Plant Manager

Position Summary: Responsible for all plant operations, including Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Quality, Materials, Production, Maintenance, and Engineering.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishing and leading cultural change in a participative work environment.
• Establish the vision and goals for the plant that are aligned to the overall business vision.
• Communicate and realize the vison in terms that the team can understand and know how they each contribute, and what is required to achieve said vision.
• Ensure financial success of the plant by controlling the various controllable P&L related metrics and adjust to reflect economic factors that are out of our direct control.
• Develop a collaborative and engaged workforce through the adoption of consistent and fair policies, effective communication regimes and an environment of openness and two-way communication.
• Evaluate the leadership within the plant, coach and mentor to develop the team into a cohesive team with development and succession plans for high potentials, enable a culture of succession planning and career development.
• Be open to constructive criticism and use the opportunities to continue to grow and develop.
• Prepare and update corporate reports as required.
• Ensures compliance with the following legislation: OHSA, WSIB, Human Rights, Employment Standards, and Labor Relations.

• Uses and or wears personal protective equipment that the company requires to be used or worn.
• Performs any other duties as required in pursuance to the function of this position or as directed.
• Drive a zero tolerance H&S culture in line with company directives
• Recognizing and understanding the requirements of our internal and external customers and is dedicated to establishing the highest industry standards for quality, value, service & technology.
• Ensures and understands compliance with harassment within the workplace towards others in the organization.
• Drives the highest standards of excellence across the plant as a whole including functional areas within a matrix organization, the plant manager sets the standard for the plant and its success.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Knowledge:       

• Required

• Post-Secondary Education or Experiential Equivalency

• Desired

• Degree/Diploma in Engineering or Operations management

Experience/Skill:                  

• Required
• Experience in complex supply chains and high complexity manufacturing environments
• Experience in fast paced manufacturing processes
• Experience with High Performance Work Teams
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Planning and Organization skills.
• Time Management and Prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Desired

• 5-10 years experience in a management function within the automotive or comparable manufacturing industry.
• Arbinger Outward Mindset
• Lean Manufacturing.
• Understanding of manufacturing assembly, sequencing and equipment principles.