Plant Manager Manufacturing

Plant Manager

Trevor Frances Recruitment is supporting a confidential search for a Plant Manager to lead operations at a specialized manufacturing facility in Calgary Alberta. This role is well-suited for a hands-on entrepreneurial leader who thrives in a fast-paced agile environment and enjoys being actively involved in day-to-day plant operations.

The Plant Manager will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end production driving operational efficiency and fostering a strong safety-focused and performance-driven culture. This role also plays a key part in supporting business growth continuous improvement initiatives and long-term operational strategy.

Job Duties

• Oversee full plant operations including raw material intake production fabrication and final product shipping

• Lead coach and develop a team of approximately 20 employees fostering a positive and engaged workplace culture

• Inspire and motivate teams to exceed performance expectations through continuous improvement initiatives

• Promote a culture of safety accountability and operational discipline ensuring compliance with all health safety and environmental regulations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with employees customers and cross-functional teams

• Support business growth by ensuring high-quality output and efficient turnaround of specialized product lines

• Champion manufacturing initiatives and contribute to the development and execution of strategic and tactical production plans

• Implement and integrate continuous improvement tools and methodologies (Lean Six Sigma Kaizen) into daily operations

• Develop systems to evaluate and improve manufacturing processes productivity and efficiency

• Conduct time studies and establish production standards to optimize performance

• Manage inventory levels and coordinate with supply chain partners to ensure operational continuity

• Oversee multiple production areas and functions including fabrication maintenance and related departments

• Coach employees on problem-solving techniques and provide hands-on support with production troubleshooting

• Manage staffing levels scheduling and workforce planning to meet operational demands

Requirements

• 58 years of management experience within a manufacturing environment

• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to troubleshoot technical processes alongside the team

• Experience in a unionized environment is required or strongly preferred

• Post-secondary education in Engineering Business Management or a related field is preferred

• Strong understanding of inventory management production planning and supply chain logistics

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Kaizen Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methodologies

• Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels

• Proven ability to drive engagement performance and cultural change within a production environment

• Highly motivated detail-oriented and able to operate with a strong sense of urgency

• Experience in furniture bedding or polyurethane-based manufacturing environments is considered an asset

Trevor Frances Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and will work to accommodate needs throughout the recruitment process.