Plant Manager — High-Volume Manufacturing
Location: Newmarket, ON
Shift: Day Shift
Salary: $115,000 – $140,000 + Discretionary Bonus
Vacation: 3 Weeks
About the Opportunity
A market-leading North American manufacturer is seeking a driven, results-focused Plant Manager to lead operations at one of its most advanced and high-output production sites.
Our ideal candidate is someone who can lead transformation and foster accountability across a complex operation.
Key Responsibilities
  • Foster a strong culture of workplace safety by upholding and advancing corporate HSE standards
  • Deliver effective, motivational leadership across plant operations, emphasizing collaboration and employee morale
  • Identify, develop, and retain high-performing staff through targeted recruitment, training programs, and performance oversight
  • Ensure operational excellence by meeting or exceeding benchmarks in efficiency, cost, quality, scheduling, and ongoing improvement
  • Lead Lean Manufacturing practices and integrate globally recognized systems such as Six Sigma
  • Track, report, and act on key performance indicators to maintain productivity and operational alignment
  • Continuously assess and optimize organizational structure and staffing to match business demands and future growth
Qualifications and Competencies
  • At least 5 years of leadership experience within a high volume manufacturing environment
  • Proven success overseeing manufacturing operations, including quality, inventory, and process optimization initiatives
  • Deep understanding of Lean principles and CI methodologies, with hands-on application in plant settings
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, or Business; an MBA is considered an asset
  • Strong analytical mindset with a track record of improving financial and operational performance
  • High proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables) and familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
  • Approachable, team-oriented leader with excellent communication and organizational capabilities
  • Ability to evaluate complex systems and introduce meaningful improvements without compromising day-to-day output
What Sets This Facility Apart
  • High-volume, high-output production environment
  • CI-led, engineering-driven culture with initiatives executed in-house
  • Opportunity to drive operational revamp and leave a lasting impact
  • Supportive and established executive leadership with strong tenure

To Apply please send your resume to Syndel Gerlings at [email protected]

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Contract Info / Information sur le contrat
  • Job ID / No. du Poste: 49642233
  • Open Positions / Postes Ouverts: 1
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