114 Plant Manager jobs in Canada

Our people are METHOD's greatest strength. Come and join the team and be part of a great culture while enjoying the pursuit of new products and continual growth for various divisions inclusive of EXO Construction Group specialized in Flat Pack Pre-Fabricated Building Systems.

We are a growing Design, Engineering & Manufacturing company based in South Surrey with clients across North America. Our 40-person team manufactures everything from one-off custom products for the entertainment industry; to high volume products for a specific customer, to in-house products and systems through a variety of distribution channels to multiple markets and customer segments.

If you are energetic, driven and excited about leading a growing production team with domestic design, engineering & manufacturing , you might be the perfect fit to join our team as a Plant Manager.

OVERVIEW:

As the Plant Manager, you lead the Manufacturing Group. The goal of the Manufacturing Group is to manage in-house and external manufacturing resources to fabricate and deliver on-time quality products to our customers.

You are the directly responsible individual for effective and efficient manufacturing of products for our customers. You achieve this by overseeing Daily Operations; Planning ahead; Analyzing performance; Leading your People; pursuing Operational Excellence by continuously seeking to improve; and fostering a Culture of Safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership

• Serve as a key member of the senior management team, contributing to strategic planning, operational targets, and business objectives.
• Develop ROI analyses and business cases for equipment upgrades and organizational improvements.

Daily Operations

• Lead day-to-day production team resource management to ensure efficient operations by enabling: timely and efficient communication of information; timely procurement and distribution of material; timely and efficient production processes; timely and efficient packaging and shipping of product
• Review customer contracts and requirements to assess production capacity and capability, ensuring manufacturing can deliver on time and to specification before commitments are made. Collaborate with Sales and Design teams to align customer expectations with production realities.
• Manage production schedules to optimize efficiency, equipment utilization and delivery dates.
• Ensure smooth documentation and communication flows within the Manufacturing Team and across company teams.
• Oversee quality management systems, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements. Ensure all testing, inspection, and documentation are completed, and that non-conformances are properly documented, analyzed, and addressed to minimize recurrence and cost impact.
• Provide direct customer support when manufacturing issues require escalation, ensuring customer-focused problem resolution and communication.
• Ensure complete and accurate data entry across company systems (MRP, CRP, order entry, schedule data input, work order traveler data, non-conformance records, timecards, etc.).
• Oversee procurement operations and key supplier relationships to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of materials needed for efficient production, including general stock levels, raw materials, assemblies, and parts manufactured by third parties.
• Manage inventory control systems and processes to maintain accurate stock levels, optimize turnover, and provide regular reporting and analysis. Ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained for general inventory, project materials, and consumables to support efficient production operations.
• Ensure maximum equipment availability through planned maintenance, emergency repair management, and current certifications.
• Maintain a clean and organized physical plant.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are understood and followed.

Planning and Analysis

• Meet established manufacturing KPIs including delivery performance, quality metrics, and operational efficiency targets. Analyze performance data to identify improvements and report results to management.
• Review and understand the impact of resource constraints and potential future orders, and work with other groups (e.g. Sales & Design) to ensure customer needs & expectations are met.
• Report production results and use information available across the company to project future volumes.
• Ensure Quality documentation analysis to identify areas for improvement, minimize recurrence and cost impact.
• Ensure proper performance data is recorded to enable analysis of performance and identify improvements to processes, equipment, or products.
• Identify new equipment needs and prepare business case and capital investment proposals.
• Identify and mitigate potential constraints with minimal organizational impact.

People Leadership

• Support and promote our company culture by creating a work environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, innovation and staff engagement.
• Work with company resources to recruit, interview, on-board, train, mentor, coach, discipline and terminate manufacturing staff as needed.
• Provide or facilitate any training needed for the Manufacturing Group.
• Guide staff on policies and procedures.
• Coach and mentor the manufacturing team.
• Recommend changes in staffing levels to ensure the right levels of staff are available for work required of the Manufacturing Group.
• Conduct performance reviews of all Manufacturing Group personnel in line with company policy.
• Authorize overtime, vacations and sick leave for all personnel within the Manufacturing Group.
• Ensure all staff have access to the appropriate training and assist with staff training when required.

Operational Excellence

• Monitor and control manufacturing costs to optimize operational efficiency. Collaborate with leadership in budget development and provide cost reporting to support financial planning and decision-making.
• Work with suppliers, vendors, subcontractors and internal departments to identify creative, effective solutions to challenges.
• Continuously seek to reduce cost and increase operational efficiency.
• Foster a can-do attitude.
• Continuously seek to enhance speed and efficiency without compromising safety or quality, by observing current production processes and encouraging active discussion by team members.

Health & Safety

• Instill a Safety Culture in the Manufacturing Team.
• Ensure WorkSafe regulation compliance.
• Participate as a member of (and lead if necessary) the Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
• Monitor First Aid reports to identify trends and avoidable risks.
• Ensure a current Fire Safety Plan is maintained.
• Conduct periodic emergency evacuation procedures as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in leading manufacturing operations (10 years' experience is a strong asset)
• Excellent organizational and leaderships skills
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Experience with monitoring and reporting KPIs in a manufacturing setting
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong decision-making skills with a results-driven approach
• Demonstrated ability in manufacturing and/or steel fabrication experience
• Good understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
• Superior attention to detail and multi-tasking capabilities

OUR VALUES

• Collaboration
• Customer Focused
• Agility
• Passion
• Innovation
• Accountability

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our greatest asset is our people. In addition to our dedicated, family atmosphere we offer:

• Competitive wages
• On-going career development programs
• Multiple company events (Culture Club)
• Vacation & paid time off
• Extended health care
• Dental care
• Disability and life insurance

Thanks to the collaborative and supportive culture, METHOD is always progressing and understands the importance of growing as a team.

If you are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application

For more information about METHOD and EXO, please visit and

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $100,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Surrey, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 7 years (required)
• Logistics: 3 years (preferred)
• Steel Fabrication: 5 years (preferred)
• Production management: 5 years (required)
• Supply chain: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Description

Plant Manager

Full-Time

Prince George, BC

Reference Number: NWT-BC-PG-

SUMMARY

The Plant Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the treating plant's operations. Reporting to the General Manager, this position includes coordinating daily plant activities and scheduling production to achieve corporate objectives, achieve environmental standards, and ensure compliance to quality control measures. The primary goal is to produce high-quality treated lumber products while ensuring a safe working environment for all employees.

This is a hands-on position requiring a leader who will roll up their sleeves and lead by example. Approximately 25 staff report to this position. The position requires a team builder who will spend 80% of their time on the plant floor and 20% of their time performing administrative responsibilities.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

PLANT OPERATIONS

• Oversee daily production activities, set production goals, and identify opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, and equipment reliability.
• Lead daily safety meetings to promote a culture of safety within the plant and maintain a clean and safe working environment for all employees.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained to meet quality, productivity, and reliability standards and minimize downtime.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts, providing technical expertise to identify problems and implement effective solutions; manage and prioritize projects in a cost-effective manner.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations related to plant operations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to coordinate inventories, production schedules, and shipping.
• Actively participate in weekly production meetings to discuss goals and performance.
• Adhere to all workplace safety rules and regulations.

STAFF MANAGEMENT

• Oversee human resources functions, including health and safety, recruitment, terminations, performance management, attendance management, and training for approximately 25 unionized plant employees and three administrative staff.
• Cultivate a positive work environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration.
• Coordinate job-specific and safety training for employees to enhance skills and compliance.
• Address employee concerns and issues fairly and consistently to maintain trust and morale.
• Foster a well-trained, motivated workforce through effective coaching and development initiatives.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience in lumber manufacturing is considered an asset.
• Proven ability to train and direct staff, motivating and developing team members while setting and monitoring performance standards.
• Strong coaching and team-building skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities with a knack for managing competing priorities effectively.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with both internal and external parties.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and ERP systems.

Other Requirements

• Minimum five or more years’ skilled maintenance experience is an asset
• Able to perform physical aspects of duties such as bending, lifting, and reaching during course of shift.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds or 23 kilograms.
• Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills.
• Must have steel-toed boots.

EDUCATION

• Red Seal Millwright endorsement is preferred
• Will consider candidates without Red Seal if you have significant welding experience in a manufacturing or production environment

Benefits

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• The typical hiring range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 annually. The base pay offered is based on geographical location and may vary depending on the applicant’s job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Similar positions located in other geographical locations may not necessarily receive the same salary range. The compensation information is an estimate and provided to meet with applicable provincial Pay Transparency legislation.

• Group pension plan
• Health benefits

Employment Status - Permanent Full-Time

Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday
• May be required to work early or late hours, or evenings, statutory holidays, or weekends as necessary.

Work Location - 10553 Willow Cale Forest Rd, Prince George, BC V2N 4T6 - Must have own reliable transportation.

Doman welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Description

Overview

Seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to oversee operations in a high-volume industrial mining and manufacturing union environment. This is a 60 person plant M-F with 15-20 salaried employees. The plant manager will have 5 direct reports. The hourly are union employees. This role requires leadership in ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective processing of materials into finished goods, meeting quality standards, and driving continuous improvement with P&L responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all site personnel, providing clear direction and support.
• Ensure efficient project management, cost control, and customer satisfaction within engineering and production teams.
• Develop and approve production plans and schedules, ensuring alignment with plant objectives, inventory management, and shipment coordination.
• Allocate resources (personnel, machinery, etc.) effectively to optimize production and minimize costs.
• Manage maintenance shutdowns, equipment repairs, and associated costs.
• Maintain plant efficiency data, operating instructions, and compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Oversee departmental budgets and capital requests.
• Drive employee performance, development, and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high employee morale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical) or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8 years of industrial plant operations management experience.
• Mining industry experience preferred
• Proven leadership skills in empowering teams, promoting trust, teamwork, and open communication.
• LEAN Continuous Improvement knowledge

Job Description

A leader in the industrial manufacturing sector is looking for a Plant Manager in the GTA. Reporting to the VP of Operations, this position is responsible for the management of production function of the entire plant. Reviews all aspects of departmental performance with respect to budget financial plan, plant operating goals and develop continuous improvements plans.

Responsibilities:

·   Ensure production schedules and quality requirements are met.

·   Handle collective agreement issues as applicable including grievance matters.

·   Review all aspects of departmental performance with respect to budget, finance plan, plant operating goals, and develop continuous improvement plans.

·   Introduce team-based manufacturing concepts to production employees.

·   Member of Management Team responsible for planning, budgeting and implementing the company’s production system.

·   Responsible for implementation of safe work practices.

·   Will be responsible for key elements in the safety leadership program.

·   Responsible for prudent management of departmental budget including budget preparation and cost control.

·   Maintain current production metrics and improve/implement where needed.

·   Play an essential role in health & safety and quality audit process.

Qualifications:

·   Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.

·   Minimum of five years progressive experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least two years at the supervisory level, or equivalent education and experience.

·   Strong communication and demonstrable organizational and leadership skills

·   Qualification in Lean Six Sigma an asset.

·   P.Eng an asset.

·   Candidates must be able to demonstrate supervisory/managerial skills, including planning, leading, delegating, cost center management including budgeting, cost reduction plans, and customer quality requirements.

·   Knowledge of the requirements of collective agreements as applicable and health, safety and environment and employment legislation.

·   Good computer skills is an asset.

·   Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and Kaizen is a must.

About Us:

JP Recruitment Ltd. specialize in technical jobs in the industrial manufacturing sector across Canada. For a listing of more careers, visit us at #careers #jobs #manufacturingjobs #jprecruitment

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Our client is in the building materials industry and is looking for a Plant Manager in the GTA. They multiple locations in the GTA and currently have an exciting opportunity for someone to lead their Vaughan, ON facility.   If you enjoy working on daily issues but can keep your eye on long-term goals then you may be the right fit for their organization.

Responsibilities:

The right candidate demonstrates leadership by example, can achieve corporate goals while maintaining harmonious work environment

• Creates accountability of staff through a clear message and positive influence
• Engages and energizes workforce through team building and advocating for sense of belonging to a team
• Organizes and optimizes all operations with the uncontested goal of exceeding customers’ expectations
• Questions status quo to improve production output, product quality and on-time delivery standards on a daily basis
• Develops systems and processes to make operations more productive and employees work easier
• Identifies and prioritizes working on less urgent but important activities vs. urgent yet less-important activities
• Implements corporate strategies to achieve goals
• Shares a trusting and open, yet professional relationship with employees
• Fosters a win-win attitude towards employee issues, whether personal or work-related
• Enjoys implementing solutions to a multitude of issues; operations, equipment, maintenance
• Commits to and promotes personnel and plant safety procedures
• Analyzes personnel strengths and weaknesses and promotes self-improvement
• Literally likes to get hands dirty solving operational issues and implementing plant improvements
• Places continuous improvement among the most critical plant ideal

Requirements:

·   Minimum 5 years of production management

·   Experience in a lean manufacturing environment

·   Mechanical Engineering or equivalent mechanical experience an asset

About Us:

JP Recruitment specializes in mid to senior level roles in the engineering & manufacturing sectors across Canada. For a listing of more roles, visit #plantmanagerjobs #productionjobs #manufacturingjobs #jpr #jprecruitment

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Plant Manager

Parrish & Heimbecker Join our team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as a Plant Manager for our New-Life Mills division based in Denfield, ON.P&H New Life MillsNew-Life Mills is a Canadian-owned manufacturer of livestock nutrition since 1964. With five production facilities and a dedicated team of experts in species management, nutrition and production, our commitment to the best possible inputs, feed, and services for; broiler chickens, eggs, turkey, beef, dairy, and swine, is the driving force behind our success.

Company-owned farms facilitate responsible nutrition and species management research, and a strict quality assurance/ quality control program supports our FeedAssure certification. We believe that what we put into the feed helps livestock get more out of the feed – proven nutrition for a more profitable performing animal.BenefitsParrish & Heimbecker Ltd has a people-first approach therefore, we offer many perks to our hard-working staff! Some of our benefits include:

• Learning and Development Programs
• Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• RRSP Matching
• Wellness Program
• Company Events

• Establish the overall vision and direction for the implementation of plant administration and monitor departmental performance against goals to ensure progress is being made and that corrective action is taken if necessary.
• Working with the broader leadership team, enhance and develop policies, procedures and service systems to meet the goals of the division and facility.
• Meet regularly with operations leadership team/production staff/sales force to address concerns, provide feedback and gather information.
• Manage recruitment, hiring, orienting, scheduling and performance management of facility employees.
• Implement and maintain Feed Assure accreditation and Quality Assurance program while working with the QA/QC Coordinator and the Nutrition Technical Integration team.
• Ensure the facility will meet and exceed requirements for Health & Safety, Feeds Act, Ministry of Transportation requirements and other regulatory obligations
• Provide input into the preparation of operating and capital budgets for mill site, review and use the monthly profit and loss statements to ensure expense control and proactively plan production goals.
• Maintaining a safe workplace for all employees, supporting the development and maintenance of a safety conscious culture; ensuring H&S meetings and H&S training occur monthly.
• Work with the maintenance personnel to determine and prioritize necessary repair items.
• Monitor ingredient usage patterns, record from approved suppliers to meet quality, pricing and production requirements, set up weekly logistics schedules for incoming ingredients.

• Post-secondary education in agriculture, industrial technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong background in agriculture, with knowledge of feed, nutrition, and good manufacturing practices (GMP).
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in the agriculture, feed, or food manufacturing industry, demonstrating proven leadership capabilities.
• Effective leadership skills with a strong focus on plant operations and business processes.
• High attention to detail and strong accuracy in execution.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management.

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Job Profile: Plant Manager Brantford

Purpose of the job: The Plant Manager is responsible for the safe manufacturing of high-quality recycled rubber products in an efficient, productive and cost effective manner while being highly customer service oriented internally and externally. The Plant Manager also provides leadership, coaching and development to his/her direct reports (Production, Maintenance & Administration) to promote the NWR core values and support the achievement of the company objectives.

Key responsibilities include planning and scheduling production, managing budgets, overseeing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.In addition, you will be responsible to ensure equipment maintenance, implement quality control systems, and foster a productive work environment for employees.

Reports to: Vice President of Operations

Direct Reports: Maintenance Manager, Production Manager, Quality, Automation (4), 2 Admin

Responsible for: 35 employees

Plant Schedule: 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week

Location of Job: 321 Henry Street, Brantford, ON N3S 7R4

Key Result Areas:

1. Safety: Achieve a 0 Lost Time Incident rate, improve safety culture, and reduce risk score
2. Quality: Achieve > 94% 1st grade mat quality
3. Service: Achieve > 98% On-time shipments and > 98% Complete shipments and <7 days to ready
4. Plant Performance: Achieve the annually budgeted volume and productivity targets and develop an actionable list of throughput, productivity, and efficiency improvement initiatives to show measurable continuous improvements.
5. Cost: Achieve budgeted cost per unit targets and identify an actionable list of initiatives to reduce cost per units.
6. People: Hire required Production, Maintenance and Administration staff to achieve plant performance. Ensure that all employees receive proper onboarding support and ongoing performance reviews with emphasis on demonstration of the NWR core values, and individual productivity and attendance. Achieve annual Turnover rate of <20% and Absenteeism Level of < 3.5%.

Responsibilities:

1. Operations Manage the daily operations of the plant and be an effective member of the larger Operations Team.
2. Leadership - To support NWRs growth vision and to create the desired performance culture
3. Health & Safety, Quality, Environment To create a safety culture, lead the process of systems development, implementation and management including audits and compliance measures. Ensuring compliance with legal regulations
4. Reliability To improve plant performance and consistency of results through employee development, preventive maintenance, process improvements & capital projects implementation.
5. Productivity To create a culture of continuous improvement and engagement by all people to make processes more efficient.
6. Cost To build and deliver the budgeted cost per mat Including all budgeting activities and on-going cost management.
7. Capital To support the execution of all current capital projects and the development and justification of all future capital projects.
8. People Collaborate with HR for all employee related matters including hiring, training, coaching & development, performance management, communications, and formal/informal rewards.
9. Customer Service To foster a positive team ethos geared towards profitability, satisfying customer requirements, and a sense of urgency to address customer concerns.
10. Other duties and projects as required.

Core Values:

1. Respect for all
2. Own it
3. Results focused

Competencies:

1. Energizing leadership with strong motivational capabilities to drive a team
2. Critical thinker and analytical decision maker
3. Very good listener and clear communicator with strong oral, written and presentation skills.
4. Ability to work well with individuals from different backgrounds and skills at various levels in the organization.
5. Effective time management, Job task planning and organizing.
6. Creative, solution-oriented individual who can think out of the box and thrives in an innovative environment.
7. Someone who exhibits strong initiative, needs little to no supervision and direction, highly organized and takes pride in their work.
8. Is a good fit for NWR and our core values.

Prerequisites

1. Minimum of 5 years manufacturing management experience with a minimum of 3 years experience in maintenance
2. University degree preferred with a preference for candidates with mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, process engineering degrees
3. Demonstrated ability to motivate and engage with all levels in the organization
4. Strong financial acumen in support of budgeting activities and investment justification
5. Lean & Six Sigma working knowledge and track record of results.
6. Root cause analysis and problem-solving skills, demonstrated through continuous improvement projects and results .
7. Maintenance management experience (CMMS)
8. A successful track record in developing and implementing effective manufacturing systems (QMS, CMMS, ERP, HS&E, MES, KPI Reporting, etc.)
9. Strong capital planning and execution experience
10. Previous experience with management of rapid change in a high growth environment would be an asset.
11. Proficient with MS Office suite of products
12. Ability and availability to travel internationally as required.

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Plant Manager

Our client is a leading manufacturing company in the Okanagan area looking for a Plant Manager to oversee all aspects of their busy and growing consumer goods manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities:

• direct resources to establish and implement systems and procedures to improve
  operational efficiency
• Oversight of improvement and compliance with quality, safety, food safety HACCP
• Minimize quality costs and internal errors
• Team leadership, mentorship and management in a unionized environment across manufacturing, H&S, warehousing, quality
• Work closely with head office for capex projects as required
• Other as required

• Post secondary in operations, business or related
• 5 years of senior leadership in a consumer goods manufacturing facility
• Unionized leadership experience is considered an asset
• Strong systems knowledge
• Working in a fast paced leadership role with proven results