Plant Manager

Saint-Gobain North America; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to lead a manufacturing team towards excellence. This role involves overseeing production operations, ensuring safety, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a keen understanding of the manufacturing landscape. With a focus on strategic goals and employee development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative environment. Join a team dedicated to sustainability and excellence in the building materials sector, where your contributions will drive meaningful change.

Benefits

Excellent healthcare benefits package

Parental leave

Paid time-off

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive Pension

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Allowances for safety glasses and shoes

In-house safety training

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and developing supervisor-level employees is essential.
• Strong leadership and business acumen are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing environment and ensure safe work practices.
• Promote continuous improvement and monitor plant efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Thinking

Coaching and Development

Business Acumen

Problem-Solving

Job description

Kaycan is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain -- the world’s largest building materials company with a 350-year legacy of innovation and growth. Saint-Gobain group is leader in sustainable product development and environmental stewardship. We’re proud to that Saint-Gobain North America was recognized by Top Employers institute as on the best workplaces in North America & Canada.

Join us at Kaycan and be part of a future where innovation meets sustainability!

Position Summary

The Plant Manager, under the direction of the Vice President of Manufacturing, will primarily be responsible for overseeing the manufacturing environment. This position will develop strategic performance metrics and targets that are consistent with company goals. This role will also seek opportunities to improve efficiencies and undertake continuous improvement objectives. The Plant Manager must be a positive role model in the workplace, displaying adaptability, leadership, and innovation.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Responsibilities:

What you’ll do:

1. Cultivate a work environment committed to the health, safety, and wellness of all employees, and ensure safe work practices are followed.
2. Plan and conduct meetings with supervisors to communicate team targets, goals, and projects.
3. Show support and provide mentorship to the plant supervisors and lead hands.
4. Work directly with human resources regarding employee issues and assist the supervisors and lead hands in their documentation of shop floor issues.
5. Work closely with the Production Manager to ensure that the Quality Control program is being monitored, and that the staff are performing according to established standards.
6. Oversee the production office via communication with the production schedulers.
7. Manage a workplace succession plan in coordination with the plant supervisors and human resources, to determine potential areas for employee promotion.
8. Liaise with the maintenance team to ensure that equipment is being maintained appropriately.
9. Ensure that plant efficiencies are monitored and that production lines are running as required.
10. Assist sales with rush order requests.
11. Hold staff accountable for the performance objectives.
12. Promote continuous improvement in the workplace and be a champion for change in the organization.
13. Translate strategic goals into practical actions.
14. Stay up to date on new and emerging trends in the manufacturing industry.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Experience with coaching and development of supervisor-level employees.
2. Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret goals, objectives, and policies.
3. Ability to initiate and model positive change.
4. Strong business acumen.
5. Strong formal and informal leadership skills.
6. A clear and solid understanding of the issues faced by the organization and the manufacturing Industry.
7. Prior experience developing and implementing successful KPI’s.
8. Ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems.
9. Ability to delegate, set expectations, and monitor progress of all direct reports.
10. Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

WHY WORK WITH US?

We offer excellent training programs, opportunities for advancement, a comprehensive benefits package, as well as a stimulating and exciting work environment.

In addition to a dynamic work culture that emphasizes dedication and effort, alongside enjoyable events, and company wide activities, we also provide the following benefits that contribute to our Total Rewards Package, we provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs.

1. Excellent healthcare benefits package.
2. Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program.
3. Competitive Pension, and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG).
4. Allowances for prescription safety glasses and safety shoes
5. In-house safety training
6. Opportunity for growth
7. And more!

LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).