Plant Manager

Umbilical Advanced; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Monday–Friday schedule

Job summary

Umbilical LLC is partnering with a growing manufacturing organisation in the Greater Toronto Area to recruit a Plant Manager. You will lead the overall manufacturing operation, drive performance, and develop a high-performing management team on a hands-on basis.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, delivery, and cost control, with opportunities to influence culture, continuous improvement, and strategic direction. A visible leadership presence on the shop floor is required.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience leading a complex manufacturing operation.
• Proven experience managing managers and leading multi-functional teams.
• Background in semiconductor, electronics, aerospace, medical devices, automotive or advanced manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall manufacturing operation with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost.
• Develop and mentor a team of managers on the shop floor and in leadership roles.
• Drive structured KPI-based performance and Lean/CI initiatives to improve site results.
• Develop and execute the site operating strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead cultural change and drive employee engagement, accountability and ownership.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

People Leadership

Change Management

Operational Strategy

Team Development

Education

Business/Engineering/Manufacturing degree

Job description

• Comprehensive Benefits Package + Medical + Health + Pension
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Full-Time | Factory-Based | Monday to Friday
• Senior Leadership Opportunity & Long-Term Growth Potential

Umbilical Search is proud to be partnering with a growing, technology-driven manufacturing organisation with an established operation in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada. The business operates within a complex manufacturing environment, supplying technically sophisticated products to global customers across industrial and technology markets.

Following continued investment, growth and an ambitious transformation programme, the business is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead the overall manufacturing operation, drive operational performance and develop a high-performing management team.

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership position with significant opportunity to influence culture, continuous improvement and the future direction of the site.

Key accountabilities:

• Lead the overall manufacturing operation, with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost
• Lead, develop and mentor a team of managers
• Be highly visible on the shop floor and drive performance through structured operational KPIs
• Develop and execute the site's operational strategy in line with wider business objectives
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the facility
• Lead cultural change, improving employee engagement, collaboration, accountability and ownership
• Build a coaching-led management culture and develop high-potential talent within the organisation
• Make clear and timely performance decisions while supporting and developing employees
• Work closely with teams on product launches and the introduction of new products into production
• Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Finance and HR to improve operational performance
• Own key operational costs, including labour, materials, scrap, maintenance and utilities
• Lead structured problem solving, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead the Monthly Operations Review and wider operational meetings
• Work closely with senior leadership on strategic operational priorities and future growth

Requirements:

• Role: Plant Manager, Operations Director, Plant Director, Site Director, Site Manager, General Manager or equivalent
• Experience: 5-10+ years' experience leading a complex manufacturing operation
• Experience: Proven experience managing managers and leading multi-functional teams
• Industry Background: Semiconductor, Electronics Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defence, Medical Devices, Automotive, RF Electronics or other advanced manufacturing environments
• Continuous Improvement: Strong practical understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
• Leadership: Proven experience leading organisational and cultural change and strong people leadership, coaching and development skills
• Education: Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or related qualification preferred

The Person:

The ideal candidate will be highly driven, ambitious and self-motivated, with strong emotional intelligence and people leadership skills, a hands-on and credible leadership style, the confidence to make difficult decisions and hold people accountable, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to coach teams and lead them effectively through change in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join?

This is a senior leadership opportunity within a growing international manufacturing organisation, offering the chance to influence site performance and culture, develop a high-performing management team, work closely with senior leadership, and progress into a broader Director or Group-level role, with continued investment in manufacturing capability and relocation assistance available.

Umbilical LLC is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience.

We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.