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