Plant Manager

The Plant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations including receiving, production activities, maintenance, quality control and expedition. Manages operational budget and cost control, labor (non-union), environment, health and safety, capital expenditure and the TRD program.

Responsibilities

PRODUCTION/OPERATIONS

• Oversees plant operation through receiving, production activities, maintenance, quality control and expedition
• Manages operations schedule and production with sales department, shipping department and plant supervisors
• Maximizes utilization of materials, productivity of the labor force and quality of products by establishing operating procedures and controls that effectively and efficiently utilizes personnel, materials, equipment and capital machinery
• Manages chemical and product inventories to meet customers’ expectations
• Inventory control: actively organizes, monitors and participates in cycle and annual inventory counts
• Manages yearly inventory count with external auditors
• Manages maintenance program to keep the plant safe and operational
• Monthly and quarterly updating of budget/forecast numbers
• Prepares yearly budget for Manufacturing cost and Mobile equipment
• Reviews thoroughly plant operation cost and capital expenditures on a regular basis to meet budget
• Coordinates annual capital expenditures project
• Supervises facility improvements projects
• Submits potential projects/improvements to increase production efficiency
• Is available for on call emergencies

LABOUR MANAGEMENT

• Manages all supervisors and other direct reports
• Oversees the labour management of a unionized environment
• Manages payroll transactions through the payroll system
• Handles employee relations and performance management
• Handle new hires, training and job posting
• Responsible to enforce plant guidelines
• Manages supervisors and employee vacation schedule
• Deals with Ministry of Labor on different issues/requests
• Performs other duties as assigned

ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY AND TRD PROGRAMS

Works closely with the Health and Safety advisors to:

• Manages, maintains and enforces the health & safety program
• Provides leadership and guidance on occupational health and safety programs
• Trains and develops employees on safety process and procedures, and cross functional development
• Actively participates in the health and safety committee

Works closely with the Environmental Manager to:

• Manage, maintain and enforce the TRD program and yearly certification
• Oversees the environment program and monitoring for the plant
• Coordinate communications with environmental authorities (local, provincial and federal)
• Ensures environmental reporting is done on time

EDUCATION:

• • Grade 12 minimum
• • Production management and/or productivity improvement and/or reduction of operational cost certifications (preferred)

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• • Minimum 5 years of related experience
• • Supervisory or Production Manager experience

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• • Valid driver’s license
• • Clean Driver’s license abstract
• • TRD auditor training (to be provided)
• • TDG training
• • WHMIS training

LANGUAGE:

• • Proficiency in English, spoken and written

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Experience in a union environment
• Knowledge and experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Experience in a EH&S management program environment and knowledge of health and safety standards (NS)
• Effective interpersonal, communication and leadership skills Demonstrated problem solving, prioritization and conflict resolution skills
• Presentation Skills
• Proven ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations
• “Lead by example” work manner
• Ability to: Train, motivate and coach employees.
• Ability to: Maintain composure and work effectively under pressure
• Ability to: Take direction
• Able to multitask and delegate appropriately
• Time and stress management
• Intermediate Computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Knowledge of utility poles treating industry (an asset)