Plant Manager Manufacturing

Who We Are: Established in 1986, Ground Effects has grown to become a multi-faceted supplier of interior and exterior accessory components for the automotive industry. We are a global company, headquartered in Windsor, Ontario.

Employees can expect to be a part of a great team that values safety and quality.

Ground Effects is currently searching for a Plant Manager to join our Operations team in Oakville , Ontario.

In this role, you are responsible for overseeing the operations of their entire plant. You must ensure the plant schedule is set based on customer releases, assigning work to their direct reports, and overseeing product handling to prevent damage. You must ensure that all activates are done with the upmost attention to safety and quality while meeting budget expectations.

The responsibilities of the Plant Manager team member are as follows:

Schedule manufacturing activities based on customer releases so as to minimize inventory while providing the customer with prompt delivery.

Ensure that orders are released in the chronological order (FIFO) unless circumstances dictate that the release date is overridden to comply with various customer needs

Assist direct reports with attendance management, performance management and corrective action of production employees.

Assist in the creation and implementation of quality control plans.

Receive and review Shift reports from Production Supervisors and address areas of concern/problem.

Per the IATF16949 requirements, ensure that production floor is equipped with proper work instructions and procedures to carry out manufacturing activities.

Ensure properly maintained equipment and appropriate trained personal are available to carry out these activities.

Preferred post-secondary education

• 5 years’ experience as a Plant Manager in an automotive manufacturing environment of similar size/headcount.
• Strong technical background
• Must be familiar with IATF 16949/ISO requirements, Health and Safety legislation and Significant Environmental Aspects including: Propane (Lift Truck Fuel); Surplus Resource Utilization/Energy Use; Waste Management; Use of Hazardous Materials (WHMIS)
• Computer skills.
• Understanding of operational KPI’s to manage a successful facility.
• Extended Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, and Employee Assistance Program coverage

Paid Vacation Days

Registered Pension Plan after 6 months

Life Insurance

Travel may be required.

Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computer and peripherals

For more information, please visit our website at GFX Solutions

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.