About the Role

We are looking for a full-time Production Manager at our Abbotsford Distribution Centre. Reporting to the Site Director, you will oversee all production operations and lead the production team in achieving safety, quality, plan adherence, on-time delivery, and efficiency targets. 

What you will be doing:

• Lead a 24/7 operation and a team of Production Supervisors, Coordinators, Team Leaders, and Associates
• Build a high-performing culture with specific focus on safety, GMP, quality, employee learning, development & engagement, and continuous improvement
• Responsible for target setting and continuously improving employee safety, food safety compliance, quality, pick accuracy, on-time delivery, plan adherence (FIFO), and efficiency 
• Partner with Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics and Warehouse teams to develop production plans that focus on product freshness, on-time delivery, and plan reliability
• Execute and deliver the daily production plan; Ensure proper and on-time team, material, facility, and equipment setup; Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks and blockers; and Drive clear, structured and concise communication to ensure alignment between teams, shifts, and external stakeholders
• Make tomorrow better than today! Drive continuous improvement in the DC by engaging team members and broader HF stakeholders in identifying opportunities, facilitating root-cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and delivering positive and focused change
• Develop, roll out, and manage standard operating procedures, visual tools, and checklists to ensure we are a process-driven operations; Onboard, train, and continuously develop team members to ensure clear understanding of roles and responsibilities, tasks, process and procedures 
• Create a positive team environment that prioritizes safety, strives for accountability & respect, enables continuous learning and promotes  open communication and candid feedback 

At a minimum, you have: 

• 5+ years of Manufacturing and/or Supply Chain experience, preferably with a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business or a related field
• Strong understanding of OHS and Food Safety and its application in a warehouse and production environment
• Experience with managing a large scale teams and operations 
• An authentic leader, who’s able to build strong relationships, clearly communicate and motivate, and drive accountability in all levels
• An effective collaborator, who empowers and enables others to share ideas, raises awareness, gets buy-in, and and delivers fast and well-rounded solutions to complex problems
• A strong analytical problem solver that identifies and simplifies complex issues and drives rapid, focused, and data-driven solutions
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude. Used to working in a high pressure, fast paced, and constantly changing environment
• Drive and self-motivation. We seek a leader who competes to win and have the burning desire to make a meaningful difference in our business and lives of our employees
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and warehouse systems and controls
• Professional certifications and/or licenses with Lean Six Sigma preferred

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive salary and health benefits
• 75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscription
• High impact work to help feed thousands of families in Canada
• Opportunity to learn and grow
• Work with a hard-working and supportive team

Working Conditions:

It’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.

If this sounds like you, please click the "Apply Now" button. If this role doesn't quite match what you're looking for, but you'd like to know more about joining the HelloFresh team, please visit our Jobs page to view our other vacancies. We'd love to hear from you!

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