Job Description: Our client is an industry-leading manufacturer supporting the residential and commercial construction markets. They are currently seeking a Plant Manager to oversee a key production facility and lead a team committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. This opportunity is ideal for a proven manufacturing leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, improving operational efficiency, and contributing to the long-term success of a growing organization.

Job Location: Strathroy, Ontario

Job Type: Full time, direct-hire opportunity.

Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 a year to start + paid time off + extended health/dental/vision benefits activated after 1 month of service + RRSP match & more!

Shift Structure: Day shift – Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with occasional extended hours required to support operational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide overall leadership and accountability for plant operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

· Foster a culture focused on safety, quality, employee engagement, and operational excellence.

· Lead and develop manufacturing teams through coaching, mentorship, and performance management.

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.

· Develop and execute operational strategies to achieve production, performance, and customer service targets.





· Monitor key performance indicators and leverage operational data to improve uptime, throughput, and reliability.

· Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, company policies, and quality standards.

· Coordinate manufacturing activities with internal departments and external suppliers to optimize production resources.

· Support and contribute to strategic plant-wide initiatives and long-term operational planning.

Requirements/Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.

· Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience within a production manufacturing environment.

· Strong people leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate, develop, and manage teams.

· Experience leading within a unionized manufacturing environment is considered an asset.

· Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

· Knowledge of production planning, inventory management, quality systems, and workplace safety regulations.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

· Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Apply Today!

Note – AI-assisted tools may be used to help assess or shortlist candidates. All final hiring decisions are made by our team.

Pay: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Plant Manager (Strathroy)
🏢 Godspeed Group
📍 Strathroy