Position Overview
The Plant Manager at Stella-Jones in Prince George is responsible for managing daily plant operation functions in a safe manner to ensure production schedules and requirements are achieved on a quality, timely and cost-effective basis. This leader ensures compliance with government regulations pertaining to environmental controls, hazardous waste management and safety.
Key ResponsibilitiesSafety, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
- Drives a positive safety culture by setting a strong example and continually improving the effectiveness of safety training and programs.
- Ensures compliance with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations, including environmental controls and hazardous waste requirements.
- Trains and ensures all assigned employees understand and adhere to safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
Production Operations & Performance
- Manages daily plant operations to ensure production schedules and requirements are achieved safely, on time, and within quality standards.
- Establishes production and quality control standards and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
- Ensures all established cost, quality, safety, and delivery commitments are met.
- Coordinates manufacturing activities with internal functions and suppliers to optimize the utilization of personnel, equipment, and materials.
- Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues to minimize costs and prevent delays.
- Assures maintenance programs are executed and production interruptions are minimized through effective preventive maintenance follow-up.
- Recommends system improvements and plans to enhance productivity and operational performance.
Financial Management & Business Planning
- Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans, including labor requirements, cycle times, and production costs.
- Participates in the annual budgeting process and is responsible for operating and capital budget development and attainment.
- Establishes budget and cost controls and reviews production costs to support profitable operations.
- Modifies production and inventory control programs as needed to maintain and improve financial performance.
- Directs the preparation of accounting records.
Leadership, Staffing & Workforce Development
- Maintains the operation with a qualified, competent workforce aligned to business needs.
- Provides direct supervision of exempt and non-exempt staff, including performance evaluations, coaching, improvement plans, and disciplinary action when necessary.
- Approves paid time off (PTO), assigns or delegates work, and provides on-the-job training and guidance.
- Interviews candidates and supports hiring to build and retain a strong plant team.
Continuous Improvement & Industry Engagement
- Visits related company facilities to maintain current knowledge of industry methods and cost performance.
- Attends meetings, trade shows, seminars, and other professional events to stay current on manufacturing best practices.
- Identifies and implements operational improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications- Ten or more years of work experience in the manufacturing industry required
- Five or more years of manufacturing plant leadership experience (ideally in roles such as Plant Manager, Production Manager, etc) required; Seven or more years preferred
- Experience in wood products manufacturing or a similar industrial manufacturing environment preferred
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Knowledge and practical experience of lean manufacturing methods
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety and environmental policies and procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP (or other ERP systems)
As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
- Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
- Competitive compensation
- Annual Profit Share Program
- Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution)
- Company Share Purchase Program with 25% Company contribution match
- Career advancement opportunities
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