The Opportunity:Our client, a well-established manufacturer known for operational excellence and continuous improvement, is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead their facility operations. This role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant performance including production, maintenance, quality, safety, shipping, and scheduling. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience within a high-speed manufacturing environment and a proven track record of driving operational efficiency, cost reduction, and Lean initiatives. This is a highly visible leadership role with significant impact on business performance and long-term strategic planningWhat You'll Be Doing:Lead day-to-day plant operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, and customer expectations are consistently achievedDrive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to optimize operational efficiency and reduce costsManage plant P&L; and regularly review KPIs to identify performance trends and implement corrective actionsDevelop and execute strategic plans related to capital investments, resource allocation, and cost-saving initiativesOversee all operational functions including safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance,



and administrationPromote and maintain a robust safety culture by ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirementsConduct regular safety walks and implement initiatives to improve safety performance year over yearLead, coach, and develop plant personnel through performance management, talent reviews, and ongoing trainingFacilitate weekly staff meetings and plant-wide communication sessions focused on operational performance and organizational alignmentBuild and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and external stakeholdersProactively resolve operational issues and drive long-term process improvementsWhat You'll Need to Be Successful:Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Management, or a related discipline7–10+ years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering, or process improvement leadership rolesProven leadership experience managing teams within a high-speed manufacturing environmentStrong experience working within a Lean Manufacturing environmentSix Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is considered an assetMinimum 5 years of experience in process development and business process designExperience working with ISO or equivalent quality standardsExperience implementing or managing structured operating systems such as Toyota Production System (TPS) or similarStrong commercial acumen with customer-facing experienceCompensation Range: $150,000 - $170,000

📌 Plant Manager (Halifax Regional Municipality)
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📍 Halifax Regional Municipality