Comprehensive Benefits Package + Medical + Health + Pension
Relocation Assistance Available
Full-Time | Factory-Based | Monday to Friday
Senior Leadership Opportunity & Long-Term Growth Potential
Umbilical Search is proud to be partnering with a growing, technology-driven manufacturing organisation with an established operation in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada. The business operates within a complex manufacturing environment, supplying technically sophisticated products to global customers across industrial and technology markets.
Following continued investment, growth and an ambitious transformation programme, the business is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead the overall manufacturing operation, drive operational performance and develop a high-performing management team.
This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership position with significant prospect to influence culture, continuous improvement and the future direction of the site.
Key accountabilities: Lead the overall manufacturing operation, with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost
Lead, develop and mentor a team of managers
Be highly visible on the shop floor and drive performance through structured operational KPIs
Develop and execute the site's operational strategy in line with wider business objectives
Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the facility
Lead cultural change, improving employee engagement, collaboration, accountability and ownership
Build a coaching-led management culture and develop high-potential talent within the organisation
Make clear and timely performance decisions while supporting and developing employees
Work closely with teams on product launches and the introduction of new products into production
Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Finance and HR to improve operational performance
Own key operational costs, including labour, materials, scrap, maintenance and utilities
Lead structured problem solving, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives




Lead the Monthly Operations Review and wider operational meetings
Work closely with senior leadership on strategic operational priorities and future growth
Requirements: Role: Plant Manager, Operations Director, Plant Director, Site Director, Site Manager, General Manager or equivalent
Experience: 5-10+ years' experience leading a complex manufacturing operation
Experience: Proven experience managing managers and leading multi-functional teams
Industry Background: Semiconductor, Electronics Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defence, Medical Devices, Automotive, RF Electronics or other advanced manufacturing environments
Continuous Improvement: Strong practical understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
Leadership: Proven experience leading organisational and cultural change and strong people leadership, coaching and development skills
Education: Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or related qualification preferred
The Person: The ideal candidate will be highly driven, ambitious and self-motivated, with strong emotional intelligence and people leadership skills, a hands-on and credible leadership style, the confidence to make difficult decisions and hold people accountable, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to coach teams and lead them effectively through change in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join? This is a senior leadership opportunity within a growing international manufacturing organisation, offering the chance to influence site performance and culture, develop a high-performing management team, work closely with senior leadership, and progress into a broader Director or Group-level role, with continued investment in manufacturing capability and relocation assistance available.
Umbilical LLC is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience.
We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

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📌 Plant Manager (Ontario)
🏢 Umbilical Advanced
📍 Ontario