Plant Manager

Description Position Summary The successful incumbent to this role is an experienced and hands-on transformational leader who is capable of leading technological and cultural change to drive performance. This individual must have previous experience with plant performance turnaround in a complex technical manufacturing environment. This position will be responsible for directing and coordinating all manufacturing activities at the facility in order to meet and exceed operational goals and objectives in the areas of safety, environmental compliance, employee relations, customer service, product quality, cost and productivity. The plant currently has approximately 110+ employees.  Specific Accountabilities & Requirements Demonstrates values of integrity, humility, respect for others, teamwork and collaboration, accountability and performance Experience with process safety management and creating a culture where all accidents are preventable Highly developed leadership, change management, interpersonal, communication and people management skills to drive plant performance Must be able to develop and coach managers and supervisors in a high performing environment Has demonstrated the ability to initiate critical conversations and provide timely feedback as needed Experience in fostering and maintaining a positive and productive labor relations environment in a union environment Leadership and manufacturing management experience in continuous improvement activities and driving results in safety, quality, service and productivity Strong skills in the areas of supply chain, production planning, scheduling, engineering, maintenance, management accounting, and project management Development and implementation of operational criteria to measure the achievement of plant objectives and efficiencies Experience with implementing systematic approaches to delivering and sustaining results Experience with maintenance management systems and proactive maintenance practices Track record of meeting deadlines, working independently, and practicing good organizational skills Possesses strong interpersonal skills, and effective leadership characteristics working with all employees, support resources, sales, suppliers, customers and the local community Strong PC & software skills in Microsoft Office applications Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma expertise a definite asset Bachelor of engineering degree (preference Mechanical engineering) with minimum 10 years plant manager experience or equivalent Potential for advancement to more senior roles in the organization Competencies Continuous Improvement Challenges the status quo; looks for better/more efficient ways to get results Produces quality products and expects others to do the same Is committed to continuous improvement of products and processes and inspires a culture that demands high quality and performance Planning and Organizing Anticipates outcomes of decisions and thinks ahead to effectively prioritize workload Develops strategies and plans for achieving goals while also planning for contingencies and effectively monitoring progress Drive for Results Pushes self and others to exceed goals and achieve breakthrough results Recognizes the key actions necessary to achieve results, establishes and communicates the priorities to others, and maintains own and others focus on achieving the important goals Demonstrates persistence in overcoming roadblocks to achieving results and encourages others to do the same Interpersonal Relations Establishes and maintains constructive and effective relationships built upon trust Uses diplomacy and tact to diffuse high-tension situations Works to find common ground and mutually beneficial solutions to conflicts Relates well to individuals up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization. Able to represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups Viewed by others as a team player Problem Solving and Decision Making Uses a systematic process to solve difficult problems including gathering and examining information from a variety of sources; identifying the root cause of problems; drawing appropriate conclusions; generating viable solutions; and weighing the pros and cons to arrive at a final decision Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure Process Management Identifies the processes required to accomplish work tasks; simplifies and integrates processes and work tasks to enable efficient work flow; utilizes best practices to organize people and activities; measures results against key metrics; and uses resources efficiently Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.   Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.