Plant Operations Manager

Kitchener Executive Consultants Inc; Grimsby; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchener Executive Consultants Inc. is seeking an experienced Plant Operations Manager to centrally coordinate projects from design to installation, ensuring seamless execution across phases.

You will lead Safety, Production, Quality, Maintenance and Project Management teams in a design-build environment, delivering KPI-driven outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a technical background, 10+ years of leadership in manufacturing or project-based settings, strong communication and strategic

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or project-based environments.
• Strong communication, people leadership and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, production, quality, maintenance and project management teams.
• Coordinate projects from design through manufacturing, commissioning and final installation.
• Drive operational excellence, on-time delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

Our client, a dynamic and internationally recognized Canadian manufacturer of capital equipment and engineered systems, is seeking an experienced Plant Operations Manager to join its growing operation. This leadership role will serve as the central point of coordination for projects from initial design through manufacturing, commissioning, and final installation, ensuring seamless execution across all phases. The Plant Operations Manager will provide leadership for Safety, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Project Management teams while fostering a collaborative and accountable culture focused on achieving KPI-driven objectives. Working within a design-build environment, the Plant Operations Manager will champion operational excellence, ensure on‑time project delivery, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support both customer satisfaction and organizational growth.

Our ideal candidate will possess a post‑secondary education in a technical discipline combined with a minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in a similar manufacturing or project‑based environment. Strong communication, people leadership, and decision‑making capabilities are essential, as this role requires the ability to engage employees at all levels while providing transparent performance metrics and inspiring positive change. Equally comfortable on the production floor and in the boardroom, the Plant Operations Manager will build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, and executive leadership while supporting EPC project teams through effective analysis, strategic planning, and operational leadership. A strong understanding of electrical concepts and switch gear purposes is considered an asset. This opportunity is ideally suited for an individual who thrives in a project‑focused setting, enjoys developing high‑performing teams, and is motivated by the challenge of improving productivity, engagement, and overall business performance.

Our Client’s preferred Salary Target is $100,000 - $110,000.