IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy. We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Plant Manager. This role is based in our Plant (Fabrication) in Mississauga, Ontario and reports to the Director of Manufacturing. Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters! JOB SUMMARY The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations of the manufacturing plant including maximizing the fabrication of fittings with the highest quality and ensuring the health and safety of the plant’s employees. The Plant Manager provides leadership to managers and professional associates and is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams. PRINICPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES The following are key principle accountabilities, but are not limited to: Maintains a safe working environment for all employees by ensuring training is provided when required and ensuring facility compliance with Safety and Environmental policies and procedures. Oversees management systems protecting employees and the organization against risk. Promotes Workplace Dignity (respect, diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace) through open communication, transparency, fair hiring opportunities and enforcing Company policies. Oversees all aspects and elements of the Health, Safety & Environment, Quality, 5S and Preventative Maintenance systems. Provides guidance and leadership to departmental managers. Calculates annual budgetary requirements and ensures the plant operates within it. Accommodates growth and future capacity requirements through evaluation of new ideas for improvement in cost, production, efficiency and quality. Influences internal and external stakeholders, including senior division executives, where required, to meet business objectives. Manages volume and materials by maximizing capacity utilization and meeting sales’ fluctuating needs while maintaining high quality standards. Maintains a customer-obsessed focus and instills a strong sense of cooperation between operations, Sales & Customer Service and Supply Chain to maintain service standards, high fill rates and responsiveness. Performs necessary administrative tasks including but not limited to; month-end reporting, capital expenditure evaluations and documentation of internal management systems. May be required to function in other capacities as assigned by the Director of Manufacturing. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTABILITIES The following are key principle accountabilities, but are not limited to: Reviews, monitors, and approves the location’s Health, Safety and Environmental objectives Reviews and approves all Operating Procedures for Safety, Environment and Quality. Approves preventative maintenance program. Approves results of engineering reviews of planned changes to buildings, equipment, processes or procedures and participate in reviews of major projects. Approves designated firesafe areas & approves designated permit issuers. Approves list of authorized persons in energized electrical work program. Provides final approval on all new chemicals brought on-site. Reviews and monitors location’s safety committee activities. Facilitates crisis communication and is the approved Crisis Communication Media Speaker. Monitors and follows up on the completion of outstanding items identified on Health, Safety, Environmental, & Quality Audits/Inspections/Corrective Actions/Improvement Suggestions, Non-Conformities. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Completion of a degree in a technical or business-related discipline or, equivalent experience. 10 years’ experience in a management position. Holding a cross section of functional roles preferred. Experience and strong understanding of budgeting/expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices. Experience developing and managing people leaders as well as performance management. Technical understanding of production planning techniques, current quality standards, lean manufacturing and safety requirements/laws. Knowledge of health, safety and environmental practices in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of injection moulding equipment and fabrication combined with experience in a plastic manufacturing environment. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Able to plan and organize daily activities, analyze data and react to changes and challenges in the business. Excellent motivational, leadership, problem solving, troubleshooting and conflict resolution skills. Able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Able to apply logic and reasoning to identify appropriate options and implement solutions. Strong technical, business, and organizational skills. Able to effectively communicate concepts, ideas, and instructions. Strong analytical skills with overall business knowledge and the ability to handle multiple priorities well. Strong computer skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office Suite of products to analyze data and trends. COMPLEXITY, JUDGMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY Regularly encounters people, material and equipment problems, which requires judgment to analyze and identify alternative course of action where established procedures may not always exist and then apply new solutions or applications. Interacts daily with direct reports (department managers). As required, liaises with suppliers, other plant managers, sales, finance, & other IPEX & Aliaxis members from various levels of seniority. Job exists to have primary responsibility for the plant and has a clearly defined accountability to answer for these results. Manages employees both directly and indirectly. WORKING CONDITIONS Incumbent spends ample time between a plant and office environment. Limited control of work pace and unpredictable workflow brings considerable stresses to this position. The incumbent understands, respects and adheres to the workplace Health & Safety rules and regulations. IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@ipexna.com #LI-JY1 At Aliaxis, we design sustainable, easy to install, and innovative solutions to address the world’s water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. Thanks to our 15,000+ employees in over 40 countries, our pipes and fitting systems meet our customers’ most demanding needs for the building, infrastructure, industrial and agriculture sectors. Read more about us www.aliaxis.com. Aliaxis’ Purpose Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term. By 2025, we will be focusing on the areas where we can create the biggest impact: on carbon reduction in our plants and on increasing the share of recycled content in our products. In conjunction, we will continue to develop more and better water solutions for society as a whole. We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviors that we at Aliaxis stand for: We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast, We Care for the environment, our customers and each other, We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.
