Job Description

Overview

Our client operates a highly utilized manufacturing and fabrication facility in Delta, British Columbia, supporting an engineered product. The organization is seeking a Plant Manager who can lead the Canadian operations with a balanced leadership approach--firm but fair, operationally disciplined, and capable of driving meaningful improvements in throughput, cost, quality, and team performance.

This Plant Manager will also serve as the senior-most executive in Canada, with additional responsibility for government compliance, regulatory oversight, and representation of the Canadian entity. While functional and process guidance will come from U.S.-based leadership, this role will be accountable for day-to-day execution, operational stability, and continuous improvement within the Delta facility.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing, fabrication, low-automation environments, and demonstrates hands-on leadership that builds trust, accountability, and operational clarity.

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The Role

The Plant Manager - Delta, BC will oversee all plant operations including fabrication, production scheduling, materials management, quality, safety, maintenance, and workforce leadership. This leader will also have oversight, ensuring efficient inbound logistics, inventory control, and customer fulfillment meets customer expectations and company guidlines.

As the top Canadian executive, the Plant Manager will handle local compliance needs, liaise with regulatory bodies as appropriate, and ensure alignment with organizational standards and U.S. leadership.

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Key Leadership Mandates

1. Operational Management of a Fully Utilized Plant

Lead all daily plant operations across fabrication, assembly, material flow, and shipping/receiving. Ensure safety, quality, and throughput performance while optimizing labor productivity and resource utilization. Identify plant constraints and implement practical, cost-effective improvements. Oversee scheduling, production planning, and workflow optimization to increase output without major capital expansion.
2. Leadership, Culture & Workforce Development

Provide strong, clear leadership that is fair but firm, ensuring accountability while maintaining a respectful and stable work environment. Develop supervisors and lead hands, enhancing communication, performance expectations, and team engagement. Build a culture focused on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and professional conduct. Support skills development and cross-training within a largely manual labor environment.
3. Cross-Border Alignment & Collaboration

Work closely with U.S.-based executives who provide functional guidance, standards, and processes. Ensure Canadian operations are aligned with broader company strategy and operational frameworks. Communicate plant performance, risks, and opportunities consistently with U.S. operations leadership. Participate in cross-functional initiatives spanning engineering, procurement, finance, and product teams.
4. Government & Regulatory Compliance (Canada)

Oversee compliance with Canadian federal, provincial, and municipal regulations relevant to manufacturing, labor, safety, and environmental requirements. Ensure accurate reporting, documentation, and adherence to all mandated compliance frameworks. Represent the Canadian entity to local authorities, external agencies, and regulatory bodies as required. Maintain awareness of regulatory changes and ensure proactive adherence.
5. Process Improvement

Implement lean principles, workflow improvements, and basic automation where practical. Reduce bottlenecks, rework, scrap, and inefficiencies within fabrication and assembly processes. Introduce operational KPIs, visual management tools, and structured communication rhythms. Improve plant layout, material flow, and housekeeping to support safer and more efficient operations.
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Ideal Candidate Profile

15+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in fabrication, assembly, or automation industrial environments. Proven ability to lead teams in high-utilization plants where throughput and efficiency gains must come from process, people, and workflow improvements. Strong understanding of production scheduling, material flow, and quality performance in manual or semi-manual environments. Experience managing import/distribution warehouse operations is an asset. Effective, balanced leadership style--able to hold teams accountable while maintaining trust, fairness, and consistency. Strong understanding of Canadian regulatory requirements (labor, safety, environmental, import/export). Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with U.S.-based executives and integrate cross-border guidance into local operations. Financial acumen including cost control, labor management, and inventory optimization.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $150,000.00-$200,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person