Plant Manager

Legrand, North America; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to lead operations in Mississauga. In this key role, you will drive financial and operational performance, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. You'll be responsible for developing the facility's vision and strategy, leading a culture of continuous improvement, and fostering employee engagement. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence growth initiatives and enhance operational efficiency in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about manufacturing excellence and ready to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Bonus Opportunities

Parental Leave

Employee Resource Group Network

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing with 5+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong background in Lean manufacturing and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of plant operations ensuring safety and quality.
• Implement Lean tools to eliminate waste and enhance productivity.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Financial Acumen

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

BS Degree in Business, Engineering, or Science

Masters’ Degree

Tools

Lean Tools

Data Reporting Software

Job description

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At a Glance

Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Plant Manager to join the Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) Team in Mississauga, ON. Reporting to the VP Operations - EWS Division, this position leads all aspects of the plant operations with overall responsibilities for ensuring financial achievement, operational performance (safety, quality, service, cost, productivity, and working capital), and employee engagement.

What Will You Do?

• Ensure a safe work environment for all employees through implementation and maintenance of company directed safety programs, compliance with government and other regulatory requirements, and promotion of a strong preventative safety culture.
• Implement and maintain quality systems and processes to ensure compliance to customer requirements and adherence to company quality standards.
• Develop the vision and strategy for the facility and drive initiatives & actions to achieve.
• Provide overall leadership to ensure that the financial and operational goals (Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, Productivity, Working Capital) of the plant are met.
• Proactively identify barriers and challenges that could negatively impact the operations and implement effective solutions to minimize impact.
• Support all growth and strategic initiatives for the business including capacity expansion, new product launches, product transfers, and other projects.
• Lead communication of plant priorities, initiatives, and performance to all plant employees including daily, weekly, and quarterly scheduled meetings.
• Effectively deploy the Legrand Way tool set. Utilize the LW Daily Management system as the basis for running the factory, ensuring hour by hour / OEE targets are met, identifying and correcting items that are not “at standard”, and quickly identifying / resolving any potential barriers to achieving goals.
• Eliminate waste throughout the manufacturing operation through the deployment of the Legrand Way toolkit, implementation of Lean tools and processes, driving a continuous improvement culture, and promoting employee engagement at all levels of the plant.
• Act as the primary point of contact for significant concerns or communications related to the facility. Interface with various LNCA Executives, VP Operations, General Managers, Purchasing, Finance, Human Resource, Engineering, customers, and suppliers to promote a high level of communication and collaboration.
• Lead activities to support the Organization Performance Management System including establishing goals, reviewing performance, and salary administration.
• Benchmark external companies to evaluate new tools and processes that will drive the plant to world class levels of performance.
• Develop employees and the overall organization that has the capability of achieving the short term and long-term goals of the factory.
• Identify, propose, and obtain approval for large, impactful projects (capital & other) to drive step change improvements in the facilities performance (capacity, productivity, service, quality, etc).
• Implement plant improvements through capital projects, preventative maintenance, footprint optimization, and other projects.
• Ensure proper collection and reporting of data necessary to track performance of the manufactuing operation against plan, identify root causes of issues, and support problem solving efforts.
• Develop the annual budget and ensure proper reporting of data necessary to track the performance of the manufacturing operation against budget.
• Promote a harmonious working relationship with all employees through training of first line supervision in effective supervisory techniques, expedient and equitable resolution of issues and continual communication with the work force.
• Provide leadership to the organization to achieve highest levels of customer service in support of company goals and objectives. Promote the development of a customer focused culture that engages all associates through communication, priority setting and example. Play a leading role in communicating customer needs to the organization.
• Perform other similar and related duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications

Education: BS degree required, Masters’ Degree preferred, in Business, Engineering, Science, or

other technical discipline.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years in progressive roles in a manufacturing environment. Minimum

5 years of direct supervision (hourly and salaried employees) in a Plant Manager or Value Stream

Manager or equivalent role. Excellent lean manufacturing experience and skills are required.

Certifications: Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification is preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Must have a thorough knowledge of appropriate manufacturing methods, processes and equipment. Background with process improvement programs and quality initiatives required.
• Must have demonstrated experience in applying Lean tools and practices and driving a strong Lean / Continuous improvement culture.
• Proven track record of delivering results against stretch objectives is required.
• Requires strong organizational and time management skills and be able to effectively handle multiple projects concurrently.
• A basic understanding of financial concepts is required. This includes P&L Statements, Working Capital, Cash Flow, and manufacturing variances.
• Strong computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, e-mail and meeting management software. Ability to use internet and web-based resources efficiently and effectively.
• Must be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and have excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Must have strong leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to supervise and manage others.
• Must be able to foster open communication and support an environment of innovation and creative change.
• Must have solid business acumen and understanding of a variety of functional areas within the business.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing methods, processes, and equipment is required.
  
  

Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work , and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative , and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext ( Legrand SA EPA: LR ). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North And Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical , and Data Center markets . LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental , and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world. Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential. For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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