)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Well developed interpersonal/communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Negotiating and budgeting skills
• Knowledge of food science and technology
• Travel may be required

People Management:

• Responsible for day to day activities of group efforts to ensure smooth and effective work systems and procedures. Day-to-day management of any assigned human resources.

Performance Expectations:

• Play a leadership role as a champion of the SWISS WATER® brand and the quality positioning of the brand
• Keep abreast of new developments in related food science and process technologies.
• Make decisions with a clear understanding of and focus on company objectives and goals.
• Consult with specialized disciplines, including analytical chemistry, statistics, microbiology, engineering and production
• Work effectively with other members of the Operations group to achieve corporate objectives
• Involve others in decisions to build ownership for changes
• Make appropriate recommendations and communicate relevant information in a timely manner as necessary ensure new technologies are effectively integrated and to ensure the company is in compliance at all times with regulatory requirements
• Oversee the identification, testing and selection of process equipment and process control improvements
• Continually develop coffee knowledge

Internal Interactions:

• Works closely with Maintenance Manager, Quality Manager, Production Supervisor, and other members of the Operations Division
• Interacts with the Senior Management Team

External Interactions:

• Will interact with external vendors, suppliers, research community and external network within industry.

Compensation:

• $110,000 - $150,000 per year
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

To Apply:

To apply to this position, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to hrsupport@swisswater.com and reference the Job Title.

 

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Management: 2 years (preferred)
• Processing industry: 5 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Delta, BC V4G 0A5 (required)

Work Location: In person