Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Plant Manager is responsible for all facets of the operational side of the business; optimizing the extrusion, and fabrication and packaging processes, maintenance of our plant and equipment, ensuring compliance in the discharge of industrial by-product, and managing a team of Production Supervisors, Technicians, and Maintenance personnel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Plant Manager are detailed below, but not limited to the following:

• Ensure the readiness and performance of operating equipment and services to support ALMAG's operations teams.
• Ownership of the Extrusion, Fabrication, and Packaging Processes from material staging, to fabrication, to packaging, and safe/organized storage of finished product, continuously improving workflows to optimize capacity.
• Ensure adherence to daily production schedules and proactively communicate any delays or issues.
• Develop and execute a preventative maintenance program for all key plant equipment.
• Oversee plant-wide quality functions to ensure alignment with the company's quality policy.
• Accountability for resolving quality issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Analyse production metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to improve throughput and reduce downtime.
• Ensure cost-effective operations by managing resources efficiently and reducing waste.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and productive workplace by enforcing PPE use, ensuring optimal product flow, keeping certifications current, organizing workstations, and maintaining proper tool inventory.
• Ensure compliance with municipal bylaws while working towards the highest practical level of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain housekeeping standards throughout the facility.
• Conduct safety audits, support incident investigations, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Drive zero-injury culture by embedding safety into all plant activities.
• Lead and manage the team in alignment with ALMAG's PROUD values.
• Set clear performance goals for team members, monitor progress, and hold individuals accountable against targets and results.
• Support, guide, and oversee talent development and workforce requirements.
• Train, coach, mentor, and engage team members to foster collaboration and drive success.
• Schedule regular team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and adjust plans as necessary.
• Establish measurable goals, KPIs, and drive accountability while conducting performance evaluations based on data and results.
• Create and maintain a visual management board to track KPIs, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Champion succession planning to build bench strength for critical roles.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and strive for strategic partnerships.
• Review contracts and service agreements to optimize costs and ensure reliability of supply.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments (Engineering, Quality, Maintenance) to ensure seamless operations and business alignment.
• Ensure financial targets are achieved by monitoring costs and implementing efficiency initiatives.
• Foster a culture of problem-solving and innovation across the plant.
• Identify opportunities to enhance productivity, improve efficiency, safety, quality and drive continuous improvement.
• Benchmark plant performance against industry standards and competitors to maintain competitive advantage.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Administration, or Facility management, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing
• Knowledge and experience in aluminium extrusion processes is an asset
• Proficient in reading blueprints and schematics, an asset
• Skilled in developing production systems, including process optimization, containment, process flow, control plans, equipment installation projects, etc.
• Strong root cause problem-solving skills using tools such as fishbone, pareto, 5 whys, and 8D.
• Experience in fast-paced environment is considered an asset.
• Experience requirements assessed based on the complexity of processes managed and technical expertise.

Technical Skills/Competence

• Exceptional organizational skills with proven ability to lead large, multi-project initiatives.
• Experience in complex problem solving, process control planning, manufacturing tooling, machine set-up, standard work instructions, and continuous improvement including Lean, Six Sigma and 5S.
• Demonstrates humility, passion for progress, and curiosity.
• Strong leadership, and team-building skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and motivate.
• Proven track record of successfully transforming operations.
• High energy and self-motivated, with the ability to inspire teams to achieve excellence.
• Strong proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Acts as a role model for the company's Core Values and holds team members accountable.
• Strong time management skills with a focus on collaboration and employee relationship building.
• Thrives under pressure, bringing innovation and results-driven focus.

Benefits

We offer a full and competitive benefits package including:

• Profit sharing
• Health care spending account
• Education assistance program
• Health and dental
• Life AD&D
• Gym memberships