Plant Manager

Pertinent Details:  Direct Hire career opportunity, with a global manufacturing company that is diversified in customer base (automotive, agricultural, industrial) and offers employment stability, progressive opportunities and continuous growth.

Compensation:  $125-140K + comprehensive benefit package ( Health/Dental/Vision/Life) + Pension Plan

Job Description:

The Plant Manager provides technical and motivational leadership and drives continuous improvement in the Supply Chain (SCP) process with the goal of exceeding customer delivery and quality expectations by maximizing productivity and optimum utilization of resources.

Responsible for planning and management of all Manufacturing processes and activities within a specific, defined product group, including but not limited to resource planning, capacity planning, production schedule execution, material management, shipping, the application of quality programs, operating / preventative maintenance, EHS management, facilities maintenance, and regulatory compliance.

  • Generates Annual Operating Plans and manages the day-to-day manufacturing activities to achieve the deliverables in the plan.
  • Interprets company sales forecasts and new product plans and establishes corollary manufacturing, inventory, manpower and capital plans to assure and adequate and timely supply of manufactured products to efficiently fulfill sales orders and meet inventory requirements.
  • Drives a proactive culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Provides leadership demonstrating a positive culture through out the operation.

Qualifications:

  • Engineering Degree, Technical degree or diploma an asset
  • Minimum of five (5) years supervisory/management experience in a Manufacturing environment.
  • Strong Lean Manufacturing, 5S and Continuous Improvement mindset and experience
  • Proficiency in scheduling, Health & Safety, customer relations and project management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff, management and external stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess operational performance and develop actionable insights.
  • Proven track record of managing budgets, financial planning and cost control initiatives.
  • Proficient in utilizing ERP systems, as well as, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
  • Expertise in identifying and resolving operational inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
  • Self-driven to meet individual and department goals and objectives 
  • Strong decision-making skills with the capacity to adapt quickly to evolving business needs and challenges 
Scroll to Top