Plant Manager

Hunter Recruiting; Laval; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Plant Manager in Laval, Canada. The role involves overseeing the entire manufacturing facility and developing strategies for operational success. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and over 10 years of experience in manufacturing, with a focus on leadership and continuous improvement. This full-time position offers an opportunity to drive a safe and productive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Plant operations leadership role.
• 10+ years of experience in progressive manufacturing roles in a heavy, industrial environment.
• Proven track record of growing and promoting talent.

Responsibilities

• Leads safety and security for an injury-free work environment.
• Ensures a culture which enables a safe work environment.
• Drives business strategy and directs operations to achieve excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering, Business, or Related

Master's preferred

Job description

Overview

The Plant Manager has overall responsibility for the entire manufacturing facility, and oversees the development and implementation of organizational strategies, standards, and practices to achieve best-in-class performance. Drive the success of operations in collaboration with plant leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leads safety and security for an injury free work environment
• Ensures a culture which enables a safe and secure work environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors
• Executes business strategy and direct operations that drive towards manufacturing excellence
• Leads with a clear view of where the organization needs to be in 1-3 years
• Communicates strategic direction to employees and how it fits with the day-to-day actions and results being driven.
• Sets clear and measurable performance expectations, in line with division and corporate goals
• Oversees the development of a comprehensive annual capital budget and operations plan; initiates timely and appropriate capital requests to maintain or enhance plant performance necessary to meet customer demands
• Operates with zero environmental non-conformities to applicable company, government, and regulatory policies
• Ensures a positive, creative, diverse, and collaborative work environment where employees own the success of the business
• Monitors labor activities to ensure compliance with company policies and / or governmental regulations
• Creates an environment where talent is developed, and full potential is realized
• Effectively builds a team with competent people using the appropriate mix of internal promotions and external recruitment to satisfy near-term performance and longer-term succession needs
• Serves as a great leader across the business, driving engagement and supporting cross-functional projects and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Business, or Related; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years in a Plant operations leadership role
• 10+ years of experience in progressive manufacturing roles within an heavy, industrial environment
• Proven track record of growing and promoting talent
• Strong background in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) training
• Excellent communication with the ability to effectively work with individuals at all levels
• Proven ability to think and act strategically to direct operations and drive manufacturing excellence
• Ability to travel 10%

Senioriy level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Manufacturing