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Production Manager at Fresh Start Foods in Calgary, Alberta, CA
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Job Description
Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry
At Fresh Start Foods you'll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.
We are seeking individuals:
- Who are customer centric
- Who are able to deliver on their commitments
- Who value individual excellence and collective performance
- Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship
- Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
- Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience
For more than 30 years, Fresh Start Foods has proudly delivered a full range of fresh produce solutions to customers across Canada. As a valued member of the Gordon Food Service (GFS) family of companies, we are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2026.
Fresh Start Foods is currently hiring a full time Production Manager who is eager to work in a fast paced team oriented work environment in our Calgary, AB location.
The Production Manager manages the company’s resources to improve productivity and minimize downtime while increasing profits and reducing costs. Duties include meeting goals, creating workflow policies and procedures, creating schedules, and encouraging staff to put their best foot forward at all times so that the entire operation functions efficiently.
Position: Permanent, Full-Time.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, business hours.
Salary: Between $65,000-$85,000 per year, plus performance bonus
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develops and implements policies and procedures for various production activities, including verifying incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposing of materials, and maintaining a current inventory.
Performs inspections of the physical condition of production equipment. Prepares work orders for repairs or requisitions for replacement of equipment.
Collaborates with department heads to coordinate operational activities with other functions, including production, sales, records control, and purchasing.
A manager must follow and maintain all Quality Assurance, HACCP, SQF requirements, and Occupational Health and safety regulations and ensure all employees in their department follow them.
Completed all required training (e.g., Leadership, Equipment, and Operational), ensured employees’ adherence to company practices and procedures, and applied corrective action when needed.
Conducts interviews, hires, trains, and retains staff. Conducts performance monitoring (e.g., Probationary, Annual Evaluation, and Performance Objectives) of staff, initiates follow-through with disciplinary action and termination in consultation with Human Resources when appropriate for the department.
Mentors motivate and develop staff and act as their role models and resources.
Develops the department's capital and operational budget. Routinely monitors, manages, and controls the budget, analyzes variances, takes appropriate action, and develops plans for productivity improvements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
High School / Equivalent required.
Must have experience working in food manufacturing industry.
Excellent attention to detail and strong motivation toward company, team, and individual results.
Ability to work effectively with others and build and maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships.
Must have good written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills and problem-solving capabilities.
Must have good time management and organizational skills.
Must multitask, prioritize, and work independently or within a team environment.
Knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, presentation, email, and internet software applications.
Fresh Start Foods offers a range of benefits, including:
Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage)
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program
Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
Employee Family Assistance Program
Opportunities for career advancement
Employee Recognition Programs
Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQs)
Training opportunities
Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program
Full-time hours
A team-oriented work environment
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to:
For Jobs in British Columbia
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fsferecruitment@freshstartfoods.com
Use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.