Plant Manager — Lead Operations, Safety & Growth

Formations Inc; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition programs

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Formations Inc. is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations, lead the production team, and drive performance across safety, quality, productivity, and cost management. You will learn our products and processes and implement improvements to support growth.

You will manage plant budgets, optimize workflow, coach employees, and ensure compliance with safety standards while collaborating with Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and Finance to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing, production, or operations.
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment; relevant sectors such as woodworking, doors, cabinetry, millwork, or metal fabrication are an asset.
• Strong understanding of production workflows, equipment, quality standards, and operational efficiency.
• Experience with employee development, SOPs, and continuous improvement.
• Financial awareness, including labour costs, budgets, and production performance; budgeting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plant Operations: Oversee daily production, workflow, equipment performance, and scheduling to meet targets.
• People Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop employees and supervisors with clear expectations and feedback.
• Quality & Customer Satisfaction: Ensure products meet specs and quality standards; address defects and orders.
• Process Improvement: Review SOPs, strengthen training, and identify efficiency improvements.
• Financial Performance: Manage plant budget, monitor costs, and support forecasting and investments.
• Safety & Compliance: Promote a safe workplace and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, Finance, and leadership to meet objectives.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Decision making

Teamwork

Hands-on leadership

Continuous improvement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Formations Inc. is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations, lead the production team, and drive performance across safety, quality, productivity, and cost management. You will learn our products and processes and implement improvements to support growth.

You will manage plant budgets, optimize workflow, coach employees, and ensure compliance with safety standards while collaborating with Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and Finance to meet customer needs.