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Plant Manager

Leduc, AB

Our client is a leading Western Canadian manufacturer of specialized heavy industrial equipment for the North American market. With a well-established reputation for engineering excellence and custom-built reliability, they serve the mining, construction, and energy sectors as a sophisticated, mid-sized organization that prides itself on a culture of precision and a streamlined, professional administrative team.

This is a high-impact leadership role designed for a transformation-focused professional who excels in complex, highly customized manufacturing environments where no two projects are the same. Managing an operation of approximately 21,000 production hours per month across a 24/7, four-shift model, the Plant Manager will take full ownership of the facility’s performance.

The successful candidate must be a "deep diver" who understands shift dynamics and can lead a veteran workforce of welders and fabricators through a period of significant growth and investment in people. This is an opportunity for a leader who values professional autonomy and has the expertise to assess, plan, and optimize a high-mix production environment.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Plant Manager include, but are not limited to:

Operational Excellence & Technical Ownership

• Manage production sequencing in an environment of high customization where no two jobs are the same; adapt planning to ensure seamless flow.
• Own the plant performance end-to-end, including facilities maintenance, material handling, and robotics.
• Direct responsibility for material processing, welding of large and small assemblies, coatings, and complex air, hydraulic, and electrical final assembly.
• Ensure quality is built into every stage, culminating in the oversight of unit testing and Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) signoffs.

Data-Driven Performance & Quantitative Analysis

• Lead the operation using statistics, numbers, and mathematical equations to model capacity and labor efficiency.
• Utilize ERP systems and advanced Excel to audit estimated vs. actual labor hours, analyze variances, and build forecasting dashboards.
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles—including flow optimization, bottleneck management, and waste reduction—to reduce WIP and process variation.

Leadership & Change Management

• Develop and lead direct reports. Challenge existing processes and drive modernizing changes.
• Lead with a "head-on" approach to problem-solving, offering honest opinions and transparent feedback at all levels.
• Assess current departmental structures and implement structured growth and training plans to address identified skills gaps.
• Navigate external market variables by instilling confidence and disciplined execution across all shifts.

Attributes & Skills

Include but are not limited to:

• A deep comfort with quantitative modeling and the math required to balance high-mix production demand.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to deal with issues directly, honestly, and professionally.
• Significant experience leading welders, fabricators, and heavy-trades personnel.
• A track record of taking full ownership of an operation and delivering results with minimal oversight.

Education & Experience

Include but are not limited to:

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership, specifically within custom fabrication or oilfield equipment manufacturing.
• A Degree in Mathematics, Statistical Analytics, or a related field is required, reflecting the heavy emphasis on quantitative modeling.
• A documented history of improving throughput, reducing production duration, and driving disciplined execution in complex environments.
• Exceptional scheduling, purchasing coordination, and planning proficiency within an ERP-driven environment.

In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, our client can offer an exciting and challenging work environment, as well as a company culture that values resilience, a proactive work ethic, and a dedicated commitment to excellence.

If you believe that you could thrive in our environment and are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Candidates considered for this position will be contacted directly.

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• How would you rate your comfort with quantitative modeling and the math required to balance high-mix production demand?
• Do you have any work experience collaborating with operations within the USA?
• Do you have any concerns with being available for after hours or on call as required?
• At most, how many direct reports have you had?
• Do you have a documented history of improving throughput, reducing production duration, and driving disciplined execution in complex environments?
• How would you rate your scheduling, purchasing coordination, and planning proficiency?
• What are your compensation expectations?
• Why are you interested in this position?

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• manufacturing leadership: 10 years (preferred)
• custom fabrication : 1 year (preferred)
• oilfield equipment manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
• leading welders, fabricators, and heavy-trades personnel: 1 year (preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (preferred)
• ERP systems: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person