manager, plant

Airfoam Industries Ltd; England; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Title: Plant Manager

Posted on: April 02, 2025 by Airfoam Industries Ltd

Job Details

Airfoam Industries Ltd is a market leader in the manufacturing, sales, and distribution of a variety of sustainable and budget-friendly EPS products for the construction, civil works, forest, and food and medical packaging industries. As we continue to expand our operations and serve more customers across the region, we are looking to add a dedicated and experienced Plant Manager to our team. This key leadership role will help drive operational excellence, support our production teams, and ensure we continue to meet the high standards our customers rely on.

We offer great benefits, competitive compensation, paid vacation and personal time, a great place to work, and an opportunity for our team members to learn and grow in their careers.

Responsibilities

1. Plant Operations Management: Oversee all aspects of plant operations, including production, planning, scheduling, inventory control, procurement, maintenance, and distribution.
2. Leadership & Supervision: Provide direction to production employees, ensuring safe, efficient operations that align with company standards and customer expectations.
3. Safety & Compliance: Develop, implement, and enforce safety policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with ESA, OHSA, provincial safety regulations, and other environmental, health, and safety legislation.
4. Continuous Improvement: Lead the optimization of plant processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency, in line with operational KPIs.
5. Policy & Procedure Development: Develop and maintain plant policies and procedures to reflect current operational requirements.
6. Employee Training & Development: Provide coaching and training to employees, ensuring they maintain appropriate skill sets for their roles.
7. Project Support & Management: Support the development and execution of plant projects, including overseeing timelines and objectives.
8. Financial Oversight: Work with Finance to develop and manage budgets, control costs, and review financial forecasts and capital expenditures.
9. Committee Requirements: Participate as a member of the corporate QMS committee and OH&S Steering Committee, providing operational leadership.
10. Other Duties: Perform other job-related duties and special projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a relevant Engineering field (e.g., Industrial, Mechanical Engineering).
2. 5+ years of experience in an Engineering/Operations and/or Plant Management role.
3. Strong knowledge of business and management principles, including budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, change management, and human resources management.
4. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
5. Strong organizational and time management abilities.
6. Strong knowledge of relevant provincial safety legislation and regulations.
7. Proactive problem solver with strategic thinking capabilities.
8. Knowledge of employment standards.
9. 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate is an asset.

This is an exciting and challenging role. If it sounds like a good fit for you, we would love to hear from you! We thank all candidates; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location: Surrey, BC

Salary: $120,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement

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