Plant Manager

On behalf of our client, Oberland Agriscience,  we are looking for a Plant Manager to join their growing team.

About Our Client:

Oberland Agriscience is a sustainable black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) farm in Halifax, NS. Their mission is to close the food loop in Atlantic Canada by transforming organic by-products into nutrient-rich protein + fertilizer through zero-waste, circular economy practices. Oberland partners with local food producers + distributors to upcycle spent grains + other organic waste into valuable insect-derived products.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a committed + experienced Plant Manager to join Oberland’s high-performing team at their Ragged Lake facility. This role will oversee the full scope of plant operations, including safety, production, + capital projects, while collaborating with leadership to drive organizational goals. The successful candidate will play a vital role in sustaining a culture of innovation, safety, + continuous improvement, +  support strategic growth.

The Ideal Candidate:

You bring over 10 years of experience managing GMP production facilities + have a proven ability to lead plant operations at a strategic + functional level. You are a strong people leader with the ability to mentor + inspire teams while fostering accountability + alignment with company values. You are skilled at managing budgets, implementing process improvements, + building cross-functional relationships both internally + externally.

• P&L responsibility for the Grassy Lake facility
  

• Lead + direct plant safety activities
  

• Oversee all aspects of the Grassy Lake production facility
  

• Collaborate with the CEO, Board + senior management team to set all company targets + KPIs
  

• Monitor all company targets + KPIs + prepare regular reports on organizational performance for CEO/Board
  

• Manage the facility’s budget + allocate resources effectively
  

• Manage all capital projects + expenditures
  

• Support CEO + Board in investment raise activities as required
  

• Mentor a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement + innovation
  

• Participate in the design, development, + implementation of plant improvement projects
  

• Drive culture of accountability at all levels of the Operations team
  

• Lead, mentor + support senior leadership to ensure alignment with the company's Purpose + Values
  

• Provide training + guidance to develop new supervisors + lead operators
  

• Support recruitment activities + advise on team structure, compensation, + employee retention
  

• Build strong internal + external relationships
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree an asset
  

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Plant Manager or similar senior leadership role in a GMP facility
  

• Strong knowledge of production management, quality control, + regulatory compliance
  

• Proficiency with ERP systems + production software
  

• Experience working with a Board of Directors is a strong asset
  

• Excellent leadership, communication, + organizational skills
  

• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure + solve problems effectively
  

• Commitment to the highest standards of safety + quality
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package after probationary period
  

• Participation in company bonus programs, including stock option plan
  

• Full-time, permanent role based at the Ragged Lake Business Park facility in Halifax, NS
  

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only candidates that we determine are best aligned to the role will be contacted for initial discussions.

 *Please note, candidates must be located in Canada + legally eligible to work on a permanent basis, as sponsorship for this opportunity is unfortunately not an option.*

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