What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Leclerc Foods?
Leclerc is a family business with 120 years of experience, tradition and know-how passed down from people with heart. Thanks to our 1,900 employees in eight plants in Canada and the United States, we are constantly innovating to exceed the expectations of both small and large appetites.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior US Operations Director, primary responsibilities include the daily management and coordination of plant operations while ensuring profitability of operations and compliance with all labor, safety, environmental and corporate policies and regulations. More specifically and in collaboration with their management team this position oversees all activities related to operations, namely: production, maintenance, sanitation, receiving and shipping. This key role provides leadership to his/her facility and ensures efficient communications between all departments under his/her responsibility, quality control, other plants when needed and corporate as well.
Responsibilities
Strategic Responsibilities
Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior US Operations Director, primary responsibilities include the daily management and coordination of plant operations while ensuring profitability of operations and compliance with all labor, safety, environmental and corporate policies and regulations. More specifically and in collaboration with their management team this position oversees all activities related to operations, namely: production, maintenance, sanitation, receiving and shipping. This key role provides leadership to his/her facility and ensures efficient communications between all departments under his/her responsibility, quality control, other plants when needed and corporate as well.
Responsibilities
Strategic Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Senior Director to develop and execute annual plans and budgets.
- Ensure compliance with safety (OSHA), labor, and environmental standards.
- Drive continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and safety.
- Monitor plant expenditures and enforce company policies.
- Oversee production planning, resource allocation, and reporting.
- Coordinate with R&D and product teams on new strategies.
- Lead daily operations to meet production schedules safely and efficiently.
- Ensure preventive maintenance and minimize downtime.
- Analyze and resolve production issues to reduce losses.
- Support audits and maintain compliance with safety standards.
- Manage external suppliers and special projects as needed.
- Hire, train, and mentor staff to meet performance goals.
- Ensure team members are properly qualified and licensed.
- Provide leadership through direct supervision and team coordination.
- 7-10 years of experience in the food industry in similar roles.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Management, Operations or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Strong understanding of GMP and ERP systems.
- Six sigma (Green or Black Belt) is an asset.
- Experience with budgeting, financial practices, and expense management.
- Proficient in continuous improvement tools (e.g., Six Sigma, 5S, Lean).
- Solid grasp of safety systems and compliance enforcement.
- Proven leadership in motivating and developing teams.
- Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills.
- Adaptable, analytical, and results-driven with strong decision-making abilities.
- Work in a family-run business
- Work in a clean, temperate, state-of-the-art environment
- A comprehensive benefits program
- Benefit from job security and opportunities for advancement within the company
- Integrate a rich corporate culture (Christmas, birthday and maternity gifts, use of the Poka platform and more)
