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Plant Manager - Manufacturing Operations
Job Description
Our client operates in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where quality, precision, and on-time delivery are critical. Every product leaving the facility reflects the company’s reputation, making this role essential to maintaining high standards while driving operational efficiency.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced plant leader who has successfully managed end-to-end manufacturing operations and is looking to take full ownership of a facility, lead an established team, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead all day-to-day plant operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ensure all production meets quality standards, specifications, and delivery timelines
- Oversee purchasing and materials planning, including forecasting and inventory management
- Ensure accuracy and quality of all incoming materials through proper inspection processes
- Manage and develop a cross-functional team, including production staff and customer service representatives
- Drive accountability, performance, and engagement across the plant
- Balance production priorities with customer demands and business needs
- Participate in and contribute to production meetings, providing insights and solutions
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies
- Maintain strong communication between production, sales, and customer service teams
- Ensure safe, organized, and efficient plant operations
- 10+ years of manufacturing experience, including proven experience as a Plant Manager
- Strong background in fast-paced, high-volume production environments
- Experience managing purchasing, inventory, and production planning
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data tracking, forecasting, and reporting
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
- Strong understanding of quality control and operational processes
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and make decisions under pressure
- Experience working with established teams and navigating different personalities
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Hands-on leadership approach with the ability to delegate effectively
- Experience working with or improving operational systems or processes is an asset
- Salary range: $110,000 – $120,000 CAD
- Health, dental, life, and long-term disability benefits
- RRSP contribution program
- Opportunity to lead a key facility and make a direct impact on operations
- Long-term growth within a stable and established organization
- Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
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Meet Your Recruiter
Ben Coakwell
Senior Recruitment Consultant & Calgary Team Lead
Operations, Construction, Engineering
Ben specializes in recruiting top talent in operations, construction and engineering. With a unique background that includes winning an Olympic medal in bobsleigh, he leverages the collaboration, networking and relationship-building skills that he built in his athletic career into the world of recruitment. His previous experience in recruiting for the construction industry honed his expertise, making him adept at understanding the needs of both clients and candidates. His commitment to self-improvement and integrity drives him to provide exceptional service and exceed expectations in every interaction.
Ben takes pride in helping companies grow successfully by ensuring they have the right people in place. His dedication to understanding the impact of a well-matched candidate makes him a trusted and reliable recruiting partner. Motivated by the opportunity to impact lives for the better, he helps candidates make positive career changes.
Outside of work, Ben enjoys staying active through exercise and spending as much time outdoors as possible. He finds relaxation in painting and is relishing the phase of his life where sports have transitioned from a profession to a hobby, allowing him to attend events as a fan.