Plant Manager

Plant Manager (Burlington, ON)

About Us & Job Summary:

Founded in 2005, Safety Power is a leading Canadian cleantech company. We are a leading supplier to the data centre industry. Our equipment removes nitrogen oxides, particulates and other harmful emissions most commonly for diesel engines used for backup power; end users of our systems include Amazon, Google and Microsoft. In order to meet customer demand, we are opening a sixth production facility located in Burlington, Ontario which will make our EcoCube reactors. We are hiring a Plant Manager to oversee the start-up and ongoing metal fabricating and cladding manufacturing processes for this plant; ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. This role plays a crucial role in optimizing production operations, managing resources, and leading a team to achieve production goals.

Main Responsibilities & Duties

• Partner with Human Resources on the recruitment and selection of new staff, including onboarding activities and administration.
• Develop and implement production plans to meet customer demands and delivery deadlines.
• Create and maintain production schedules and ensure optimal utilization of resources.
• Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure products meet or exceed industry standards. Collaborate with quality teams to address any issues/non-compliances.
• Achieve and maintain ISO9001 certification for the facility. Assume a lead role in the auditing process and effectively collaborate with various departments across the business.
• Effectively lead and motivate a team of production staff, including managers, supervisors and line workers.
• Foster a positive work environment, promoting teamwork, communication, and professional development.
• Manage and allocate resources effectively, including personnel, equipment and materials.
• Optimize production processes to maximize plant performance, while minimizing waste.
• Promote a strong safety culture, enforcing safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
• Liaise with the Joint Health & Safety Committee.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and implement corrective actions in a timely manner, including investigating accidents.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance productivity.
• Budget management, ensuring to work within budgetary constraints, identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Analyse production costs and implement measures to improve cost efficiency.
• Effectively collaborate with other departments across the organization, and communicate production goals, and updates to team members and upper management.
• Effectively manage performance and communicate expectations to staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a management role within a metal fabrication environment.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to successfully engage and motivate a team to facilitate success.
• Superior organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiar with safety regulations and quality control standards.
• Ability to work well under pressure and within tight and changing deadlines.

Compensation and Work Arrangement:

• Full-time, Monday to Friday.
• Base Salary: $140,000 per annum, or more depending on candidate's experience.
• Eligible to participate in Company's bonus program.

Benefits:

• Dental care.
• Extended health care.
• On-site parking.
• 3 weeks vacation pay.
• RRSP matching after 1 year of service.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Experience:

• Plant Management: 3 years (required)
• Metal Fabrication : 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person