Plant Manager

This position will direct and oversee the successful operations of the Orillia facility in alignment with corporate objectives and continuous improvement.

SUMMARY:

Reports directly to the Vice President of Operations and is responsible for managing, directing, and implementing strategies and objectives to ensure achievement of the companys goals in the production of plastic film. This includes all aspects of manufacturing operations focusing on safety, quality, quantity, cost control, equipment and maintenance, and employee relations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Foster and enhance an exemplary safety culture to achieve safety excellence
Provide operational and employee leadership to the facility while maintaining good standing relationships with all workforce members
Encourage and support the development of all employees through good communication and frequent performance feedback, fostering a sense of accountability throughout the plant
Partner with department managers to develop and maintain a positive culture consistent with company values
Manage financial performance and make required changes as needed to meet business commitments, improve processes and increase cost savings, and improve competitive service level for the plant
Manage all aspects of the plant cost structure including direct and indirect labor, maintenance and consumable spending and proactively control business volume swings to preserve profitability
Assist operating management with budgeting, production statistics, cost analysis, justification of capital expenditures and asset management
Work towards the minimization of scrap production while maximizing conforming materials efficiently and effectively
Monitor raw materials and supplies on hand to ensure adequate supply
Lead the facility in establishing and meeting continuous improvement objectives for the purpose of future growth
Direct and approve all requisitions for plant as required
Ensure the protection of company assets through appropriate maintenance methodologies
Work with management to control allocation and use of personnel to ensure fulfillment of production schedules at the lowest possible cost
Establish, drive and attain goals for the organizational unit by effective communication and management of goals so that all employees are working in unison for goal achievement
Complete responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures and assure compliance with all provincial and federal regulatory institutions including OHSA, MOE, MOL, and Quality Audits
Accountable for the safety of all employees through active engagement in safety activities and provide clear, consistent communication of safe work expectations
Overall management responsibility for all aspects of quality including product performance, complaint resolution, customer satisfaction and maintenance and improvement of quality systems
Continuously improve customer satisfaction through programs to provide on-time delivery that meets and/or exceeds customer quality and cost expectations
Responsible for incorporating continuous quality improvement principles into daily quality culture
Maintain 24 hour/day on call availability to deal with potential problems/issues

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree/College Diploma preferred
10+ years managerial experience
Highly motivated, results driven
Knowledge of and experience with plastic extrusion processes preferred
Knowledge of and experience in leading a progressive manufacturing facility
Knowledge of Ontario regulatory guidelines, legislation and policies
Strong leadership, communication, and motivational skills
Strong planning/organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent analytical skills required
Knowledge of Microsoft office tools
Ability to work in a fast-paced team setting
Ability to effectively communicate/present findings to a wide variety of audiences
Ability to supervise, coach, mentor and perform other functions associated with leading and managing a group

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