Plant Manager

Calling all mid-level Plant Managers looking to join a great, well established company within Cambridge who has fantastic communication skills, works with integrity and has energy. Do you enjoy the hands-on approach, walking the floor, building relationships with all employees? Then I have an incredible opportunity for you to take a look at.

Are you passionate about safety, quality, teamwork, cost control and customer service? Then I invite you to keep reading.

Advantages

• Great (somewhat) flexible hours - day shift
• Great pay depending on experience $100,000-$118,000
• Above average (company paid) benefit package to start on day one
• Highly competitive RRSP sharing plan as well as profit sharing plan to start after 3 months
• High earning bonus potential based on location performance (approx 25%)

Responsibilities

• Develop and mentor employees, provide feedback, and recognize achievements
• Ensure all operations comply with company policies and legal regulations
• Plan daily operations, assign staff, approve overtime, and manage costs
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in line with ISO and LEAN principles
• Oversee capacity planning for equipment, space, and workforce based on workload forecasts
• Ensure all tasks are completed on time, meeting on-time delivery goals
• Maintain and improve location quality programs
• Ensure compliance with WSIB regulations and corporate safety policies, including workplace inspections and equipment maintenance
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations, and prevention measures, ensuring employees follow safe work procedures and use proper PPE
• Lead safety training and return-to-work programs, working with the Regional Health & Safety Manager and Joint Health & Safety Committee
• Assist with budget planning, capital expenditures, and maintenance programs
• Work with different departments to meet production standards and business goals

Qualifications

• You have a minimum of 3 years experience in a plant management role
• You have strong knowledge of the Ontario employment act
• Experience with metal processing: saw cutting, overhead crane and loading
• You have supervisory experience working in a unionized manufacturing / production environment
• You have STRONG communication and interpersonal skills. This role will require you to build relationships with all employees, supervisors and internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills
• Prior experience in process improvement programs is an asset
• You have strong project management, planning and decision making skills.
• strong computer skills - MS Office is key and are able to learn other software

Summary

If you are interested in this role and have the above qualifications and experience, please reach out to kim.patrick@randstad.ca

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.