Plant Manager, Mississauga

Position Overview

We are seeking a high-caliber Plant Manager to lead all operational activities at our 80,000 sq. ft. steel processing facility. You will be responsible for driving production excellence, ensuring 100% compliance with Canadian safety standards, and optimizing complex workflows including fabrication, welding, and machining. As a data-driven leader, you will oversee a multi-layered team to meet demanding production targets while maintaining strict cost controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Plan and direct daily plant operations to ensure production schedules are met with maximum efficiency and minimal waste. Manage plant labour costs and plant resourcing.
• Safety & Compliance: Serve as the primary advocate for a "safety-first" culture, ensuring full compliance with Provincial Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and environmental standards. Manage WSIB employee files with emphasis on return to work, modification of job duties as applicable.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and manage annual capital (CAPEX) and operational (OPEX) budgets to optimize ROI on plant assets.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain rigorous quality control systems (e.g., ISO 9001) to meet or exceed customer specifications and industry standards.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor a diverse workforce, including supervisors, and production staff and temporary workers.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma initiatives to eliminate bottlenecks and streamline heavy-duty steel processing workflows.
• Facility & Asset Management: Oversee the preventative maintenance programs for the building.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 5–10 years of progressive leadership experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment, specifically steel processing or metal fabrication.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical or Industrial), Business Administration, or a related technical diploma preferred
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of steel manufacturing processes, including welding, machining, and material handling systems.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced experience with ERP/MRP systems for production tracking and proficiency in MS Office (specifically Excel).
• Leadership Style: Proven "hands-on" manager with the ability to lead by example on the shop floor.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: Typically, $110,000 – $140,000 CAD annually, depending on experience and location.
• Performance Bonus: Eligibility for annual performance-based incentives, profit share
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including extended health, dental, vision