Plant Manager

Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Plant Manager is responsible for all facets of the operational side of the business; optimizing the extrusion, and fabrication and packaging processes, maintenance of our plant and equipment, ensuring compliance in the discharge of industrial by-product, and managing a team of Production Supervisors, Technicians, and Maintenance personnel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Plant Manager are detailed below, but not limited to the following:

• Ensure the readiness, reliability, and performance of all operating equipment and services to support ALMAG’s operations teams
• Lead and manage the team in alignment with ALMAG’s PROUD values
• Set clear performance goals for team members, monitor progress, and hold individuals accountable
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and productive workplace by enforcing PPE use, ensuring optimal product flow, keeping certifications current, organizing workstations, and maintaining proper tool inventory
• Oversee plant-wide quality functions to ensure alignment with the company’s quality policy
• Support, guide, and oversee talent development and workforce requirements
• Take ownership of Extrusion, Fabrication, and Packaging processes—from material staging through storage of finished product—continuously improving workflows to optimize capacity
• Resolve quality issues promptly and effectively
• Ensure adherence to daily production schedules, communicating any delays or issues proactively
• Develop and execute a preventative maintenance program for all key plant equipment
• Maintain compliance with municipal bylaws while striving for the highest practical level of environmental responsibility
• Train, coach, mentor, and engage team members to foster collaboration and development
• Establish measurable goals for yourself and your team, conducting performance evaluations based on results
• Hold regular team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and adjust plans as needed
• Create and maintain a visual management board to track KPIs, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, seeking strategic partnerships where possible
• Establish and uphold housekeeping standards throughout the facility

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Administration, Facility Management, or equivalent experience

• Minimum 5 years’ leadership experience in manufacturing
• Knowledge and experience in aluminium extrusion processes (asset)
• Proficient in reading blueprints and schematics (asset)
• Skilled in developing production systems, including process optimization, containment, process flow, control plans, and equipment installation
• Strong root cause problem-solving skills using tools such as fishbone, Pareto, 5 Whys, and 8D
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (asset)
• Experience requirements assessed based on complexity of processes managed and technical expertise

Technical Skills/Competence

• Exceptional organizational skills with proven ability to lead large, multi-project initiatives
• Expertise in complex problem-solving, process control planning, manufacturing tooling, machine setup, standard work instructions, and continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S)
• Demonstrates humility, passion for progress, and curiosity
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to coach, mentor, and motivate
• Proven track record in successfully transforming operations
• High energy and self-motivated, with the ability to inspire teams to achieve excellence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Acts as a role model for the company’s Core Values and holds team members accountable
• Strong time management skills with a focus on collaboration and employee relationship building
• Thrives under pressure, bringing innovation and results-driven focus

We offer a full and competitive benefits package including:

• Profit sharing
• Health care spending account
• Education assistance program
• Health and dental
• Life AD&D
• Gym memberships