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Lock Search Group

Plant Manager

Strathmore, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 27, 2026
Experience: 5-10 years of progressive manufacturing or plant operations experience, including leading managers, supervisors, and cross-functional teams
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 28, 2026

Original job description

Plant Manager

Strathmore, AB (some time in Calgary/Leduc during construction)

Be part of something new. Our client is an independent, Alberta-based innovator and processor of novel, sustainable pulse ingredients for the food, beverage, and baked goods industries. They are building a plant in Strathmore, Alberta, and are looking for a Plant Manager to bring it to life.

JOB SUMMARY

As Plant Manager, you will lead the commissioning, start-up, and ongoing operation of the facility. Reporting to the President & CEO, you will oversee production, food safety and quality, maintenance, logistics, inventory, automation, and continuous improvement. Your goal is a facility that runs safely, reliably, and cost-effectively, backed by a high-performing, accountable team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Commissioning & Operational Readiness

Partner with the Engineering Project Lead to support construction, commissioning, start-up, and ramp-up to steady-state operations
Work across Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Food Safety and Quality, and Finance to resolve start-up challenges
Develop budgets, staffing plans, schedules, performance targets, procedures, and training
Support integration of Emerson DeltaV, Aptean ERP, data lakes, machine learning, and real-time analytics into plant operations

Operations Management

Lead operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, yield, and inventory goals
Deliver production schedules while ensuring product consistency, traceability, and on-time delivery
Optimize yield, throughput, energy efficiency, equipment reliability, and operating costs
Set and manage KPIs, and lead Lean Manufacturing, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives

Food Safety, Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with SQF, GMPs, SOPs, CFIA requirements, HACCP, and applicable regulations
Maintain high standards for sanitation, traceability, documentation, and audit readiness
Lead investigations into food safety, quality, and operational incidents, and implement corrective and preventive actions

Health, Safety & Environment

Build a safety-first culture and ensure safe-work procedures and training are consistently applied
Lead incident investigations and monitor safety and environmental performance

Leadership & People Development

Attract, lead, and develop managers, supervisors, team leads, and production staff
Maintain a visible presence on the plant floor to support employees and resolve issues
Foster a culture of trust, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, process, chemical, industrial, or a related engineering discipline; P.Eng. designation with APEGA preferred
5-10 years of progressive manufacturing or plant operations experience, including leading managers, supervisors, and cross-functional teams
Experience managing operating budgets, workforce plans, production schedules, and cost-reduction initiatives
Strong knowledge of ERP, automation, and process-control systems
Experience using operational data and analytics to improve yield, throughput, energy efficiency, reliability, and quality
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, decision-making, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
Emotional intelligence, with the ability to build trust, develop talent, navigate difficult conversations, and inspire accountability

If you meet the requirements and are energized by the challenge of pioneering Alberta’s plant protein industry, we encourage you to apply!

The successful candidate will lead a new, technology-enabled facility and shape operational excellence within a high-growth private company. They offer a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, annual bonus incentive, group health benefits, and the opportunity to participate in long-term incentive programs.

Ready to build something from the ground up? Apply in confidence today using the “Apply” button for immediate consideration.

Thank you in advance for your interest. Only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted.

Lock Search Group is a National Recruitment firm with offices coast-to-coast, a staff of more than 25 Consultants and Associates, and expertise in four core practice areas. Our mission is to provide exceptional Recruitment and Consulting Services to clients and candidates. We apply our experience and expertise to deliver solutions with a personalized approach that focuses on client needs and candidate goals.

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Responsibilities

Lead commissioning, start-up, ramp-up, and ongoing operations of the new facility, overseeing production, food safety and quality, maintenance, logistics, inventory, automation, and continuous improvement. Build and develop an accountable team while ensuring safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operations that meet production, quality, delivery, and performance targets.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline is required, with a P.Eng. designation through APEGA preferred, along with 5–10 years of progressive manufacturing or plant operations experience. Candidates should have experience leading teams and managing budgets, staffing, production schedules, ERP and process-control systems, and data-driven operational improvements, as well as strong analytical, communication, and people-leadership skills.

Skills

Plant Commissioning
Manufacturing Operations
Production Planning
Food Safety and Quality
Regulatory Compliance
Maintenance Management
Supply Chain Management
Budget Management
Workforce Planning
ERP Systems
Automation and Process Control
Operational Data Analytics
Lean Manufacturing
Root-Cause Analysis
Continuous Improvement
Team Leadership

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary
Annual Bonus Incentive
Group Health Benefits
Long-Term Incentive Programs

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Keywords

Plant Commissioning
Start-Up
Operational Readiness
Manufacturing Operations
Pulse Ingredients
Food Processing
Emerson DeltaV
Aptean ERP
Data Lakes
Machine Learning
Real-Time Analytics
SQF
Good Manufacturing Practices
Standard Operating Procedures
CFIA
HACCP
Traceability
Sanitation
Lean Manufacturing
Root-Cause Analysis
Corrective and Preventive Actions
Continuous Improvement
Production Scheduling
Inventory Management
Process Control
Yield Optimization
Energy Efficiency
Equipment Reliability
APEGA
P.Eng.

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