Plant Manager

Our client is a leading manufacturing company that is looking to bring on board a hands on, continuous improvement oriented Plant Manager for their facility in the Oakville area.

In this exciting position, you will take a lead role in the overall management of an industry leading company.

This is a great opportunity to be a key stakeholder in a growing company that invests in its employees.

What we are looking for you to do:

• Accountability for the general production operation and efficiencies of industrial packaging and warehousing operations.
• Actively participate in operating budgets and subsequently ensuring budgeted numbers are attained or exceeded.
• Create and implement an operations strategy that focuses on increasing facility capacity, lowers costs and achieves high customer service levels.
• Execute corporate capital plans by working collaboratively across the organization to complete projects on time and on budget.
• Provide leadership for all aspects of operations including employee health, safety and training, food safety, facility defense, product quality, production effectiveness, cost control and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all goals and objectives are met including the measurement of key performance indicators.
• Provide accurate planning schedules and reports.
• Ensure company policy and departmental Standard Operating Procedures, forms and work aids are developed, implemented, enforced and reviewed.
• Implement strategic plans to advance the company's mission and objectives to promote sales and profitability growth.
• Provide direction to staff regarding assigned tasks and performance expectations through the use of clear job descriptions, regular performance conversations, coaching, team meetings and business reviews.
• Conduct spot investigations/ audits and regular inspections to ensure all work is performed safely.
• Ensure finished product meets and exceeds established quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 8+ years of plant management (titled) experience required.
• Bachelor‘s degree, preferably in engineering.
• 5+ years food or beverage manufacturing experience required.
• Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S certification.

What we will offer:

• An attractive salary, RRSP match, bonus and healthcare package.
• An amazing opportunity to grow your career with a leading manufacturing company.

If you are someone that is ideal for this position and have a passion to be part of a high potential company please submit your resume in Microsoft Word format – and don’t forget to include your accomplishments and achievements on your resume