Plant Manager

David Aplin Recruiting; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing recruiter seeks an experienced Plant Manager for a facility in Southwestern Ontario. In this key leadership role, you will oversee production, manage a unionized workforce, and ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has 5+ years in plant operations, demonstrating strong leadership and a grasp of Lean Manufacturing principles. Join a respected manufacturer with exciting upcoming projects.

Qualifications

• Currently employed as a Plant Manager.
• Minimum 5 years of plant operations or engineering experience.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to enhance production efficiency.
• Lead and motivate plant personnel for effective resource use.
• Collaborate with departments to implement continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing concepts

Leadership

Scheduling and planning

Maintenance practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

CNC operations

Job description

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Aplin has partnered with a leading manufacturer to recruit a Plant Manager for their Southwestern Ontario facility.

We’re looking for an experienced and driven professional to lead and oversee the production of a dynamic manufacturing plant. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a key leadership role managing a unionized workforce within a stable organization that has a strong backlog of work and exciting upcoming capital investments.

The successful candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented leader who can balance strategic vision with hands-on management. Acting as the link between upper management and plant operations, you will drive performance, efficiency, and quality while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to enhance production efficiency, quality, and workforce utilization.
• Lead and motivate plant personnel to ensure effective use of resources and alignment with company goals.
• Partner with functional departments to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and implement innovative manufacturing methods to reduce costs and improve product quality.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to design and validate world-class processes.
• Collaborate with the Joint Health and Safety Committee and ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Oversee all daily and monthly manufacturing operations, including production, machinery, processing, and packaging.
• Ensure production schedules align with facility capabilities, customer requirements, and financial objectives.
• Establish and monitor material storage, replenishment, and quality standards.
• Develop and manage performance metrics and operational budgets.
• Maintain thorough and accurate operational documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Currently employed as a Plant Manager.
• Minimum 5 years of plant operations or engineering experience.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Excellent scheduling and planning skills.
• Solid knowledge of maintenance practices (preventive and predictive).
• Experience with CNC operations is an asset.

If you’re a results-driven leader passionate about operational excellence and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a respected manufacturer with a bright future.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.