Plant Manager – Building Materials
$140,000–$160,000 year
On-siteVaughan, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Oversee all day-to-day plant operations including production, maintenance, safety, quality, labour planning, and continuous improvement at the Vaughan facility. Establish clear performance standards, develop the leadership team, and improve productivity, throughput, and equipment utilization while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Lead change effectively, implement Lean manufacturing and waste reduction programs, and partner with senior leadership, sales, and supply chain to support business growth and profitability. This senior leadership role requires a hands-on operating style to strengthen operational performance and take the established building materials business to the next level.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or senior operations leader within a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated success improving plant performance, productivity, quality, safety, and profitability
- Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, KPI management, and operational best practices
- Proven ability to lead through change and build accountability across all levels of an organization
- Strong people leadership, coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Commercially minded, with the ability to connect plant performance to customer service and overall business results
- Experience managing budgets, labour planning, capital projects, and operational improvement initiatives
Desired Qualifications
- Experience within building materials, construction products, engineered products, industrial manufacturing, automotive, or a related high-volume manufacturing environment
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