Assistant Plant Manager

Assistant Mill Manager – Sussex, NB

Are you ready to take the next big step in your leadership journey? This is more than a job—it's a launchpad for your career in operational leadership. Our client is seeking a driven and ambitious individual to join their high-performing team as Assistant Mill Manager at a state-of-the-art sawmill in Sussex, NB.

This is your chance to join a company that invests in its people and provides the tools, training, and opportunities to help you succeed—today and in the future.

Why This Role Could Be a Career Game-Changer:

• Leadership Development: Work closely with the Site General Manager and gain hands-on experience managing a 24/7 operation with over 115 employees.
• Strategic Impact: Play a key role in one of New Brunswick's most technologically advanced sawmill operations, producing over 160 million board feet annually.
• Career Progression: This role is built for future leaders who want to grow into senior leadership roles within the organization.
• Relocation Support: Whether you're local or looking to relocate, support is available to help you make the move.

What You'll Do:

• Provide leadership, support, and development to a production team of up to 115 employees, including supervisors and unionized staff.
• Support the Site General Manager in driving safety, quality, and production excellence.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to ensure seamless plant operations.
• Lead process improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Deliver on operational KPIs through effective decision-making.
• Promote continuous improvement through clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and develop diverse teams and foster an inclusive culture.

What You'll Bring:

• A passion for leading people and driving performance.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to manage change and inspire high-performing teams.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills to build accountability and engagement.
• Post-secondary education in industrial technology, engineering, forestry, business administration, or management (degree, diploma, or trade certification).
• 4+ years of managerial or supervisory experience in an industrial or production environment.
• Proven ability to achieve top performance while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

What You'll Get:

• Competitive base salary plus production bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance.
• RRSP matching (5%).
• Career development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Leading in-house leadership development and technical training.
• Relocation assistance (if required).