Plant Manager

Stella-Jones • Shelburne • 16h ago

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact. Plant Manager Responsibilities: Production/Operations: Oversees plant H&S program and is responsible for effectively using the SHIELD program to manage safe operations throughout the plant Manages operations through receiving, production activities, maintenance, quality control and expedition Manages operations schedule and production with sales department, shipping department and supervisors Maximizes utilization of materials, productivity of the labor force and quality of products by establishing operating procedures and controls that effectively and efficiently utilizes personnel, materials, equipment and capital machinery Manages chemical and product inventories to meet customers’ expectations Inventory control: actively organizes, monitors and participates in cycle and annual inventory counts Manages maintenance program to keep the plant safe and operational Monthly and quarterly updating of budget/forecast numbers Prepares yearly budget for Manufacturing cost and Mobile equipment Reviews thoroughly plant operation cost and capital expenditures on a regular basis to meet budget Coordinates annual capital expenditures project Supervises facility improvements projects and promotes potential projects/improvements to increase production efficiencies Available for on-call emergencies Environment, Health & Safety and TRD Programs: Manages, maintains and enforces the health & safety program Manages, maintains and enforces the TRD program and yearly certification Provides leadership and guidance on occupational health and safety programs Trains and develops employees on safety process and procedures, and cross functional development Actively participates in the health and safety committee Deals with Ministry of Labor on different issues Oversees the Environment program and monitoring for the plant Manages communications with environmental (local, provincial and Canadian) authorities Ensures environmental reporting is done on time Labour Management: Manage all supervisors and other direct reports Manage payroll transactions through Ceridian system Handle employee relations and performance management Handle new hires, training and job posting Responsible for enforcing plant guidelines Manage supervisors and employee vacation schedule Deals with Ministry of Labor on different issues/requests Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: 5+ years of related experience Effective interpersonal, communication and leadership skills Demonstrated problem solving, prioritization and conflict resolution skills Presentation Skills Proven ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations “Lead by example” work manner Ability to: Train, motivate and coach employees Maintain composure and work effectively under pressure Take direction Able to multitask and delegate appropriately Time and stress management Intermediate Computer skills (Microsoft Office) Knowledge of wood treating industry Knowledge of health and safety standards (ON) Valid driver’s license Clean Driver’s license abstract TRD auditor training TDG training WHMIS training

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As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including: Extended health and dental coverage Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage Competitive compensation Annual Profit Share Program Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution) Company Share Purchase Program with 25% Company contribution match Career advancement opportunities Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.