Plant Manager

Trench Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Toronto is seeking a Production Manager to lead operations at their facility specializing in high-voltage power transmission products. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, a strong continuous improvement mindset, and knowledge of ISO standards. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative energy transmission projects within a supportive team.

Benefits

Practical experience in sustainable energy technology

Support from experienced professionals

Work on forward-looking projects

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in assembly manufacturing and operations leadership.
• Demonstrated success in production management, quality improvement, and cost control.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, OHSA, and relevant compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all production operations to achieve safety, quality, cost, inventory, and delivery targets.
• Oversee daily activities across shifts, ensuring execution of production schedules.
• Drive corrective actions by analyzing trends and identifying root causes.

Skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Lean Manufacturing

Project management

Operational excellence

Education

Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business

Job description

In Trench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of electricity with reliability and performance.

Overview

We are seeking a results-oriented and hands-onProduction Managerto lead operations at our unionized manufacturing facility, specializing inhigh-voltage power transmission products. Operating over two shifts (with planned expansion to three), this role plays a critical part in delivering complex, customized, project-based products on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

The ideal candidate brings astrong continuous improvement mindset, a solid foundation inLean Manufacturing and 5S, and extensive experience in Ontario’s regulated manufacturing environment. This individual will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to support factory growth, strategic execution, and operational excellence.

Your Tasks :

• Lead and manage all production operations to achievesafety, quality, cost, inventory, and deliverytargets.
• Oversee daily activities across shifts, ensuring execution of production schedules and on-time delivery of customer projects.
• Monitor and report on key production metrics and KPIs; analyze trends, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Champion aculture of continuous improvement, leveragingLean tools,5S, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Project Management, and HR to improve efficiency and resolve issues.
• Engage in strategic planning and executionwith senior management, contributing operational insights and supporting initiatives such as shift expansion and capacity growth.
• Standardize production workflows and implement best practices to support long-term scalability.
• Lead workforce planning, hiring, training, and performance management of supervisors and frontline employees.
• Maintain a positive and productive union-management relationship, partnering with HR to address grievances and conduct investigations.
• Ensure full compliance withOntario labour laws,OHSA, andISO standards(9001, 14001, 45001).
• AdministerWSIB and return-to-work programs, and oversee short- and long-term disability case management.

Requirements :

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business.
• 10+ years of experience in assembly manufacturing and operations leadership.
• Demonstrated success in production management, quality improvement, and cost control.
• Experience implementingLean principles, leadingsafety programs, and developing high-performing teams.
• Background incustom or project-based manufacturingenvironments is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge ofISO 9001,OHSA, and relevant compliance standards.
• Proven success leading growth initiatives such asshift expansion, factory scale-up, or capacity increases.

We offer :

• The opportunityto gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurementtechnology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company
• You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies
• Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology

Our Commitment

Trench invites applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to fostering workplace diversity. We provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in an alternate format, need communication support, or need accommodation in applying for a posting and / or are selected for an interview, don't hesitate to reach out to us.Trench utilizes artificial intelligence in its job scanning and recruitment process to effectively find the candidate most suitable for each position.

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