Plant Production Manager

Location: Blenheim, Ontario
Job Type: Full-time, On-site
Company: Maizex Seeds (part of Sollio Agriculture)

Job Description

About Maizex Seeds

Maizex Seeds is a highly innovative, Canadian-owned seed company focused on the needs of farmers across Canada. At Maizex Seeds, our focus is on providing industry-leading genetics, agronomy, and product support to help our customers maximize the potential on their farms.

Join our dynamic team in the thriving seed industry as a Plant Production Manager and be part of a company that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. If you are highly organized, have a strong attention to detail, and enjoy coordinating multiple activities in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a top-tier team in an industry that fully embraces the significance and importance of agricultural producers across Canada.

RESPONSABILITIES

• Build and manage team of highly qualified individuals to achieve plant production objectives across the organization.

• Oversee and coordinate harvest operations: husking, drying, shelling, bulk storage movement at the facility, working closely with field production team on harvest scheduling.

• Manage daily plant operations at Maizex facility in Blenheim, ON including seed grading, processing, treating, packaging, and warehouse management.

• Ensure all plant production operations are coordinated and executed in a safe and efficient manner.

• Coach and empower employees on your team to build a culture of collaboration to achieve our business objectives.

• Oversee quality management protocols in all aspects of seed processing and product management to ensure the highest level of product quality is achieved.

• Lead facility maintenance activities, including the implementation of facility and equipment maintenance schedules and oversight of capital investment projects in accordance with established budgets.

• Assist in inventory management of both raw and finished goods warehoused at Maizex facility in Blenheim.

• Work closely with customer service team to facilitate timely shipment of Maizex products to our distribution across Canada.

• Accountable for identifying improvement opportunities and implementing action plans within the production team to ensure the highest level of operational efficiency.

• Provide additional availability and work overtime as required during the peak harvest and production season, particularly September and October.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Proven self-starter and organizational leader, with 3+ years of experience in a leadership role.

• Previous experience in seed production, supply chain management, or manufacturing.

• Strong organizational skills including demonstrated ability to effectively organize and prioritize workload and manage a multi-task environment.

• Strong communication skills (including, telephone, e-mail, and presentation skills).

• Displays a high level of leadership skills and management ability.

• Strong computational skills including PC experience with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suit applications and multiple ERP applications (experience with Sage 300 or Microsoft Navision would be an asset).

• Ability to work extended hours during peak production seasons.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups of people with the ability to analyze and solve problems in an empowered, self-directed work environment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Business Management, preferred or diploma in related field with relevant experience can be substituted.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• 3+ years of experience in production operations or manufacturing, preferrable in agriculture.

We offer competitive wages, a benefit package and a safe work environment. Maizex Seeds is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices in the workplace that is inclusive.

Why Join Maizex?

• A collaborative and supportive team environment;

• Training provided on systems, workflows, and agricultural cycles;

• Long-term growth within a stable agricultural business;

• Competitive wages, benefits, and a safe workplace;

• Opportunity to contribute to Canada’s agricultural success.

How to Apply

Submit your application through our career platform. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for the next step will be contacted.