Plant Manager

Position Summary

The Plant Manager provides leadership for the day-to-day operations of our production facility. This critical role is responsible to establish a strategy that both develops an engaged, flexible, high-performance team and ensures cost effective operations.

DIVISION

ECCO US Manufacturing

Reporting structure

Reports to: Director of Manufacturing, or designate

Direct Reports: Production Supervisors

Key Responsibilities

General Duties:

• Make a personal commitment to consistently provide superior customer service to ECCO’s customers so they will want to do repeat business with ECCO Manufacturing
• Maintain good working relationship with all co-workers and ECCO employees
• Read and comply with ECCO’s Human Resources Policies and Procedures
• Read and comply with ECCO’s Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
• Assist in the success of ECCO's Safety Program with suggestions, by setting a good example, and by ensuring that safety is at the forefront of your actions while at work

Plant Management:

• Build strong and productive relationships with front line associates, fellow managers, supervisors, and team leaders; work with them to plan and deliver a structured approach for improving employee engagement, communication, and training
• Provide expert leadership to all production departments by coaching managers and supervisors on how to evaluate and take actions that are consistent with the company's overall strategy
• Mentor and develop the leadership capabilities of staff
• Develop strategies to ensure that the Calgary manufacturing facility meets the company’s growth requirements
• Set production levels in accordance with projections and ensuring that these levels are monitored and achieved
• Develop and control the Calgary manufacturing budget by monitoring actual performance against performance goals to ensure progress is being made and corrective action, if necessary, is taken.
• Drive process improvements that optimize productivity and efficiency in the areas of production techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and on‐time delivery, safety, employee relations, and plant performance measures
• Develop methods and systems for establishing, monitoring and communicating lead measures, KPIs, and current status
• Regularly confer with leadership team to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions
• Provide input on strategic business development and key corporate planning issues that relate and impact the operations of the company
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety regulations

Due to the dynamic nature of this Company, the duties and responsibilities may reasonably change from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or other related discipline
• 10+ years’ experience in a progressive management role, preferably in sheet metal manufacturing or related industry
• Strong ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent analytical ability and with high attention to detail
• Demonstrated skills in delivering year to year financial results
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
• Commitment to employee training and development
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills
• Strong commitment to Continuous Improvement

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person