Assistant Plant Manager: Drive Lean Ops & Team Growth

Mold-Tech Engraving; Windsor; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Standex Engraving in Windsor, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Assistant Plant Manager to lead a high-performance team and drive continuous improvement. The role reports to the General Manager and focuses on production scheduling, quality, safety, and cost control to meet targets and customer deadlines.

The candidate will coach department leads, manage staffing, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to ensure engagement and operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
• 3–5+ years of operational management experience in an industrial environment; automotive industry preferred.
• Knowledge of injection molding manufacturing process and tooling desired.
• Ability to lead and coach cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees plant operations, including job completion, quality, safety, maintenance, and logistics, to achieve goals.
• Schedules and coordinates processes to meet production targets and customer deadlines.
• Leads, coaches, and develops department leads and supervisors, fostering engagement and continuous improvement.
• Reviews site performance indicators and recommends process optimization strategies.
• Supports management of the P&L, operating within budget and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensures proper staffing levels and schedules; involvement in interviewing, hiring, and training.
• Drives proactive actions to foster employee engagement and an ethical work environment.
• Communicates with customers, upper management, and internal teams regarding production timing, quality, and delivery.

Skills

Proactive leadership

Strong communication

Problem solving

Manufacturing knowledge

MS Office proficient

Team coaching

Lift 50 lbs

Production management software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, business or related field

3-5+ years operational management experience

Tools

Production management software

Job description

Standex Engraving in Windsor, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Assistant Plant Manager to lead a high-performance team and drive continuous improvement. The role reports to the General Manager and focuses on production scheduling, quality, safety, and cost control to meet targets and customer deadlines.

The candidate will coach department leads, manage staffing, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to ensure engagement and operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing