Plant Manager - Manufacturing

In this role, you will not just be managing a facility; you will be the architect of operational efficiency, driving a transition to digital systems and ensuring that production targets are met with precision and safety.

You will oversee a workforce of over 200 employees across two key locations: a primary hub in Winnipeg and a specialized facility in West St. Paul. Your leadership will be pivotal in maintaining our client’s reputation for dependability and quality in the agricultural, construction, and industrial sectors.

Advantages
• Annual salary $90,000 and $120,000 based on experience.
• Comprehensive dental and extended health care coverage, including vision care benefits.
• Company-matched pension plan
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between operational sites.


Responsibilities
• Develop and implement robust operational policies to optimize plant performance and eliminate production bottlenecks.
• Oversee daily production planning and execution to ensure "Planned vs. Actual" costs align with original quotes and profitability targets.
• Lead the digital transformation of the facility by transitioning from manual/paper-based tracking to a modern ERP system (Infor, SAP, or Job Boss).
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for labor, material usage, and machine downtime.
• Provide strategic oversight for multi-site resource management, balancing manpower and equipment between the Winnipeg and West St. Paul locations.
• Ensure 100% compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards and provincial safety regulations to maintain a zero-incident culture.
• Manage and mentor a layer of Supervisors to foster a positive, productive, and inclusive work environment for a diverse hourly workforce.
• Implement strict cost-control measures and waste-reduction initiatives to protect operational margins and drive continuous improvement.
• Review financial statements and activity reports to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.

Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in senior manufacturing leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, or Business an asset(or an equivalent mix of education and experience).
• Proven ability to lead through layers of management, developing supervisors into effective leaders for a large workforce.
• Strong background in steel fabrication, custom machining, or agricultural component manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience leading digital system implementations or working extensively with ERP platforms (e.g., Infor, SAP, Job Boss).
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex production math and digital manufacturing data.
• Strong "systems-first" approach to problem-solving and optimizing multi-site production workflows.
• Deep understanding of ISO 9001 quality standards and industrial safety compliance.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing principles and cost-control methodologies to protect profit margins.
• Valid driver’s license and the mobility to travel regularly between the Winnipeg and West St. Paul locations.

Summary
If you are a visionary Plant Manager ready to drive growth and efficiency, we invite you to apply now!

Ways to apply;
-Apply directly to this ad
-Email your resume to stephanie.biondi@randstad.ca - include job title in subject line
-Visit www.randstad.ca, search by job title and apply online

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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