Plant Manager

This position will direct and oversee the successful operations of the Orillia facility in alignment with corporate objectives and continuous improvement.

SUMMARY:

Reports directly to the Vice President of Operations and is responsible for managing, directing, and implementing strategies and objectives to ensure achievement of the company’s goals in the production of plastic film. This includes all aspects of manufacturing operations focusing on safety, quality, quantity, cost control, equipment and maintenance, and employee relations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Foster and enhance an exemplary safety culture to achieve safety excellence

Provide operational and employee leadership to the facility while maintaining good standing relationships with all workforce members

Encourage and support the development of all employees through good communication and frequent performance feedback, fostering a sense of accountability throughout the plant

Partner with department managers to develop and maintain a positive culture consistent with company values

Manage financial performance and make required changes as needed to meet business commitments, improve processes and increase cost savings, and improve competitive service level for the plant

Manage all aspects of the plant cost structure including direct and indirect labor, maintenance and consumable spending and proactively control business volume swings to preserve profitability

Assist operating management with budgeting, production statistics, cost analysis, justification of capital expenditures and asset management

Work towards the minimization of scrap production while maximizing conforming materials efficiently and effectively

Monitor raw materials and supplies on hand to ensure adequate supply

Lead the facility in establishing and meeting continuous improvement objectives for the purpose of future growth

Direct and approve all requisitions for plant as required

Ensure the protection of company assets through appropriate maintenance methodologies

Work with management to control allocation and use of personnel to ensure fulfillment of production schedules at the lowest possible cost

Establish, drive and attain goals for the organizational unit by effective communication and management of goals so that all employees are working in unison for goal achievement

Complete responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures and assure compliance with all provincial and federal regulatory institutions including OHSA, MOE, MOL, and Quality Audits

Accountable for the safety of all employees through active engagement in safety activities and provide clear, consistent communication of safe work expectations

Overall management responsibility for all aspects of quality including product performance, complaint resolution, customer satisfaction and maintenance and improvement of quality systems

Continuously improve customer satisfaction through programs to provide on-time delivery that meets and/or exceeds customer quality and cost expectations

Responsible for incorporating continuous quality improvement principles into daily quality culture

Maintain 24 hour/day on call availability to deal with potential problems/issues

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree/College Diploma preferred

10+ years managerial experience

Highly motivated, results driven

Knowledge of and experience with plastic extrusion processes preferred

Knowledge of and experience in leading a progressive manufacturing facility

Knowledge of Ontario regulatory guidelines, legislation and policies

Strong leadership, communication, and motivational skills

Strong planning/organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously

Excellent analytical skills required

Knowledge of Microsoft office tools

Ability to work in a fast-paced team setting

Ability to effectively communicate/present findings to a wide variety of audiences

Ability to supervise, coach, mentor and perform other functions associated with leading and managing a group