Plant Manager

Job Title**:Plant Manager**

Status**:Exempt**

Division/Location**:DeZURIK: Cambridge ** Department: Operations

Reports to**:Director of Operations - Industrial**
- **GENERAL SUMMARY**_

The Plant Manager is responsible for leading production and operational support teams to produce quality products in a safe manner, on time, economically, and at desired levels of customer care. This role supports safety initiatives throughout plant operations and provides continuous improvement direction and support on the production floor. The Plant Manager directs, manages, and implements operational initiatives at the Cambridge plant to support Industrial and Municipal Business Unit strategies and goals, including capital investment plans.
- **PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)**_
- Provide leadership to production and operational support teams, including Planning, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Shipping, and Operational Administration, to achieve plant safety, quality, on-time delivery, and productivity goals.
- Responsible for supporting all Health and Safety initiatives related to the facility by providing leadership for all policies and procedures and continually improving safety records by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes.
- Develop and maintain strong employee relations within all levels of the company, while also motivating, coaching, and developing a diverse, high-performing leadership team.
- Establish annual operating budgets, inventory control targets, and performance goals for department leaders, including ownership of the annual capital planning process for the facility.
- Engage in supply chain initiatives to strengthen critical vendor relationships and improve lead-time performance.
- Provide regular engagement and collaboration between cross-functional departments.
- **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**_
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Engineering or recognized equivalent education.
- Minimum of 10 years of supervisory and/or managerial experience. Experience in an Industrial manufacturing environment is preferred.
- **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**_
- General understanding of operational finance and budget administration.
- Ability to formulate strategy and exercise sound judgment while achieving desired results when dealing with multiple departments, priorities, and personnel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with employees across all levels of the organization.
- Strong conflict management skills.
- **PHYSICAL DEMANDS**_
- Physical demands are typical of an office position including extended periods of sitting, and extensive use of a personal computer and telephone.
- Factory floor support is imperative.
- May have contact with caustic substances in some areas of the plant.
- Must be able to tolerate long hours in a shop environment and support after-hours business needs as they arise.
- **WORKING CONDITIONS**_

Normal manufacturing and office environment. When working occasionally in some shop areas, personal protection equipment (PPE) will be recommended and/or required (safety shoes, safety glasses w/side shields, hearing protection, face shield, gloves, apron and boots). Must have the ability to support extended business hours to meet customer business needs.
- **DISCLAIMER **_

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
- **QUALITY**_

Quality encompasses all aspects of DeZURIK, Inc.’s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and, through designated channels, initiate and recommend solutions.
- **EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION**_

DeZURIK Canada, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that follow the requirements under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify to HR & Safety department at 519-621-8980 ext. 3418

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus