Plant Manager

Title: Plant Manager 

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About Wildpack 
Wildpack is a rapidly growing and established co-packaging and co-manufacturer with multi-site facilities for both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. Wildpack produces and packages ready-to-drink beverages for a variety of brand owners in the retail CPG space.  

The company specializes in aluminum can beverage sleeving, filling, and third-party logistics.  We are looking for someone who is a natural leader and is committed to delivering high quality service with high-performance results. Bring an entrepreneurial spirit and come grow your career in a fun, inclusive, and established business that is supportive with lots of opportunity for advancement. The Company recently went public on the Canadian Toronto Stock Exchange Venture, bringing massive opportunities to its employees for career progression and a variety of learning opportunities.    

Wildpack has continued to expand its team and clientele base year-after-year and expects to continue its growth through training, developing, and opening opportunities to its team through career advancement.     

About this role  

You’re a natural leader and is committed to delivering high quality service with high‐performance results. Working closely with the senior leadership team, this position is designed for someone who enjoys working on a variety of projects in a fast‐paced environment. Bring an entrepreneurial spirit and come grow your career in a fun, inclusive, and established business that is supportive with significant opportunity for advancement. 

A day in the life: What you do  

As a team member in this full‐time role, you must be eager to learn and implement our new production and logistics systems. You must utilize your experience to execute on several operational changes mandated by the executive team. We are looking for someone with passion and drive, who can ensure that our high standard of quality is maintained. Your work will vary as this role is part of the ‘post acquisition’ transition of former management into the order of the new executive team. 

• Implement the new reporting, scheduling, production, and logistics systems as they have been set out by the executive team 

• Report directly to the executive team on a daily, and on operational team meetings 2X weekly 

• Manage facility’s current key personnel, and assist the executive team with identifying redundancy, therefore strengthening the company’s ability to grow via increased sales efforts 

• Adhere to the specific reporting structure as laid out by the executive teams change management plan 

• Coordinate and organize new equipment ordering, shipment and delivery 

• Ongoing coordination of the facilities capabilities to fulfill contracted work (maintenance, utilities, water, boiler, batch scheduling, etc.) 

• Oversee the timing of project runs via direct report management on the floor 

• Communication with QA/QC direct report to make sure all facility certifications are in place and up to date 

• Communication with the sales and service teams 

• Oversee the flow of shipping in and out of facility with logistics/warehouse direct 

Qualifications: What you know  

• Experience managing teams and direct reports 

• Able to work in an environment of growth and speed of efficient execution of new systems and idea 

• Driven individual with the desire to learn about new systems, processes, and the nature of our business. 

• Flexible hours, project timelines will vary, and additional hours may be required 

• Ambition to advance at an executive level as the growth trajectory of Wild Leaf is very steep 

• Strong attention to detail
    

Skills: What you bring  

• Works well in group problem solving situations   

• Strong internal and external communication skills, both via email and phone   

• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations   

• Ability to respond clearly, concisely, and promptly to questions/requests via phone or email   

• Ability to present information in both one-on-one and small group situations   

• Excellent organizational and time management skills   

• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with little supervision   

• Strong attention to detail, demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness   

• Adaptable to changes in the work environment   

• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time  Proven leadership skills, professionalism, and business planning competencies  

• Effective and professional interpersonal skills, including advanced communication (both written and verbal) and presentation skills  

• Be comfortable with up to 25% travel in North America
    

Wildpack Benefits; What you get  

We invest in our people, support their growth through mentorship, professional development, and education opportunities. We strive to offer a work-life balance, creating a culture that is people-focused and fun. Here are some of the benefits you can expect as part of our team:  

• Salary based on experience lucrative commission structure  

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance    

• Unlimited Paid Time Off  

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.