Position: Manager, Electrical & Controls Reports to: Director, Projects

We are looking for an Manager, Electrical & Controls to join our Projects team! Our Projects team is responsible for managing short- and long-term organizational projects to drive operational efficiencies within the organization.

Opportunities

In this role, it's important to be a hands-on manager who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and support the team on the floor when needed. You will have a very involved leadership role as you will be working closely with direct reports to ensure we operate at high-performance levels while fostering a safe and team-oriented work environment. The primary challenge is to work effectively in a dynamic and constantly changing environment while delivering exceptional results and driving forward automation related projects. There will be many opportunities to leave your footprint and grow your career as we continue to expand!

Requirements

Here is who you are…

Drive & motivation

• You are health-conscious and have values that align with Silver Hills
• You would love to work in an entrepreneurial environment where 'change' is the only constant
• You are excited to learn a new business and how things work
• You are motivated by challenges and willing to put in extra time to get the job done

Character & ABILITIES

• You are agile, flexible, and able to adapt to the changing environment
• You have a can-do attitude to support our growing operations when required
• You are a lean thinker continuously striving for ways to grow and improve
• You are a people leader who can coach and develop your team
• You can deal professionally, courteously and confidentially with all stakeholders

Knowledge & skills

• You have strong communication and organizational skills
• You have strong people management skills
• You have strong programming skills (project programming/logic creation)
• You have strong electrical skills (planning, budgeting, quoting, purchasing and installation)
• You have strong coaching and mentoring skills

Experience

• You have 10 years of relevant programming, electrical and commissioning experience
• You have experience leading a team and managing contractors
• You have experience with planning, budgets, quoting, purchasing and installation of capital projects
• You have experience with managing data in a time-sensitive environment

Nice-to-Have

• You have experience working in a fast-paced or and rapidly growing environment
• You have experience in a food manufacturing environment

things you will do…

• Manage a growing team of electricians, programmers and automation specialists
• Lead and develop a team providing ongoing coaching, mentorship, and support
• Ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting and planning of programming/logic creation
• Work closely with the mechanical team to commission new/rebuild equipment
• Manage and oversee contractor relationships and projects
• Teach, train guide and mentor all direct reports
• Work with ownership to identify and explore future automation opportunities
• Prepare Daily Shift Reports and track KPI's
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and develop or revise standard operational and working practices
• Partner with People and Culture team to identify talent needs, resolve issues, and build a positive culture on the floor

OTHER …

• You may on occasion work at various times including weekends, as the job requires
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

We offer our team members many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture:

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package
• Performance Bonus and RRSP Matching
• Free delicious and healthy bread
• Fitness incentive fund to help you thrive
• Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team
• Discounts at our retail store with a great selection of healthy organic products
• Company social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a team

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