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Senior Site Engineer

Fort McMurray, AB

Our client is an industry leader in the construction, energy, wood, steel and environmental industries. The company has over 2000 employees in Canada, the United States and Europe.  The company has earned a reputation for delivering major and complex construction projects in a timely and competent manner.

Reporting to the President, the selected individual will be a hands on, self reliant, results and safety-oriented manager with significant heavy construction experience and demonstrated success in leadership and multi-project management. You will be involved in managing proposal efforts, estimating and participating in proposal presentation meetings. You will be responsible for bottom line performance for contracts management, client relations, engineering, production and scheduling for all Civil, Mechanical, Maintenance, Tank Farm and Quality Assurance initiatives at the Fort McMurray site.

The ideal candidate will have a strong drive, sense of urgency, and a demonstrated work history of a minimum five years engineering experience (Mechanical Engineer preferred) in large scale project management roles. 

Interested candidates are encouraged to email their resume to careers@westernhr.co

General Manager

BC

Our client is a North American food company offering innovative case-ready solutions for progressive retailers in Canada and the United States.  The company has been in business for more than 15 years and employs over 600 people.  The company is differentiated by an exceptional commitment to food safety, product quality and continuous improvement. 

The General Manager is responsible for the ongoing profitability of the processing facility.   This includes effectively managing the relationships with all customers, ensuring that the company’s Brand Promise is met by the processing facility staff and management at all times and that their core values are reflected in their operating decisions, practices, policies and actions. 

Some of the key responsibilities for the General Manager include:

§         Key accountability for the profitable operation of the processing facility, including all production related activities, QA and food safety, effective maintenance program design and delivery, supply chain management, financial controls, human resources, and general office management and administration.

§         Providing the primary customer contact at senior levels to ensure the Service Center meets the customer Brand Promise of: “Defect free products, with service levels greater than 98% at the lowest processing costs in the industry.”

§         Ensuring customer concerns or issues are addressed by the appropriate company representative, and empowering the employees to resolve customer issues in as efficient a manner as possible.

§         Working with the processing facility management team, establish annual, semi-annual, quarterly and monthly objectives in support of the processing facility’s goals and objectives.

§         Working with the company’s senior management team to establish business development goals and contribute towards their achievement.

§         Ensuring the management and supervisors within the processing facility understand and model the company’s core values with respect to their customers, their employees, their suppliers and the communities in which they operate.

§         Functioning as the champion for continuous improvement within the Service Center, leading the management and employee teams to constantly improve productivity, processes and work practices. 

The General Manager will have many years of related experience in the food processing business, preferably within the retail ready meat sector.   A University degree, supplemented by significant progressively more senior management experience will position candidates to be considered for this important senior management role.  The successful candidate will have demonstrated a track record of delivering solid operating results in a way that encourages teamwork and employee engagement.   A thorough understanding of the financial implications associated with running a major meat processing facility will be required to be successful in this position. 

The successful candidate must be able to understand and demonstrate how the company’s core values can be delivered on a daily basis, within a fast paced, customer driven operating environment.  A focus on results, a bias for action and an effective personal leadership style will be necessary. 

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Interested candidates are encouraged to email their resume to careers@westernhr.co

Production Manager

BC

Our client is a North American food company offering innovative case-ready solutions for progressive retailers in Canada and the United States.  The company has been in business for more than 15 years and employs over 600 people.  The company is differentiated by an exceptional commitment to food safety, product quality and continuous improvement. 

The Production Manager is responsible for all of the production operations within the processing facility centre.   This includes effectively managing the day to day relationships on product specifications and production requirements with all customers, ensuring that the company’s Brand Promise is met by the processing facility production staff and management at all times and that their core values are reflected in their operating decisions, practices, policies and actions.  The Production Manager will ensure all food and workplace safety requirements are being met or exceeded. 

Some of the key responsibilities for the Production Manager include:

§         Ensuring customer concerns or issues are addressed by the appropriate company representative, and empowering their employees to resolve customer issues in as efficient a manner as possible.

§         Providing the daily production direction to ensure the processing facility meets their customer requirements.

§         As a key member of the processing facility management team, establish annual, semi-annual, quarterly and monthly objectives in support of the processing facility’s goals and objectives. 

§         Establish product specifications to meet customer needs.  Continually work with the production management to ensure staff understand and meet established product specs, production processes and procedures, food quality and safety requirements and the requirements for a safe workplace.

§         Manage the employee relations direction and activities within the production group.  Working effectively with the processing facility Coordinator to plan all raw material orders to meet the customers’ needs.

§         Ensure the production schedule (flow, production processes, staffing model, production floor layout, etc.) meets requirements.

§         Working with the Maintenance Manager to ensure a proper preventative maintenance program is in place. 

The Production Manager will ideally have a University degree, supplemented by ten or more years of progressively more senior management experience within the retail ready meat business.    The successful candidate will have demonstrated a track record of delivering solid operating results in a way that encourages teamwork and employee engagement.   A thorough understanding of all production processes associated with running a major meat processing facility will be required to be successful in this position.

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Interested candidates are encouraged to email their resume to careers@westernhr.co

Manager of Manufacturing, Purchasing and Logistics

Calgary, AB

Our client, Edo Japan, has grown to become one of the largest and most popular franchising operations serving Japanese food in North America.  The company operates a food processing facility in Calgary.  This facility is responsible for processing and packaging beef, chicken and vegetable products for the franchise restaurants. 

The Manager of Manufacturing, Purchasing & Logistics is responsible for all production operations within the Calgary processing facility, as well as overseeing the company’s corporate purchasing function.  This includes effectively managing the day to day processing operations to ensure that product specifications, product requirements and product quality are being met.  The successful candidate will direct the efforts of the production staff and will ensure all food and workplace safety requirements are being met or exceeded. 

In addition, the Manager of Manufacturing, Purchasing & Logistics will be responsible for managing all aspects of corporate purchasing for the business.  The successful candidate will manage relationships with vendors and will ensure that all necessary supplies are available to meet the business needs. 

Some of the key responsibilities of the position include:

§         Providing the daily production direction to ensure the processing facility meets their customer requirements.

§         As a key member of the processing facility management team, establish annual, semi-annual, quarterly and monthly objectives in support of the processing facility’s goals and objectives. 

§         Establish product specifications to meet customer needs.  Continually work with the production management to ensure staff understand and meet established product specs, production processes and procedures, food quality and safety requirements and the requirements for a safe workplace.

§         Manage the employee relations direction and activities within the production group. 

§         Ensure that the production schedule, production flow, production processes, staffing model and production floor layout is efficient and cost effective.

§         Provide consultation and inspection of satellite manufacturing and distribution facilities in Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto

§         Effectively and professionally manage on going purchasing relationships with suppliers and vendors.

§         The negotiation and effective execution of major supplier contracts. 

The successful candidate will ideally have a University degree, supplemented by five or more years of progressively more senior management experience within the food processing industry.    The successful candidate will have demonstrated a track record of delivering solid operating results in a way that encourages teamwork and employee engagement.   A thorough understanding of all production processes associated with running a food processing facility will be required to be successful in this position.

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Interested candidates are encouraged to email their resume to careers@westernhr.co

Human Resources Manager

Southern AB

Our client is the second largest food production company in the Fortune 500 with one of the most recognized brand names in the food industry.  They require a Human Resources Manager for their plant in Southern Alberta.

This is a challenging HR position working in a fast-paced production/manufacturing environment. The position is responsible for all HR functions, including payroll, benefits, recruitment, training, community liaison, health services, employee record keeping, and policy.  This position will handle collective bargaining agreement interpretation/enforcement, ongoing development and implementation of all HR policies and procedures, coordination of all HR functions with plant management.  The incumbent must ensure applicable corporate policies and directives are implemented and maintained as well as ensuring tracking and reporting systems are operational and meeting plant and corporate requirements, and providing direction and leadership in the company, union, and employee relations. 

Interested candidates should posses a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a unionized manufacturing environment.  The successful candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of HR functions and operating procedures, well developed interpersonal and professional communication skills, including experience in industrial labour relations and contract negotiations, understanding of statutory regulations applicable to HR – including all applicable Alberta labour laws and regulations to include, but not limited to: Alberta Employment Standards, Labour Relations, Human Rights, etc. You must have proven organizational skills and the ability to effectively delegate to manage time and resources.  In addition candidates should posses a Bachelors Degree in a related discipline.

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Interested candidates are encouraged to email their resume to careers@westernhr.co

Human Resources Manager

Saskatoon, SK

Our client is a successful manufacturing organization with operations throughout Canada.  The company has established itself as an industry leader producing quality products which are sold to customers throughout the world. The company is currently recruiting a Human Resources Manager for its processing plant in Saskatoon.

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing and directing all aspects of the human resources function, including employee relations, payroll and benefits, recruitment, training, community liaison, health services, employee record keeping and policy.  In addition, the incumbent will manage all aspects of labour relations, which includes collective bargaining agreement interpretation and enforcement.  The incumbent must ensure applicable corporate policies and directives are implemented and maintained as well as ensuring tracking and reporting systems are operational and meeting plant and corporate requirements.

Interested candidates should posses a minimum of five years of senior Human Resources experience, preferably in a unionized manufacturing environment.  The successful candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of HR functions and operating procedures and experience in industrial labour relations and contract negotiations.  Candidates must have a thorough understanding of statutory regulations applicable to Human Resources.

You must have proven organizational skills and the ability to effectively delegate to manage time and resources.  Candidates must have well developed interpersonal and communication skills.

In addition, candidates should posses a Bachelors Degree in a related discipline.

Interested candidates are encouraged to email their resume to careers@westernhr.co

Maintenance Superintendent

Alberta

Our client, a major food processing company, is currently recruiting a Maintenance Superintendent for its Alberta processing facility.  This position reports to the Manager of Maintenance and is responsible for managing all aspects of the day to day maintenance for the processing facility.  The successful candidate will be responsible for driving safety, quality and productivity in the Maintenance Department.  The position is responsible for the supervision, training, development, and engagement of maintenance personnel, and driving for continuous improvement in the company’s operating efficiencies and equipment reliability.  The successful candidate will be a professional Maintenance Leader with proven skills in skills in Operations and Maintenance, excellent interpersonal skills and a track record of achieving results through the engagement of their team.

 Responsibilities: 

• Lead the maintenance team to achieve safety goals, operating efficiencies and maintenance goals
• Lead the Maintenance Supervisors and provide them with the training and direction they require to become empowered decision makers
• Create an environment characterized by mutual trust, open communications, and teamwork
• Coordinate with the Operations Department to ensure safe, predictable, high reliability manufacturing processes
• Provide technical expertise in manufacturing processes and equipment
• Plan and schedule work within the maintenance department

Requirements:

• An equivalent combination of education and experience including Journeyman Trades Certification will be considered
• Five (5) years Industrial Maintenance Supervision experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a unionized food processing environment
• Strong working knowledge of food processing systems and equipment
• Knowledge of predictive and preventative maintenance and application of technologies toward improving equipment reliability
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel

Interested candidates are encouraged to email their resume to careers@westernhr.co

Farm Marketing Representative

Alberta & Saskatchewan

Our client, is one of Canada's largest agricultural merchandisers and processors with interests in meat, egg, malt and oilseed processing; livestock feed, salt manufacturing, as well as crop input products, grain handling and merchandizing.

Position Overview:

The Farm Marketing Representative carries primary responsibility for sales of the company’s products and services to farm businesses in the local market.   Our customers are looking for sales representatives who understand and have a passion for farm business.  An active interest in the business world and a desire to be recognized for success by peers and customers is essential.

Principal Accountabilities:

Position Criteria:

Interested candidates are encouraged to email their resume to careers@westernhr.co

Division Controller

Southern Alberta

DIVISION CONTROLLER

Our client is a successful and well established diversified agribusiness.  The organization is currently recruiting a Divisional Controller for its Southern Alberta operations.

GENERAL FUNCTION:

The Division Controller is responsible providing support for accounting activities including daily and weekly financial forecasting, preparation of annual operating and capital budgets, preparation of monthly and yearly financial statements, reporting to internal and external users.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Prepare weekly financial forecasts;

Interested candidates are encouraged to email their resume to careers@westernhr.com

Business Analyst

Calgary, AB

2. Business Management Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
   • Assist with the translation of strategies into financial plans. 
   • Ensuring that the numbers and assumptions underlying the budgets and forecasts are understood, accurate, and reflect functional strategies.
   • Coordinating the annual business budgeting process as well as leading the latest estimate process.

3. Innovation Project Evaluation
   • Participating as part of innovation project teams as the finance representative.  Performing full financial evaluation including analysis of margins, overall profitability and payback, as well as challenging business assumptions.  Providing a recommendation on project viability and launch decisions.

4. Ad-Hoc Projects
   • Undertake ad-hoc category/brand projects to improve profitability such as price change evaluation, SKU rationalization assessment, brand introduction and exit evaluation, margin improvement projects (product reformulation, product downsizing, supply chain cost saving initiatives, etc.)
   • Apply continuous improvement principles to enhance financial/business processes while ensuring the integrity of financial data and systems.  (Include manufacturing optimization)
   • Work together with the operations and marketing group to execute brand strategies and resolve business issues as they arise.

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 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

• MBA/CMA/Lean Thinker
• 3 – 5 years experience

• Sense of urgency/attention to detail
• Not purely finance background – worked with operations/sales
• Budgeting experience

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Interested candidates are encouraged to email their resume to careers@westernhr.com

Account Executive

Calgary, AB

Reports to: Regional Sales Manager

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Purpose: To market and sell internet access products and data services.

Primary Accountabilities

• Hunter Role, acquire new business
• Achieve and exceed established monthly sales quota.
• Develop sources of sales leads and actively prospect for new sales opportunities.
• Conduct various prospecting activities, including telemarketing, cold calling, lead referrals, etc. in sufficient volume to ensure that sales targets are met.
• Update and maintain accurate records in Upshot CRM, providing forecasts and activity reports as required.
• Attend regular sales meetings, training and performance review sessions.
• Establish effective business relationships with key decision makers.
• Develop an understanding of the customer's business needs and future requirements.
• Prepare sales proposals and conduct sales presentations for prospective customers.
• Complete the necessary documents for the efficient processing of customer orders.
• Support the Customer Care Team when necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.

Education:

•  Minimum 3 years of experience in a business-to-business sales environment.
• Familiar with selling products or services with a sale's cycle of 2 weeks to 3 months.
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or related area is desired.

Skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Energetic and self-motivated "hunter" with a passion for new business sales.
• A strong sense of urgency and a burning desire to be the best.
• A closer with a proven track record of success in meeting or exceeding quota consistently.
• Effective phone interaction and cold-calling skills.
• Understands solution selling and creating value for business customers.
• Solid sales skills and understanding of how to manage a sales funnel.
• Proven ability to prospect and cultivate strong relationships with key decision makers and influencers.
• Ability to communicate and present confidently to any level of an organization.
• Knowledge of Internet access technologies and/or LAN/WANs is helpful.

Production Supervisor

Saskatoon, SK

Our national food processing client is currently recruiting a production supervisor for their manufacturing facility in Saskatoon.

POSITION SUMMARY:     

The incumbent supervises hourly employees on a shift within a department in the achievement of manufacturing workloads with due emphasis on quality, yields, efficiencies, food and employee safety.      

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Plans manpower requirements for a department on a daily and weekly basis in order to achieve production volumes, takes ownership for product quality and standards, and yield and efficiency targets,

·Directs employees in the operation of plant equipment to meet quality, efficiency and yield standards, HACCP and sanitation procedures,

·Reviews all control plans relevant to this position,

·Prepares production and progress reports and ensures regular maintenance of equipment,

·Maximizes attendance and follow-up to reduce absenteeism by coaching, conducts Accident Investigations, and takes disciplinary statements and administers discipline in line with the Plant’s Discipline Policy,

·Provides leadership by instilling team goals and objectives; fosters good staff relationships in order to gain commitment from hourly employees,

·Ensures machinery and equipment are safe, hourly employees are trained and qualified on machinery prior to working on machinery and equipment,

·Undertakes to protect the health and safety of employees in accordance with established safe work procedures, company policies, and applicable provincial legislation.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

·A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a unionized food processing environment, demonstrated leadership skills,

·Post-secondary education or equivalent by having completed a recognized food processing, engineering technology, or business management program through continuing education,

·A strong communicator, both written and oral, who is confident, decisive, able to deal with conflict and yet achieve win-win results,

·Ability to function in a fast paced production environment

REQUIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

·Must be outgoing and pleasant to deal with customer

·This position needs to be professional when dealing with employees. Direct, assertive and fair to the employee he or she deals with.

·Must be motivated and able to work independently and show leadership skill.

·Must have computer skills and good communication skills and good personal appearance.

Interested candidates are encouraged to email their resume to careers@westernhr.com

Maintenance Manager

Calgary, AB

Our client a national  food processing company, is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor for their Calgary location. 

This position will be responsible for:

• Supervision of trades people (millwrights and electricians) in the maintenance department of a manufacturing environment.

• Understand production requirements and day to day equipment operating issue

• Ensue open and effective communications with all departments

• Ensure the efficient operation of plant equipment and services, involving cost control, safety, and product quality.

• Continuously improve the preventive maintenance program to reduce downtime and improve overall maintenance costs.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have at least 3 years of supervisory experience in a food-processing environment.

• Trade certification (Journeyman Millwright or Electrician) or post secondary education 

• Excellent knowledge of troubleshooting, adjusting or repairing of existing and new equipment including PLC’s.

• Experience working with operational budgets.

• Strong computer skills.

Interested candidates are encouraged to email their resume to careers@westernhr.com

Maintenance Supervisor

Calgary, AB

Our client is a value added food manufacturer.  The company is currently recruiting a Maintenance Supervisor in its Calgary plant.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will manage the day to day activities of the maintenance department. This position will be responsible for supervising various trades people, managing a maintenance program and budgets.

Qualifications:

• Candidates should have at least 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

• A trade certification or degree

• A mechanical aptitude and the ability to multitask

• Work experience in a manufacturing or processing environment would be an asset

Interested candidates are encouraged to email their resume to careers@westernhr.com

Production Supervisor

Lower Mainland, BC

Winnipeg, MB

Our national food processing client is currently recruiting experienced production supervisors.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong leadership values, have strong organizational and communication skills and must possess excellent trouble shooting and process improvement skills.  The individual will direct and manage the day to day efforts of the production staff to ensure that production goals are met and quality products are being produced efficiently and cost effectively.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in establishing production objectives and then manage the production process to reach or succeed the objectives

• Focus on maximizing production efficiency and minimizing plant waste levels while maintaining and improving product quality standards

• Provide hands on leadership and direction to production employees by coaching and managing in a positive and constructive fashion

• Communicate clearly, effectively and patiently with all employees

• Assist in scheduling employees and production shifts

• Develop and maintain a safe working environment

• Be flexible, capable and willing to be “hands on” to perform any technical or production related task

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Previous supervisory experience in a food processing facility – 3 to 4 years.

• Superior communications skills in a multi-cultural environment

• Previous demonstrated ability to manage production employees in a proactive and positive manner

These positions offer competitive compensation packages and provide an excellent opportunity for future career advancement.

Interested candidates are encouraged to email their resume to careers@westernhr.com

Production Supervisor

Lethbridge, AB

Our client a national food company is hiring an experienced Production Supervisor for their Lethbridge location. 

Responsibilities:

• Scheduling of hourly employees.

• Co-ordinate the various department schedules, products and manpower to ensure that the production in the plant runs smoothly.

• Ensure that production targets are met and deal with any problems that may occur.

• Provides orientation and training to employees as required to ensure an effective and efficient team.

• Ensure that a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing Company standards and following up on regular inspections.

• Report and follow up on production performance issues and any other task that are assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years supervisory experience in a food production facility

• Must be a demonstrated decision-maker who easily interacts with others and is adept at leading and motivating a team.

• Knowledge of GMP’s and HACCP, a definite asset.

• Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

• Working knowledge of MS word, Excel and E-Mail would be beneficial.

• Flexibility and availability for shift work is required, including weekends.

Interested candidates are encouraged to email their resume to careers@westernhr.com

Production Supervisor

Chilliwack, BC

Our client a national food processing company is hiring a Production Supervisor for their location in Chilliwack, BC. This position will be responsible for the day to day operation of the production line. Shift work is a component of this position.

Candidates should have:

• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in a food processing environment
• Post secondary degree/diploma would be an asset
• Knowledge of HACCP

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Interested candidates are encouraged to email their resume to careers@westernhr.com

Shipping Supervisor

Chilliwack, BC

Our client is a North American food company offering innovative case-ready solutions for progressive retailers in Canada and the United States.  The company has been in business for more than 15 years and employs over 600 people.  The company is differentiated by an exceptional commitment to food safety, product quality and continuous improvement. 

The Shipping Supervisor is directly responsible for the supervision of hourly production employees.  This includes directing their activities and training them on production techniques and requirements to meet production targets and customer requirements. 

Responsibilities:

·  Deliver on the Company’s Brand Promise: Providing defect-free products, with service levels greater than 98% at the lowest processing costs in the industry.

·  Work with the maintenance group to ensure production employees are appropriately trained in how to operate equipment, the equipment is operated properly and equipment downtime can be minimized.

·  Provide direct supervision to accomplish employee, workplace and food safety objectives.

·  Train and provide orientation to the production facility for new employees. Ensure adequate training on all production equipment for all new hourly employees.

·  Search out and implement continuous improvement in operating processes and procedures.   Encourage production employees’ ownership of continuous improvement program and outcomes.

·  Provide leadership on workplace safety, occupational health and food safety initiatives with hourly production staff.   Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of and compliance with all food safety and Company policies, operating procedures and regulatory requirements for both yourself and your employees.

·  Manage hourly production employee performance, on both an individual and a team basis.   Establish and track performance to targets, budgets and operating plans. Track and monitor hourly staff attendance and administer constructive discipline in line with Company’s discipline policy.

·  Conduct accident investigations as required, including making and implementing any recommendations for policy changes, operational impacts or procedural changes.

·   Additional duties as assigned 

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:

·     The successful incumbent will either have a Community college / university education; or an equivalent combination of related experience and education.  Familiarization with the meat processing industry, including performance and product standards is required to be successful in this position.

·     Good understanding of all Microsoft office suite applications is required

·     Effective communication skills, to properly lead, engage and motivate individuals and teams are critical for success in this position. 

Training Assets:

·         WHMIS

·         Human Rights

·         Time Management

·         Supervisory/Management skills training

·         Safety training

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Interested candidates are encouraged to email their resume to careers@westernhr.com

Production Supervisor

Calgary, AB

Our client a major food processing company is seeking to hire an experienced Production Supervisor for their Calgary, Alberta location.  This position will be responsible for:

·       Scheduling employees and productions shifts with a multi-s