Operations Manager
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Job description, work day and responsibilities
About SNDL
SNDL is the largest private-sector liquor and ******** retailer in Canada with retail banners that include Ace Liquor, Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Value Buds, and Spiritleaf. SNDL is a licensed ******** producer and one of the largest vertically integrated ******** companies in Canada specializing in low-cost biomass sourcing, premium indoor cultivation, product innovation, low-cost manufacturing facilities, and a ******** brand portfolio that includes Top Leaf, Contraband, Citizen Stash, Sundial Cannabis, Palmetto, Bon Jak, Spiritleaf Selects, Versus Cannabis, Value Buds, Vacay, Grasslands and Superette. SNDL's investment portfolio seeks to deploy strategic capital through direct and indirect investments and partnerships throughout the global ******** industry. For more information on SNDL, please go to www.sndl.com
The Opportunity: Reporting to the VP Operations, the Production Manager, Beverages Division is responsible for overseeing the operations of the ******** beverage manufacturing plant from coordination of staffing and movement all the way through production to provincial purchase order fulfillment. The duties include managing the day-to-day operations, material movement and inventory, and developing strategies to create optimal plant performance to drive positive margin contributions for the company while hitting monthly, quarterly and annual revenue targets.
Scope of Role:
Manage the daily operations of the plant using a hands-on approach by being present on the floor for the majority of the day
Promote our People, Safety and Quality Philosophies to ensure that every production employee understands the importance within the company
Assure compliance with all regulatory bodies in collaboration with the Quality team
Maintain all necessary administrative and production records with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
Produce and deliver regular update reports regarding productivity of the production plant, including progress on costing, margin improvement initiatives, capacity planning and daily production improvements
Communicate to all employees using communication boards and other communication tools and techniques to improve performance
Ensure adherence throughout the entire plant to current SOPs, with a continuous improvement approach to the creation and revision of SOP’s as required, including making recommendations for process improvements and efficiency gains in support of lean manufacturing
Support the utilization of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems throughout all processes with the goal of becoming fully integrated
Work with Valens Planning and Procurement business units to advise on and further develop the Available to Promise inventory records utilizing the ERP systems and processes as they relate to inventory flow and reporting requirements
Collaborate with the Technical Development and Innovation team on the install and maintenance of new/existing equipment to meet production demands, including the establishment of KPI’s and capacity limitations to support the scheduling team
Knowledge and Experience:
10+ years of Production and Supply Chain experience, with a minimum of 5 years leadership experience managing a production plant
3-5 years of experience applying the principles of lean manufacturing to a light manufacturing/consumer produced goods operation
Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant area of study or related ASCM certification is considered an asset
Excellent leadership qualities, with the ability to delegate, train employees, define & set goals and manage expectations
Always acts with urgency
Highly conscientious and attentive; uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions
Ability to follow through on projects from start to finish; with focus being on completion and post-completion analysis to drive continuous improvement
Promotes a culture of respect and equality throughout the organization, with demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate, motivate and lead a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
Strong computer skills; experience with Microsoft platforms is an asset
All successful candidates are required to pass background checks
As a valued member of the SNDL team, you will enjoy:
Competitive total compensation and incentives
A top-notch extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental
An entrepreneurial and innovative environment that fosters growth and continuous learning
We are grateful for the interest in this role from all candidates, however, we will be contacting only those that are selected for next steps in the hiring process.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
SNDL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a welcoming, inclusive, diverse and safe workplace where all of our team members have equal opportunity to succeed. We know this begins with recruitment. To honor our commitment, SNDL encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ****** orientation, gender identity, ancestry, ages and abilities.
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Offer ID: #1089920,
Published: 4 days ago,
Company registered: 6 months ago
