Description

Humans of HR’s client is an established and growing North American manufacturing organization operating advanced, highly automated production facilities. With a strong focus on operational discipline, quality standards, and scalable growth, the company continues to invest in its infrastructure, systems, and leadership team.

They are currently seeking a seasoned Plant Manager to take full ownership of site operations at a key Canadian facility.

About the Role:

This position carries end-to-end accountability for plant performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving operational consistency, strengthening internal processes, and building a high-performance culture rooted in safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This is a leadership opportunity for someone who is equally comfortable on the production floor and in strategic planning discussions — a hands-on operator who thinks long-term.

Core Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership

  • Direct all plant operations to achieve established production, efficiency, and quality targets.
  • Analyze performance metrics and implement initiatives that improve throughput and equipment reliability.
  • Establish, refine, and enforce operating procedures and production standards.
  • Oversee inventory accuracy, bill of materials integrity, and performance reporting.
  • Optimize ERP utilization to support manufacturing processes and data accuracy.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational alignment across departments.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

  • Lead structured improvement initiatives using recognized methodologies such as Lean and root cause analysis.
  • Maintain rigorous safety and compliance standards across the facility.
  • Ensure internal systems and certifications remain audit-ready and continuously improving.
  • Support risk management, emergency preparedness, and internal control processes.

Team & Culture Development

  • Provide leadership and direction to the operations leadership team.
  • Build a culture grounded in accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.
  • Guide workforce planning, training, and cross-functional capability development.
  • Navigate employee relations matters within a unionized environment.
  • Lead organizational change initiatives that support business growth.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 8 years of progressive experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • At least 5 years in senior plant-level leadership with full operational accountability.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrated success improving efficiency, productivity, and overall equipment performance.
  • Experience implementing structured continuous improvement frameworks.
  • Strong systems acumen, including ERP usage within a production environment.
  • Experience leading within a unionized setting is considered an asset.

The ideal candidate is:

  • A visible, floor-oriented leader who sets the tone through action.
  • Decisive and data-driven, with strong problem-solving capability.
  • Comfortable managing complexity in a fast-paced production setting.
  • Skilled at coaching leaders and building cohesive teams.
  • Adaptable and emotionally intelligent, with strong communication skills.

What’s Offered:

  • Competitive base salary ($140,000 – $190,000).
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Paid time off.
  • A stable yet growth-oriented manufacturing environment.
  • The opportunity to shape and elevate plant operations within an expanding organization.