PLANT MANAGER

In Demand Recruitment and Consulting Inc.; Amherst; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an experienced Plant Manager in Amherst, Nova Scotia. The role involves overseeing operations in a high-volume industrial mining and manufacturing environment, ensuring safety and efficiency while managing budgets and resources. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and at least 8 years of relevant management experience. Interested applicants should send their resumes confidently to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical) or equivalent experience.
• 8 years of industrial plant operations management experience.
• Mining industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all site personnel, providing clear direction and support.
• Ensure efficient project management and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and approve production plans to meet objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cost control

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

8 years of industrial plant operations management experience

Mining industry experience

Job description

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is seeking a dynamic PLANT MANAGER for our client in Amherst, Nova Scotia.

Overview

Seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to oversee operations in a high-volume industrial mining and manufacturing union environment. This role requires leadership in ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective processing of materials into finished goods, meeting quality standards, and driving continuous improvement with P&L responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all site personnel, providing clear direction and support.
• Ensure efficient project management, cost control, and customer satisfaction within engineering and production teams.
• Develop and approve production plans and schedules, ensuring alignment with plant objectives, inventory management, and shipment coordination.
• Allocate resources (personnel, machinery, etc.) effectively to optimize production and minimize costs.
• Manage maintenance shutdowns, equipment repairs, and associated costs.
• Maintain plant efficiency data, operating instructions, and compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Oversee departmental budgets and capital requests.
• Drive employee performance, development, and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high employee morale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical) or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8 years of industrial plant operations management experience.
• Mining industry experience preferred
• Proven leadership skills in empowering teams, promoting trust, teamwork, and open communication.
• LEAN Continuous Improvement knowledge

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to [e-mail] .

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