We are partnering with a leading global industrial manufacturer to appoint a Senior Plant Manager to lead a critical and growing operation in the Greater Vancouver area.

This is a high-impact leadership role with full ownership of a multi-site manufacturing operation (~400 employees), supporting a rapidly scaling business unit delivering engineered, project-based products into the power generation and industrial sectors.

The mandate is clear: stabilize, scale, and professionalize operations—bringing structure, accountability, and operational excellence to a business transitioning to the next phase of growth.

The Role Reporting into senior leadership, you will take full responsibility for site performance across operations, engineering, EHS, quality, and finance, with a strong focus on:

Leading and developing a cross-functional leadership team across two manufacturing sites

Driving operational excellence through Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies

Scaling production capability in a high-mix, engineer-to-order (ETO) environment

Implementing structure, KPIs, and performance discipline across the operation

Owning site-level financial performance, including cost management and CapEx planning





Leading cultural transformation—building accountability, engagement, and leadership capability

Partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver on growth and strategic objectives

The Candidate We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded operations leader who has successfully led and scaled complex manufacturing operations.

Key requirements:

Proven experience as a Plant Manager, Site Leader, or senior operations leader with full P&L; responsibility

Background in engineered-to-order (ETO), project-based, or high-mix manufacturing environments

Experience leading operations within industrial, electrical, power systems, aerospace, or custom manufacturing sectors

Demonstrated success in scaling operations, implementing structure, and driving cultural change

Robust understanding of Lean / Continuous Improvement and operational best practices

Track record of leading multi-functional teams across operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain

Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience managing large site budgets

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director of Operations (Vancouver)
🏢 Kerry Search Partners
📍 Vancouver