Jeff Miles
Production Manager @ Cascades
About
I am a Chemical Engineer and experienced Production Manager specializing in food manufacturing and packaging within unionized environments. With a strong foundation in both engineering principles and operations management, I bring a technical, process-driven approach to improving efficiency, safety, and product quality across high-volume, multi-shift operations. I lead with a deep understanding of GMP, HACCP, SQF, and BRCGS compliance, ensuring every aspect of production meets the highest standards for food safety and regulatory integrity. My leadership style blends data-driven decision-making with people-first management—especially important when working closely with union teams to build strong labor relations, resolve grievances, and sustain long-term operational success. I specialize in lean manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive measurable gains in throughput, reduce waste, and enhance plant-wide performance. With a focus on both strategy and execution, I’m passionate about delivering consistent, high-quality results in fast-paced, compliance-critical environments. - Experience in commissioning: extractors, industrial dryers, pasteurizers, membrane filtration skids and utility equipment: chillers, boilers, and air compressors. - Operation of flexographic printers and corrugators - Skilled designing unit operations, plant process flow dynamics, heat exchangers, pipes and pumps, - PCQI certified, 4th class power engineer certified - Back to Back 100% SQF scores leading the production team to success, as well as BRCGS roll out in a unionized environment My greatest achievement to date has been the implementation and development of a robust safety culture. I do this through implementing safety meetings with the operators I manage, providing the PPE and training required to work safely, an following up on non-compliance issues. I ensure every team I work with has a goal zero mentality. I have the ability to lead safety changes while managing capital projects, day to day operations, and scaling up pilot projects onto production equipment successfully. My career has helped me develop many skills including engineering design, process optimization, leadership, and lean initiatives.
Canada
Vancouver
Chemicals
Plant Operations, Quality Management, BRCGS, Production Management, Preventive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, Union Relations, Communication, Workplace Safety, Change Management, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Variance Reports, Skilled Multi-tasker, Oral Communication, Incident Investigation, OH&S, Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Process Design
Experience

Production Manager
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Dynamic and results-driven Production Manager with extensive experience overseeing manufacturing operations within unionized environments. Adept at balancing operational efficiency with labor relations, ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and food quality standards, as well as collective bargaining agreements. Skilled at fostering strong labor relations while ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements and company policies. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, optimize workflows, and drive safety, productivity, while meeting rigorous quality standards. Possesses a keen understanding of union dynamics, grievance procedures, and negotiations, enabling proactive collaboration with union representatives and ensuring operational continuity. Dedicated to building a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement, with a hands-on leadership style that motivates teams to meet and exceed production goals in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings. Well-versed in GMP, HACCP, BRCGS, SQF, and other regulatory frameworks, ensuring all operations meet the highest standards of Safety, compliance and consumer safety. Committed to driving continuous improvement, reducing downtime, and delivering consistent results in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Operations Superintendent
Sensient Natural Extraction (Formerly Mazza Innovation)
- With safety as my first priority I led a production team to chemical processing excellence. - Developed others in a challenging 24/7 production environment. - Excelled through continuous improvement and actuating capital projects for the site, including doing detailed design work. I kept the future objectives in mind while ensuring daily planned operations occur as needed. - Managed and implemented a waste water treatment process and ensuring permit compliance - Leading a team to implement a custom flow panel system, designed in house This position allowed a wide range of challenges and take on multiple roles within the organization These projects allowed me to work with both contractors and regulatory bodies to ensure the highest level of sustainability in line with corporate ESG objectives.

Operations Supervisor
Sensient Natural Extraction (Formerly Mazza Innovation)
7901 progress way

Process Developer
Sensient Natural Extraction (Formerly Mazza Innovation)
Delta British Columbia

Process Operator
Sensient Natural Extraction (Formerly Mazza Innovation)
Delta, British Columbia, Canada

Fire Assay Technician
Vancouver, Canada Area
Worked with a dedicated team to achieve a daily goal Participated in a team safe environment Took part in weekly safety communication Worked with high temperature furnaces and analytical chemistry equipment Taught all parts of the operations and constantly requested more challenge

Alpine Ski Coach
Nakiska Alpine Ski Association
Alberta, Canada
Competitive level coach working with athletes to lead them towards excellence on and off the ski slopes. Time and people management skills especially in outdoor environments Practical application of leadership skills and learning to work with others Coordinated and organized schedules for parents and other coaches Results driven goals for all athletes and their development Effective communication skills and leadership to achieve trust of athletes and parents (clients) Canadian Ski Coaches Federation level 1 certified coach with NCCP certification including Risk Management

Sanitation Technician
RedMat Services
Sundre, Alberta, Canada
Worked with a lively team to maximize production in this small Oilfield Service Company Worked outdoors in physical conditions Learned how to work safely with others in difficult and hazardous environments

Chemical Engineering Student
Saskatoon
Bachelors of Chemical Engineering with Option in Petroleum Production. Capstone design project on lithium extraction from brine sources, feel free to ask me about the Lithium industry! I'm happy to discuss any mineral recovery process. Deans Honour Roll 2012-2013. Petroleum option with classes in petrochemicals, Reservoir Mechanics, Upstream and Downstream petroleum production. Industry Approached Learning through programs like Aspen HYSYS, and Chemical Engineering Plant Design aspects. Student-athlete in competitive rowing (varsity 2016).

Summer Camp Instructor
Calgary Rowing Club
Calgary, Canada Area
Instruction with emphasis on communication to provide a safe and fun environment for people ages 11-85 years old. Teaching rowing skills in a safety oriented workplace with a diverse audience.

Laborer
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Tasked with building oil field machinery from engineered designs in a safety oriented workplace. I learned first hand the importance of safety and the intricacy of engineering in manufacturing. Primarily I worked on mud system tanks and pump platforms.
Education

Chemical Engineering
Graduated while achieving Deans Honor Roll and an option of six supplemental courses in Petrochemical Engineering. Attended university while engaging in extracurricular activities including community engagement volunteer work, competitive rowing, student activities, and part-time work.
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