Plant Manager

WGI

$80K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Grade 12 diploma or GED; post-secondary education in a related trade preferred.
  • 8+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing; education and experience can be combined.
  • Understanding of production processes, including inventory control and quality assurance.
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate and supervise a team in a manufacturing context.
  • Experienced in coaching to reduce breakdowns and enhance productivity.
  • Strong computer skills, especially with Windows applications.
  • Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Establish safe production methods to meet schedules and coordinate team activities.
  • Maintain equipment per the company maintenance program.
  • Keep inventory and work areas organized according to company protocols.
  • Coordinate daily production activities to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Train and develop team members in various production-related skills.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Provide monthly inventory counts and prepare relevant reports.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Extended health, dental and vision benefits
  • Employee and family assistance plan
  • Continuous learning and growth opportunities
  • Free on-site parking
  • Life insurance and AD&D
  • Wellness program
Full Job Description
PLANT MANAGER

Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Plant Manager provides daily supervision and training of plant teams members in the areas of: production, maintenance, health & safety, quality control, and shipping & receiving. The Plant Manager coordinates daily production orders and activities to fulfill order requirements ensuring customer service satisfaction.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Establishes safe production methods to meet production schedules and co-ordinates work activities with the team.
  • Maintains all equipment in accordance with the company maintenance program.
  • Maintains inventory storage areas, shop facilities, and all active work areas in a neat and orderly fashion according to company procedures and protocols.
  • Coordinates daily production activities with team members to provide superior customer service.
  • Provides training, coaching and development for production team members in areas of production, job function, health and safety and record-keeping.
  • Ensures compliance with all standards for safe working conditions according to corporate and legislative health and safety standards.
  • Provides accurate monthly inventory counts as required.
  • Prepares production and other reports as required.

Qualifications:
  • Grade 12 diploma or GED, post-secondary education in a related trade is preferred.
  • 8+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, combinations of education and experience will be considered.
  • Demonstrated experience with and understanding of the relationship between all aspects of production including inventory control, equipment usage, yield analysis, overuse, waste management, scheduling, quality assurance, safety, and on floor maintenance.
  • Ability to supervise and motivate team members in a production environment.
  • Effective coaching of production team members to reduce equipment breakdown and improve overall productivity.
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency in Windows based applications.
  • Excellent problem solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment and continually adapt to change.

Benefits:
  • Competitive base salary
  • Extended health, dental and vision benefits
  • Employee and family assistance plan
  • Continuous learning and growth opportunities
  • Free on-site parking
  • Life insurance, and AD&D
  • Wellness program

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