Plant Manager — High-Volume Manufacturing
Location: Newmarket, ON
Shift: Day Shift
Salary: $115,000 – $140,000 + Discretionary Bonus
Vacation: 3 Weeks
About the Opportunity
A market-leading North American manufacturer is seeking a driven, results-focused Plant Manager to lead operations at one of its most advanced and high-output production sites. Our ideal candidate is someone who can lead transformation and foster accountability across a complex operation.Key Responsibilities

• Foster a strong culture of workplace safety by upholding and advancing corporate HSE standards
• Deliver effective, motivational leadership across plant operations, emphasizing collaboration and employee morale
• Identify, develop, and retain high-performing staff through targeted recruitment, training programs, and performance oversight
• Ensure operational excellence by meeting or exceeding benchmarks in efficiency, cost, quality, scheduling, and ongoing improvement
• Lead Lean Manufacturing practices and integrate globally recognized systems such as Six Sigma
• Track, report, and act on key performance indicators to maintain productivity and operational alignment
• Continuously assess and optimize organizational structure and staffing to match business demands and future growth

Qualifications and Competencies

• At least 5 years of leadership experience within a high volume manufacturing environment
• Proven success overseeing manufacturing operations, including quality, inventory, and process optimization initiatives
• Deep understanding of Lean principles and CI methodologies, with hands-on application in plant settings
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science, or Business; an MBA is considered an asset
• Strong analytical mindset with a track record of improving financial and operational performance
• High proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables) and familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Approachable, team-oriented leader with excellent communication and organizational capabilities
• Ability to evaluate complex systems and introduce meaningful improvements without compromising day-to-day output

What Sets This Facility Apart

• High-volume, high-output production environment
• CI-led, engineering-driven culture with initiatives executed in-house
• Opportunity to drive operational revamp and leave a lasting impact
• Supportive and established executive leadership with strong tenure

To Apply please send your resume to Syndel Gerlings at [email protected]
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