Plant Manager

Company Description

Astro Box Corporation, founded in 1982 with three employees and one machine, has grown into a leading folding carton manufacturer with cutting-edge technology and a wide range of services. Family-owned and operated for two generations, the company remains committed to its vision of innovation, sustainability, and efficiency. With over four decades of industry expertise, Astro Box is dedicated to delivering high-quality packaging solutions. Our mission includes reducing environmental impact while maintaining a focus on modern manufacturing excellence.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Vaughan, ON, for the position of Plant Manager. The Plant Manager will oversee daily plant operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and production quality. Responsibilities include leading production planning, managing manufacturing operations, optimizing processes, and supervising staff and equipment performance. The ideal candidate will maintain a culture of continuous improvement, focusing on operational excellence and employee engagement while meeting production goals and deadlines.

Specific Responsibilities

• Automate and manage production schedule to maintain inventory and evaluate staffing requirements, considering budgetary and time constraints
• Confer with department heads to ensure coordination of purchasing, production, and shipping.
• Review operations and confer with administrative staff to resolve production inefficiencies
• Assist with the hiring, training, evaluation (performance reviews), and/or discharge of staff
• Provide training, mentoring and discipline to employees while enforcing corporate policies and procedures.
• Coordinate or recommend procedures for facility or equipment maintenance (regular and preventative) or modification.
• Establish quality benchmarks and implement quality management procedures.
• Report to the President and Vice Presidents

Qualifications

• Expertise in Plant Management and Plant Operations
• Strong understanding of technical and mechanical processes
• Proven track record of compiling and analyzing performance metrics
• Proven leadership and team-building skills
• Ability to implement safety protocols and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred
• Previous experience in the packaging or manufacturing industry is a strong asset
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle) an asset
• Training in HACCP, GMP, ISO, WHMIS, and Health & Safety are definite assets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel required.