Plant Manager

Excelitas Technologies Corp.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelitas Technologies Corp. in Mississauga, ON is seeking a Plant Manager to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations, drive safe and compliant production, and build high-performing teams.

The role focuses on daily production, continuous improvement, cost control, quality assurance, and workforce development to meet customer, financial, and compliance objectives. You will align with senior leadership and manage cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in managing a high-tech manufacturing facility.
• Post-secondary Diploma in Engineering and/or Operations Management required.
• Experience in ISO9001, 14001, 13485 and FDA QSR environments is an asset.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own daily production performance (OEE, schedule adherence, first-pass yield) and meet targets.
• Lead Supply Chain, Production, Quality and Mechanical Engineering teams.
• Champion safety and compliance with OHSA and internal policies.
• Develop Operations Supervisors and conduct performance reviews.
• Manage plant P&L, budgeting, and cost-per-unit targets.
• Drive Lean/CI initiatives and standard work across the plant.
• Collaborate with other functions to resolve bottlenecks and meet delivery commitments.

Skills

Plant management

Lean manufacturing

Supply chain

Quality assurance

Budgeting

Performance metrics

Team leadership

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Engineering/Operations Management

Tools

MRP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Location: Mississauga, ON, CA, L5N-6H7

Job Function: Operations

Job Country: Canada

Job City: Mississauga

Job Type: Regular Full Time

ENABLE your future through light.

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.

Our facility in Mississauga, Ontario has key positions in Sales, Marketing, Research & Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Support and other disciplines. Operating since 1984, this site specializes in the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of a broad portfolio of innovative LED and Lamp technology. The Toronto facility serves a variety of markets such as electronics, optoelectronics, digital printing, general assembly, coatings, and medical device manufacturing, as well as endoscopy, bioscience research, microscopy and instrumentation.

The Mississauga facility is an FDA registered Contract Medical Device Manufacturer.

We are presently seeking a Plant Manager for our Mississauga site. The Plant Manager will be accountable for safe, compliant, and efficient end‑to‑end manufacturing operations. This role leads daily production, continuous improvement, cost control, quality assurance, maintenance, materials planning, and workforce development to meet customer, financial, and compliance objectives. The Plant Manager sets the operational strategy, builds high‑performing teams, and ensures alignment with the VP, Operations NA & Continuous Improvement and corporate goals.

Main Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership: Own daily production performance (output, OEE, schedule adherence, first‑pass yield) and deliver against monthly/quarterly targets. Lead the Supply Chain, Production, Quality and Mechanical Engineering team.

Safety, Compliance & Quality: Champion a safety-first culture in compliance with Ontario’s OHSA and internal EHS policies; lead hazard assessments, corrective actions, and incident investigations.

People Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop Operations Supervisors; set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews.

Financial & KPI Ownership: Manage plant P&L elements (labor, materials, scrap, maintenance, utilities); deliver against budget and cost‑per‑unit targets.

Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean/CI (5S, value stream mapping, SMED, Kaizen, visual management, standard work).

Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Leveraging cross‑department expertise to resolve manufacturing bottlenecks, improve lead‑times, and support customer delivery commitments.

Requirements:

• 5-10+ years’ experience in managing a high‑tech manufacturing facility
• 5-10 years’ experience in managing customer service, service repair, global procurement, quality, warehousing, manufacturing engineering, document control
• Post-Secondary Diploma in Engineering and/or Operations Management is required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• MRP or equivalent Material Requirements Planning software.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Concepts or Theory of Constraints.
• Strong knowledge and skills in strategic planning, program implementation and evaluation, performance measurement, budgeting, and information systems.
• Solid knowledge of application legislation and health and safety requirements.
• Skilled in prioritizing multiple directives within changing work demands.
• Ability to communicate with all organizational levels.
• Skilled in conflict management and resolution.
• Skilled in supplier negotiation capabilities.
• Experience working in an ISO9001, 14001, 13485 certified, and/or FDA QSR compliant environment is an asset.

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