Plant Manager

Almag Aluminum; Brampton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Brampton, Canada, is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee extrusion, fabrication, and packaging processes. The successful candidate will ensure operational compliance and lead a team of Production Supervisors and Technicians. This role involves optimizing workflows, conducting safety audits, and enhancing productivity by implementing efficient practices. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing is required.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Health care spending account

Education assistance program

Health and dental

Life AD&D

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Administration, or Facility management.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge and experience in aluminium extrusion processes is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Optimize extrusion, fabrication, and packaging processes.
• Ensure cost-effective operations by managing resources efficiently.
• Conduct safety audits and support incident investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Process optimization

Team-building

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Facility Management

5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

5S

Job description

Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Plant Manager is responsible for all facets of the operational side of the business; optimizing the extrusion, and fabrication and packaging processes, maintenance of our plant and equipment, ensuring compliance in the discharge of industrial by-product, and managing a team of Production Supervisors, Technicians, and Maintenance personnel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Plant Manager are detailed below, but not limited to the following:

• Ensure the readiness and performance of operating equipment and services to support ALMAG’s operations teams.
• Ownership of the Extrusion, Fabrication, and Packaging Processes from material staging, to fabrication, to packaging, and safe/organized storage of finished product, continuously improving workflows to optimize capacity.
• Ensure adherence to daily production schedules and proactively communicate any delays or issues.
• Develop and execute a preventative maintenance program for all key plant equipment.
• Oversee plant-wide quality functions to ensure alignment with the company’s quality policy.
• Accountability for resolving quality issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Analyse production metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to improve throughput and reduce downtime.
• Ensure cost-effective operations by managing resources efficiently and reducing waste.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and productive workplace by enforcing PPE use, ensuring optimal product flow, keeping certifications current, organizing workstations, and maintaining proper tool inventory.
• Ensure compliance with municipal bylaws while working towards the highest practical level of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain housekeeping standards throughout the facility.
• Conduct safety audits, support incident investigations, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Drive zero-injury culture by embedding safety into all plant activities.
• Lead and manage the team in alignment with ALMAG’s PROUD values.
• Set clear performance goals for team members, monitor progress, and hold individuals accountable against targets and results.
• Support, guide, and oversee talent development and workforce requirements.
• Train, coach, mentor, and engage team members to foster collaboration and drive success.
• Schedule regular team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and adjust plans as necessary.
• Establish measurable goals, KPIs, and drive accountability while conducting performance evaluations based on data and results.
• Create and maintain a visual management board to track KPIs, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Champion succession planning to build bench strength for critical roles.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and strive for strategic partnerships.
• Review contracts and service agreements to optimize costs and ensure reliability of supply.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments (Engineering, Quality, Maintenance) to ensure seamless operations and business alignment.
• Ensure financial targets are achieved by monitoring costs and implementing efficiency initiatives.
• Foster a culture of problem-solving and innovation across the plant.
• Identify opportunities to enhance productivity, improve efficiency, safety, quality and drive continuous improvement.
• Benchmark plant performance against industry standards and competitors to maintain competitive advantage.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Administration, or Facility management, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing
• Knowledge and experience in aluminium extrusion processes is an asset
• Proficient in reading blueprints and schematics, an asset
• Skilled in developing production systems, including process optimization, containment, process flow, control plans, equipment installation projects, etc.
• Strong root cause problem-solving skills using tools such as fishbone, pareto, 5 whys, and 8D.
• Experience in fast-paced environment is considered an asset.
• Experience requirements assessed based on the complexity of processes managed and technical expertise.

Technical Skills/Competence

• Exceptional organizational skills with proven ability to lead large, multi-project initiatives.
• Experience in complex problem solving, process control planning, manufacturing tooling, machine set-up, standard work instructions, and continuous improvement including Lean, Six Sigma and 5S.
• Demonstrates humility, passion for progress, and curiosity.
• Strong leadership, and team-building skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and motivate.
• Proven track record of successfully transforming operations.
• High energy and self-motivated, with the ability to inspire teams to achieve excellence.
• Strong proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Acts as a role model for the company’s Core Values and holds team members accountable.
• Strong time management skills with a focus on collaboration and employee relationship building.
• Thrives under pressure, bringing innovation and results-driven focus.

We offer a full and competitive benefits package including:

• Profit sharing
• Health care spending account
• Education assistance program
• Health and dental
• Life AD&D
• Gym memberships