For twelve consecutive years, Acadian Seaplants Limited has secured the designation as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies!  In fact, Acadian Seaplants has achieved Platinum Status for five consecutive years!

The right career for the right person!  We are currently seeking a Plant Manager based in the beautiful Annapolis Valley Nova Scotia.

Why Acadian Seaplants Limited?

… People work here because they like it here!

Acadian Seaplants Limited is a world leader in providing value-added marine plant-based products serving agricultural and food markets in over 70 countries worldwide.
Acadian Seaplants has received government and industry recognition for its innovation and achievements in technology, environmental affairs, management and export excellence.
Acadian Seaplants provides training and career advancement opportunities, and fosters a dynamic environment of teamwork and collaboration.
Acadian Seaplants offers a variety of group benefits that ensures the health and wellness of its employees.

Your role:

The Plant Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the Cornwallis Extraction Processing operation including budgeting, planning, directing and operational and financial forecasting to ensure a safe, efficient and quality operation.  The Plant Manager will analyze, evaluate and implement processes, equipment, personnel and training requirements assuring all operating parameters are achieved within defined cost.

Provide leadership for the successful operation of the Cornwallis facility.
Ensure plant meets and exceeds the provincial, federal and company safety and environmental standards, regulations and policies.
Ensure all the positions are filled on a timely basis to ensure business continuity.
Develop succession planning for all the critical positions.
Manage personnel issues in the plant to resolve issues and provide leadership to motivate people, foster teamwork and promote an awareness of health and safety and quality in all aspects of the operation.
Prepare and execute annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
Achieve budgeted production, yield and cost of production on a consistent basis.
Closely monitor, control and maintain plant key performance indicators.
Work with Resource ad Yarmouth plant to manage quality of incoming raw material.
Work with Operations, Quality, and engineering, science and Lean team to develop SOP and standard work for all the areas of operations.
Develop and execute training and cross training for all the operations personnel.
Ensure preventive maintenance program is implemented to improve the reliability of the equipment.
Ensure QA program and sanitation program is developed and implemented.
Work with the Environmental Health and Safety Manager to ensure all members of the manufacturing team work within the safety policies, and safe work procedures; to provide a safe workplace for our employees.
Maintain and support a superior safety and housekeeping program
Ensure maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment are carried out in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching and guidance to all operations employees.
Encourage and promote operating in a continuous improvement environment.
Work with research and development personnel to develop new product strategies.
Work with purchasing department to develop and improve supplier relationships.
Assist with public relations to maintain the appropriate corporate image within the local community.
Respond to after hours, and weekend emergency calls, from the production plant
Support the company’s vision and policies regarding safety and health, corporate culture and the Progressive Excellence Program by displaying the appropriate behaviors and leadership toward meeting the company’s objectives in these areas.

Qualifications/Abilities:

University degree in engineering, science or business administration.
5-10 years of experience in Plant/Operations management
Significant experience leading and developing teams
Competency in MS office and business software applications

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that may be required to be performed by the Manager now or in future. S/He will be required to follow any additional instructions deemed appropriate by the VP Manufacturing.

If this sounds like the next exciting and lasting chapter in your career, we encourage you to further explore this opportunity by submitting your application, quoting # PM1001-CB  by email to iflinn@Acadian.ca

For additional information about an Atlantic Canadian company that has built a worldwide business in a highly specialized and innovative sector, please visit our new website at http://www.acadianseaplants.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  No phone calls please.