Plant Manager, Edmonton

Summary

As the Plant Manager, you will lead the full operational performance of our manufacturing facility—ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and financial discipline are consistently achieved. This role plays a critical part in advancing Mattr's operational excellence by driving a strong safety culture, elevating product quality, developing high‐performing teams, and executing strategies that strengthen reliability and efficiency across the plant.

Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

• Champion a safety‐first culture where every team member goes home safe every day.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, company policies, and environmental regulations.
• Lead proactive safety initiatives including hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident prevention efforts.
• Investigate incidents and near misses and implement corrective actions.
• Engage employees in safety improvements and work toward zero injuries and zero process incidents.

Quality Excellence

• Ensure all products meet or exceed customer and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and strengthen quality management systems.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Embed a "quality at the source" mindset across the team.
• Monitor key quality indicators such as scrap, rework, and customer complaints.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, develop, and retain a high‐performing workforce.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership development to supervisors and staff.
• Set clear expectations and drive accountability across all levels.
• Foster a culture of employee engagement, respect, and collaboration.
• Encourage continuous improvement and employee-led problem solving.

Operational Excellence & Productivity

• Maximize productivity through efficient use of people, equipment, and materials.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
• Monitor and enhance plant performance metrics such as OEE, throughput, and downtime.
• Ensure production schedules are met without compromising safety or quality.
• Drive waste reduction and efficiency improvements.

Financial Leadership

• Manage plant budgets, cost controls, and capital investment plans.
• Analyze production costs and identify opportunities to increase profitability.
• Oversee responsible management of labor, materials, maintenance, and energy.
• Develop business cases for capital improvements and operational enhancements.
• Align plant operations with overall company financial objectives.

Strategic Leadership

• Lead plant-level strategies that support company goals.
• Drive initiatives that improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and leadership teams to support business growth.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field (preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Demonstrated leadership of safety‐focused operations.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement programs.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Strategic problem-solving and data‐driven decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to develop talent, lead teams, and drive operational performance.
• Excellent communication, leadership presence, and commitment to integrity.

Benefits in Joining Mattr

• Flexible health, dental & vision benefits with HSA rollover
• Employer‐paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Attractive incentive bonus plans
• 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Wellness and mental health support programs
• Exclusive discounts (Perkopolis & GoodLife Fitness)