Site Manufacturing Director

DOW CANADA MATERIAL SCIENCES ULC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials science company in West Hill, Ontario, seeks a Site Manufacturing Director to oversee plant operations and ensure safety and compliance. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience. This role involves strategic leadership and maintaining operational efficiency while managing a diverse team. Compensation includes competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Equitable and market-competitive pay

Robust medical and life insurance packages

Opportunities for training and mentoring

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of engineering, manufacturing, or related experience.
• Previous people leadership experience.
• Ability to work legally in Canada; no visa support available.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for successful long-term operation of site facilities.
• Deliver improving Environmental, Health & Safety performance.
• Ensure plant meets operational requirements.

Skills

Communication

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Environment Health and Safety

Business Relationship Management

Budget Management

Business Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting.

About you and this role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Site Manufacturing Director at our site in West Hill, Ontario, Canada.

The Site Manufacturing Director has overall responsibility and accountability for the plant assets, personnel, and performance. This role has oversight of a smaller site with moderate levels of complexity. The plant is comprised of two production units, utilities, and logistics. The Site Manufacturing Director provides business and administrative leadership to multiple empowered, work process driven teams, including other people leaders and professional individual contributors. The Site Manufacturing Director develops and executes operational strategy to achieve business objectives. As a leader, fosters a work environment with a high level of integrity and strong safety and customer focus. The leader should be one that embraces inclusion and diversity, innovation and sustainability, continuous improvement, and empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Provide the strategic leadership necessary for successful long-term operation of site facilities. The site leader represents Dow locally with community and agency partners.
• Deliver continuously improving Environmental, Health & Safety performance, including maintaining site compliance with all internal and external regulations.
• Ensure the plant is meeting the operational requirements of Dow’s businesses and continuously improving, including product delivery, quality and operating the plant to meet customers’ needs.
• Engage established leveraged site services to achieve plant success. Leveraged services typically include: Maintenance, Turnaround Management, Analytical Technology Implementation for Competitive Advantage, Environmental, Health & Safety operations, Logistics, HR, Business Services, Purchasing and Public Affairs.
• Provide a sustainable, highly-trained operational work force including contractors.
• Balance short-term priorities with long-term needs of the site and the business on site.
• Meet the annual expense budget for the plant as set by the function and business.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the appropriate business and functional leaders to ensure that the needs of the business are understood and communicated to the site.
• Maintain Dow’s license to operate by developing and maintaining strong relationships with community, state/provincial and federal political and regulatory leaders.

Your Skills

• Communication: Effectively share information, ideas, and feelings with others, encompassing both verbal and nonverbal aspects
• Strategic Planning: Setting organizational direction, developing goals, and creating action plans to achieve those goals
• Leadership: Guide, motivate, and inspire others towards achieving a common goal
• Environment Health and Safety: Understanding regulations, conducting risk assessments, investigating incidents, and communicating effectively
• Business Relationship Management (BRM): Crucial for fostering strong connections between an organization and its stakeholders
• Budget Management: Effectively plan, track, allocate, and adjust financial resources
• Business Management: Effectively lead and oversee teams and organizations

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of engineering, manufacturing, or related experience.
• Previous people leadership experience.
• A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in Canada. No visa sponsorship / support is available for this position, including any type of permanent residency support.

Additional Notes

• This position is located in West Hill, Ontario, Canada.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Benefits

We invest in you.

• Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need when you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
• Robust medical and life insurance packages with various coverage options. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Groups (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, a one-stop shop to promote wellbeing.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies by location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Locations may offer: transportation allowance, meal subsidies/vouchers, carbon-neutral transportation incentives (e.g., bike to work).

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career.