Plant Manager – Die Casting & Machining (Start-Up Leader)

Pangeo Group; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to China

Job summary

Pangeo Group is seeking a Plant Manager for its Vaughan, Ontario aluminum die casting and machining site. You will lead the management team, drive key customer programs, and grow a diverse team while owning safety, quality, cost, delivery, and financial results.

The role is built for a hands-on leader who works from the floor, focusing on process development, automation, and data-driven decision-making to sustain growth and performance in a start-up/ramp phase.

Qualifications

• Extensive automotive or die casting manufacturing experience with plant-management track record.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems, plus lean and continuous improvement methods.
• Proven P&L, budget, and KPI ownership in a manufacturing operation.
• New-plant start-up experience a strong asset; P.Eng., Lean, or Six Sigma an asset.
• English required, Mandarin an asset; ERP and Microsoft 365 proficiency; available for periodic travel, including to China.

Responsibilities

• Run the plant safely, orderly, and to plan; sustain IATF 16949 and safety culture.
• Set, enforce, and continuously improve the policies, procedures, and management systems the plant runs on.
• Carry full accountability for the plant's financials and KPIs across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people.
• Manage the budget, production cost, and resource allocation; drive cost reduction without trading away quality or safety.
• Lead cross-functional teams on key customers, programs, and process development; build capability and competitive advantage.
• Put automation and digital tools to work for efficiency and data-driven decisions.
• Inspire a cohesive, high-performing team and strengthen belonging and cultural alignment.

Skills

Ownership

Operational judgment

Technical credibility

People leadership

Start-up resilience

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Operations Management

Business or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

ERP

Microsoft 365

Job description

Pangeo Group is seeking a Plant Manager for its Vaughan, Ontario aluminum die casting and machining site. You will lead the management team, drive key customer programs, and grow a diverse team while owning safety, quality, cost, delivery, and financial results.

The role is built for a hands-on leader who works from the floor, focusing on process development, automation, and data-driven decision-making to sustain growth and performance in a start-up/ramp phase.