Plant Manager

ALMAG Aluminum; Brampton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aluminium manufacturing company in Brampton is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee operations, manage production teams, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with knowledge of aluminium extrusion processes. This role offers a competitive benefits package including profit sharing and healthcare options.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Health care spending account

Education assistance program

Health and dental

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of aluminium extrusion processes is a plus.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and schematics is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment performance to support operations.
• Lead team aligned with company values.
• Oversee quality functions for compliance.
• Develop a preventative maintenance program.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Process control tools

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, reliability, and performance of all operating equipment and services to support ALMAG's operations teams
• 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
• 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
• Oversee plant-wide quality functions to ensure alignment with the company's quality policy
• Support, guide, and oversee talent development and workforce requirements
• Take ownership of Extrusion, Fabrication, and Packaging processes—from material staging through storage of finished product—continuously improving workflows to optimize capacity
• Resolve quality issues promptly and effectively
• Ensure adherence to daily production schedules, communicating any delays or issues proactively
• Develop and execute a preventative maintenance program for all key plant equipment
• Maintain compliance with municipal bylaws while striving for the highest practical level of environmental responsibility
• Train, coach, mentor, and engage team members to foster collaboration and development
• Establish measurable goals for yourself and your team, conducting performance evaluations based on results
• Hold regular team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and adjust plans as needed
• Create and maintain a visual management board to track KPIs, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, seeking strategic partnerships where possible
• Establish and uphold housekeeping standards throughout the facility
  
  

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Administration, Facility Management, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years' leadership experience in manufacturing
• Knowledge and experience in aluminium extrusion processes (asset)
• Proficient in reading blueprints and schematics (asset)
• Skilled in developing production systems, including process optimization, containment, process flow, control plans, and equipment installation
• Strong root cause problem-solving skills using tools such as fishbone, Pareto, 5 Whys, and 8D
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (asset)
• Experience requirements assessed based on complexity of processes managed and technical expertise
  
  

Technical Skills/Competence

• Exceptional organizational skills with proven ability to lead large, multi-project initiatives
• Expertise in complex problem-solving, process control planning, manufacturing tooling, machine setup, standard work instructions, and continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, 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 in successfully transforming operations
• High energy and self-motivated, with the ability to inspire teams to achieve excellence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• 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
  
  

Benefits

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