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To support continued growth, we are seeking an experienced, Plant Manager to lead our complex manufacturing and distribution operations. Reporting to the Vice President of Canadian Operations the successful candidate will bring senior leadership experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment and a proven ability to align teams, improve operational performance, and translate business strategy into measurable results. Working closely with the executive team, the Plant Manager will develop and execute long-term plans that strengthen safety, quality, productivity, service, and profitability across the site.\nObjectives of this role\nBuild a cohesive, high-performing site leadership team by strengthening relationships, clarifying shared priorities, and promoting effective collaboration across all departments.\nCollaborate with Executive-level management in the development of performance goals and long-term operational plans. \nMaximize efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and interdepartmental collaboration. \nSet strategic goals for operational efficiency and increased productivity. \nWork with site managers in the development of financial and budgetary plans and be accountable for the total operational processes and performance of site. \nAnalyze current operational processes and performance recommending solutions for improvement when necessary.\nKey Responsibilities\nResponsible for all production, scheduling, environmental Health and Safety, Quality, Planning, Warehousing, Shipping, and building site. \nDevelop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational Systems, KPI’s and processes that provide visibility into goals, progress, and obstacles for our key initiatives.\nBuild and maintain relationships with all department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals.\nPlan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for the day-to-day performance of the operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.\nDevise strategies to ensure growth of programs enterprise-wide, identifying and implementing process improvements/equipment that will maximize output and minimize costs.\nUphold organization policies and standards, ensuring legislative regulations are followed.\nWork closely with human resources to lead team with integrity and establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive and productive environment. \nDecision-making authority includes setting site operating priorities, allocating approved resources, recommending capital investments, approving operational improvements within delegated limits, and holding site leaders accountable for performance.\nSuccess in this role will be measured through sustained improvement in employee and contractor safety, product quality, customer service, schedule attainment, productivity, cost performance, inventory accuracy, employee engagement, and achievement of the site's operating and capital plans.\nPreferred Qualifications and Experience\nBachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, operations management, or a related discipline; experience in the chemical industry or a related manufacturing sector is an asset.\nAt least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing operations.\nExperience in the packaging industry and with blow molding is an asset.\nProven ability to plan and manage operational processes for maximum efficiency and productivity.\nDemonstrated ability to design and implement organizational structures, accountabilities, and roles that improve decision-making, operating efficiency, and responsiveness to changing business requirements.\nAbility to translate site strategy into practical operating plans, priorities, and actions.\nStrong team-building, decision-making, coaching, and people leadership skills, with the ability to influence effectively across operations and other functions.\nSuperior negotiation skills in both internal and external settings from the plant floor to the boardroom.\nExperience leading organizational change and business transformation initiatives. \nHighly developed organizational, communication, and leadership skills, supported by a record of success in progressively responsible roles.\nStrong knowledge of data analysis, performance reporting, and business management systems used to monitor operational and financial performance.\nExperience developing operating budgets, capital plans, forecasts, and business plans.\nWorking knowledge of standard manufacturing cost accounting, including labour, material, overhead, and variance analysis, with experience using enterprise resource planning and material requirements planning systems to support production planning and inventory control.\nStrong working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety, environmental, employment, and manufacturing legislation, regulations, codes, and industry standards.\nWorking Conditions and Physical Requirements:\nThis role is based on site in Nisku, Alberta in a manufacturing and distribution environment and requires regular presence in production, warehouse, shipping, and office areas. 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