About the Role

Trison Tarps is looking for a hands-on, results-oriented Plant Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our manufacturing, fabrication, assembly and installation departments.

Reporting directly to the VP of Operations, you will be responsible for coordinating production and installation schedules, managing workflow across departments, maintaining high standards of quality and safety, and ensuring that our products and services are delivered efficiently and on time.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operations leader who enjoys working on the plant floor, solving problems, developing employees and continuously improving how things are done.

Key Responsibilities

- Plant Operations: Oversee daily manufacturing and installation activities, coordinate departments and ensure efficient workflow and resource utilization.
- Production Planning and Scheduling: Develop and manage production and installation schedules, establish priorities, monitor progress and address bottlenecks to meet customer commitments.
- Quality and Safety: Ensure products and installations meet quality standards, promote safe work practices and implement corrective actions to prevent defects and workplace incidents.
- People Management and Recruitment: Identify staffing needs, manage recruitment and interviewing, coordinate hiring and onboarding, and support employee training, development and performance management.
- Facilities and Equipment: Oversee plant maintenance, equipment servicing, facility repairs, housekeeping and workplace organization to ensure a safe and productive environment.
- Leadership: Provide direction to department supervisors and team leaders, establish clear expectations and promote accountability, teamwork and effective communication.




- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to increase productivity, reduce waste and rework, improve processes and optimize plant performance.
- Performance Management: Monitor operational KPIs, including productivity, on-time delivery, quality, safety and equipment downtime, and report results and improvement opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience

- Post-secondary education in business, engineering or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, industrial operations or a related setting, with five years in direct supervisory role.
- Previous experience supervising employees and coordinating operations across multiple departments.
- Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, workflow management and resource allocation.
- Experience with recruitment, interviewing, employee onboarding and performance management.
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety, quality control and continuous improvement practices.
- Experience coordinating equipment maintenance and facility management.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and make sound operational decisions.
- Experience with ERP systems (Netsuite) and production management software is an asset.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a practical and accountable leader who can bring structure, consistency and efficiency to our plant operations. The successful candidate will be comfortable working directly with employees on the production floor, coordinating multiple departments, resolving day-to-day challenges and holding teams accountable for results.

Wage: $100,000-130,000/year

Pay: $100,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Plant Operations Manager (Brantford)
🏢 Trison Tarps
📍 Brantford