Plant Manager

The AIL Group of Companies

$80K — $110K *
Ayr, ON N0B 1E0In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in plant management or manufacturing leadership
  • In-depth knowledge of manufacturing operations and equipment
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams
  • Experience with budgeting and operational metrics
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
  • Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations, including production and maintenance
  • Ensure production schedules are met with safety and efficiency
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Develop leadership capability and operational discipline
  • Drive continuous improvement in efficiency and flow
  • Manage budgets and implement cost-saving initiatives
  • Promote a culture of safety and teamwork

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Career growth and educational reimbursement
  • Strong team culture emphasizing safety and respect
  • Opportunities for ongoing learning and development
  • Employee recognition programs and referral bonuses
Full Job Description
Lead operations. Build capability. Drive performance.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, safety, inventory management, labour utilization, and operational execution. This role is focused on achieving production objectives while strengthening systems, leadership capability, and operational discipline that support long-term success.

What You'll Do
  • Lead daily plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, inventory, shipping, and labour allocation
  • Ensure production schedules are executed safely, efficiently, and aligned with customer commitments
  • Monitor KPIs including throughput, labour efficiency, downtime, scrap, and operational costs
  • Develop frontline leadership capability, accountability, and operational discipline
  • Support SIOP initiatives, capacity planning, and inventory management strategies
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency and production flow
  • Manage plant budgets, labour utilization, and cost-saving initiatives
  • Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and teamwork
  • Support preventative maintenance and equipment reliability programs
  • Utilize ERP systems and operational dashboards to improve visibility and decision-making


What You Bring

Must Have
  • Experience in a plant management or manufacturing leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, processes, and equipment
  • Proven ability to lead teams, develop supervisors, and drive accountability
  • Experience with budgeting, cost control, and operational performance metrics
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills
  • Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems

Nice to Have
  • Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field
  • Experience in engineered products, steel fabrication, or industrial manufacturing environments
  • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification

Why Join Us
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and company pension plan
• Career growth and educational reimbursement opportunities
• Strong team culture focused on safety, collaboration, and respect
• Ongoing learning, coaching, and development opportunities
• Employee recognition programs, referral bonuses, and work-life balance

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