Plant Manager

Recochem; Nisku; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PFX Group is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead our Nisku site’s manufacturing and distribution operations. Reporting to the VP of Canadian Operations, you will align teams, improve performance, and translate business strategy into measurable results.

The role focuses on safety, quality, productivity, service, and profitability across the site. You will build a high-performing leadership team, collaborate with executive management on goals and plans, and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, operations management or related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing operations.
• Experience in packaging/blow molding is an asset.
• Ability to translate site strategy into practical operating plans and actions.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all production, scheduling, environmental Health and Safety, Quality, Planning, Warehousing, Shipping, and building site.
• Develop, implement and monitor day-to-day operational systems, KPI's and processes to provide visibility into goals and obstacles.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Data analysis

Process improvement

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, operations management

Tools

ERP / MRP systems

Job description

Nisku Plant Manager

PFX Group is a people-driven, customer-focused organization committed to operational excellence and industry-leading service. To support continued growth, we are seeking an experienced, Plant Manager to lead our complex manufacturing and distribution operations. Reporting to the Vice President of Canadian Operations the successful candidate will bring senior leadership experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment and a proven ability to align teams, improve operational performance, and translate business strategy into measurable results. Working closely with the executive team, the Plant Manager will develop and execute long-term plans that strengthen safety, quality, productivity, service, and profitability across the site.

Objectives of this role

• Build a cohesive, high-performing site leadership team by strengthening relationships, clarifying shared priorities, and promoting effective collaboration across all departments.
• Collaborate with Executive-level management in the development of performance goals and long-term operational plans.
• Maximize efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Set strategic goals for operational efficiency and increased productivity.
• Work with site managers in the development of financial and budgetary plans and be accountable for the total operational processes and performance of site.
• Analyze current operational processes and performance recommending solutions for improvement when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all production, scheduling, environmental Health and Safety, Quality, Planning, Warehousing, Shipping, and building site.
• Develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational Systems, KPI’s and processes that provide visibility into goals, progress, and obstacles for our key initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with all department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals.
• Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for the day-to-day performance of the operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.
• Devise strategies to ensure growth of programs enterprise-wide, identifying and implementing process improvements/equipment that will maximize output and minimize costs.
• Uphold organization policies and standards, ensuring legislative regulations are followed.
• Work closely with human resources to lead team with integrity and establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive and productive environment.
• Decision-making authority includes setting site operating priorities, allocating approved resources, recommending capital investments, approving operational improvements within delegated limits, and holding site leaders accountable for performance.

Success in this role will be measured through sustained improvement in employee and contractor safety, product quality, customer service, schedule attainment, productivity, cost performance, inventory accuracy, employee engagement, and achievement of the site's operating and capital plans.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, operations management, or a related discipline; experience in the chemical industry or a related manufacturing sector is an asset.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing operations.
• Experience in the packaging industry and with blow molding is an asset.
• Proven ability to plan and manage operational processes for maximum efficiency and productivity.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement organizational structures, accountabilities, and roles that improve decision-making, operating efficiency, and responsiveness to changing business requirements.
• Ability to translate site strategy into practical operating plans, priorities, and actions.
• Strong team-building, decision-making, coaching, and people leadership skills, with the ability to influence effectively across operations and other functions.
• Superior negotiation skills in both internal and external settings from the plant floor to the boardroom.
• Experience leading organizational change and business transformation initiatives.
• Highly developed organizational, communication, and leadership skills, supported by a record of success in progressively responsible roles.
• Strong knowledge of data analysis, performance reporting, and business management systems used to monitor operational and financial performance.
• Experience developing operating budgets, capital plans, forecasts, and business plans.
• Working knowledge of standard manufacturing cost accounting, including labour, material, overhead, and variance analysis, with experience using enterprise resource planning and material requirements planning systems to support production planning and inventory control.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety, environmental, employment, and manufacturing legislation, regulations, codes, and industry standards.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

This role is based on site in Nisku, Alberta in a manufacturing and distribution environment and requires regular presence in production, warehouse, shipping, and office areas. The position may require personal protective equipment, occasional work outside standard business hours, and availability to respond to urgent operational matters.