Plant Manager

Casegoods Plant Manager

Location: North York, ON

Our client is a leading North American manufacturer of high‑quality furniture solutions serving workplace, hospitality, education and healthcare customers. With over 60 years in operation and more than 4,000 employees worldwide, they combine modern manufacturing, strong product design and a culture of continuous improvement.

Overall Function:

As Plant Manager, you will own end‑to‑end operations for a busy casegoods furniture plant, leading a team of approximately 90 people across production, support and leadership roles. You’ll be accountable for plant KPIs (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, On‑Time Delivery) and will champion LEAN and continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.

Reports to: Vice President & General Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all day‑to‑day plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient production that meets quality and delivery targets.
• Work closely with Production and Department Managers to plan, schedule and execute production using LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Own the plant budget, controlling labour, materials and operating costs while supporting long‑term capital and equipment planning.
• Drive safety culture, preventative maintenance and plant housekeeping standards.
• Implement and sustain CI tools and methodologies (SQDCI, TPS, OTD) to reduce lead time, defects and waste.
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain and other internal divisions to support new product introductions and reliable supply.
• Build, coach and develop the leadership team and broader workforce, creating a high‑performance and accountable culture.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in casegoods furniture, kitchen cabinetry, automotive parts, CNC machining or similar discrete manufacturing.
• Strong track record leading a plant or major production area with full responsibility for safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Hands‑on experience with LEAN, CI and KPI‑driven management (e.g., SQDCI, TPS, OTD).
• Solid understanding of CNC machining, assembly processes and quality control systems.
• Experience with MES and ERP‑hosted production systems.
• Proven leadership skills: able to coach managers, build engagement and drive change on the shop floor.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with corporate stakeholders, peers and front‑line teams.