Plant Manager

About Us Production Paint Stripping (PPS) is a leading provider of paint stripping and metal cleaning services, having serviced the automotive and aerospace industries of southern Ontario for 30 years, with facilities in Ontario, Canada and within the United States. We are looking for a strategic, driven, and strong people leader to join our team as a Plant Manager for our 24-hour operation facility in Etobicoke, ON. Please note this is a contract position. Job Summary The Plant Manager's main responsibilities include: · Monitoring and exceeding financial goals, · Maximizing operational capacity, · Maintaining excellent quality standards and customer service, · Building and leading the supervisory team, and · Driving continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Essential Functions · Oversee and direct all daily plant operations to ensure efficiency and productivity. · Drive MPW/PPS’ safety culture and compliance objectives and incident reporting according to corporate requirements. · Maintain strong daily communications with all team members, managers, and customers. · Enforce health, safety, and environmental rules and regulations to be followed at the Plant-level. · Work with the Human Resources Manager in maintaining plant-level HR functions and initiatives. Additional Responsibilities · This position is responsible for manpower, management of equipment, and maintaining customer relations within set geographic locations. · Travel among the Canadian and US PPS Plants may be required, time to time. · Must uphold the Company’s values and lead by example. · Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams. · Performs all other duties as assigned. Key Behaviours · Customer Service: Proactively developing customer relationships by making efforts to listen and understand the customer (both internal and external); anticipating and providing solutions to customer needs; giving high priority to customer satisfaction. · Professionalism: Maintaining a high-quality professional appearance and standardizing to improve performance and reputation. · Continuous Improvement: Refining and developing new tools and processes through creativity and innovation. · Drive to Win: Passionate and candid; challenges are eagerly accepted and motivated to grow. · Spirit of Family: Treating all people with respect by supporting and giving back to employees, customers and local communities. Promoting opportunities within and through referrals. Qualifications · High school diploma is acceptable, along with 5+ years of automotive or manufacturing experience in progressive roles is required. · 5+ years of management-related experience, preferred. · Post-secondary education in operations management, engineering, business, or a related field is preferred. · Demonstrated ability and willingness to trouble shoot and resolve various problems (equipment, personnel, administrative). · Proven experience in guiding and mentoring direct reports, shaping strong leadership teams, and promoting company culture among all staff. · Strong oral and written communication skills. · Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams. · Proficiency with MS Office applications. Job Types: Full-time, salaried Pay: From $80,000.00 per year Benefits: · Dental care · Employee assistance program · Extended health care · Life insurance · Paid time off · Vision care Ability to commute/relocate: · Etobicoke, ON M9W 1E3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): · Please list your interview availability during the week of October 14 and 17. Include your preferred dates and times. · What are your salary expectations? Education: · Bachelor's Degree (required) Experience: · Management: 5 years (required)· Industrial or automotive: 8 years (preferred) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2025-12-26