Job Description

Our people are METHOD's greatest strength.

Come and join the team and be part of a great culture while enjoying the pursuit of new products and continual growth for various divisions inclusive of

EXO Construction Group

specialized in Flat Pack Pre-Fabricated Building Systems.

We are a

growing

Design, Engineering & Manufacturing company based in South Surrey with clients across North America. Our 40-person team manufactures everything from one-off custom products for the entertainment industry; to high volume products for a specific customer, to in-house products and systems through a variety of distribution channels to multiple markets and customer segments.

If you are energetic, driven and excited about leading a growing production team with domestic design, engineering & manufacturing, you might be the perfect fit to join our team as a

Plant Manager

.

OVERVIEW:

As the Plant Manager, you lead the Manufacturing Group. The goal of the Manufacturing Group is to manage in-house and external manufacturing resources to fabricate and deliver on-time quality products to our customers.

You are the directly responsible individual for effective and efficient manufacturing of products for our customers. You achieve this by overseeing Daily Operations; Planning ahead; Analyzing performance; Leading your People; pursuing Operational Excellence by continuously seeking to improve; and fostering a Culture of Safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership

Serve as a key member of the senior management team, contributing to strategic planning, operational targets, and business objectives. Develop ROI analyses and business cases for equipment upgrades and organizational improvements.
Daily Operations

Lead day-to-day production team resource management to ensure efficient operations by enabling: timely and efficient communication of information; timely procurement and distribution of material; timely and efficient production processes; timely and efficient packaging and shipping of product Review customer contracts and requirements to assess production capacity and capability, ensuring manufacturing can deliver on time and to specification before commitments are made. Collaborate with Sales and Design teams to align customer expectations with production realities. Manage production schedules to optimize efficiency, equipment utilization and delivery dates. Ensure smooth documentation and communication flows within the Manufacturing Team and across company teams. Oversee quality management systems, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements. Ensure all testing, inspection, and documentation are completed, and that non-conformances are properly documented, analyzed, and addressed to minimize recurrence and cost impact. Provide direct customer support when manufacturing issues require escalation, ensuring customer-focused problem resolution and communication. Ensure complete and accurate data entry across company systems (MRP, CRP, order entry, schedule data input, work order traveler data, non-conformance records, timecards, etc.). Oversee procurement operations and key supplier relationships to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of materials needed for efficient production, including general stock levels, raw materials, assemblies, and parts manufactured by third parties. Manage inventory control systems and processes to maintain accurate stock levels, optimize turnover, and provide regular reporting and analysis. Ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained for general inventory, project materials, and consumables to support efficient production operations. Ensure maximum equipment availability through planned maintenance, emergency repair management, and current certifications. Maintain a clean and organized physical plant. Ensure company policies and procedures are understood and followed.
Planning and Analysis

Meet established manufacturing KPIs including delivery performance, quality metrics, and operational efficiency targets. Analyze performance data to identify improvements and report results to management. Review and understand the impact of resource constraints and potential future orders, and work with other groups (e.g. Sales & Design) to ensure customer needs & expectations are met. Report production results and use information available across the company to project future volumes. Ensure Quality documentation analysis to identify areas for improvement, minimize recurrence and cost impact. Ensure proper performance data is recorded to enable analysis of performance and identify improvements to processes, equipment, or products. Identify new equipment needs and prepare business case and capital investment proposals. Identify and mitigate potential constraints with minimal organizational impact.
People Leadership

Support and promote our company culture by creating a work environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, innovation and staff engagement. Work with company resources to recruit, interview, on-board, train, mentor, coach, discipline and terminate manufacturing staff as needed. Provide or facilitate any training needed for the Manufacturing Group. Guide staff on policies and procedures. Coach and mentor the manufacturing team. Recommend changes in staffing levels to ensure the right levels of staff are available for work required of the Manufacturing Group. Conduct performance reviews of all Manufacturing Group personnel in line with company policy. Authorize overtime, vacations and sick leave for all personnel within the Manufacturing Group. Ensure all staff have access to the appropriate training and assist with staff training when required.
Operational Excellence

Monitor and control manufacturing costs to optimize operational efficiency. Collaborate with leadership in budget development and provide cost reporting to support financial planning and decision-making. Work with suppliers, vendors, subcontractors and internal departments to identify creative, effective solutions to challenges. Continuously seek to reduce cost and increase operational efficiency. Foster a can-do attitude. Continuously seek to enhance speed and efficiency without compromising safety or quality, by observing current production processes and encouraging active discussion by team members.
Health & Safety

Instill a Safety Culture in the Manufacturing Team. Ensure WorkSafe regulation compliance. Participate as a member of (and lead if necessary) the Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Monitor First Aid reports to identify trends and avoidable risks. Ensure a current Fire Safety Plan is maintained. Conduct periodic emergency evacuation procedures as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 5 years' experience in leading manufacturing operations (10 years' experience is a strong asset) Excellent organizational and leaderships skills Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) Experience with monitoring and reporting KPIs in a manufacturing setting Excellent project management skills Strong decision-making skills with a results-driven approach Demonstrated ability in manufacturing and/or steel fabrication experience Good understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations Superior attention to detail and multi-tasking capabilities

OUR VALUES

Collaboration Customer Focused Agility Passion Innovation Accountability

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our greatest asset is our people. In addition to our dedicated, family atmosphere we offer:

Competitive wages On-going career development programs Multiple company events

(Culture Club)

Vacation & paid time off Extended health care Dental care Disability and life insurance
Thanks to the collaborative and supportive culture, METHOD is always progressing and understands the importance of growing as a team.

If you are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application!

For more information about METHOD and EXO, please visit www.methodinnovates.com and www.exoconstructiongroup.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $100,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Surrey, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

Manufacturing: 7 years (required) Logistics: 3 years (preferred) Steel Fabrication: 5 years (preferred) Production management: 5 years (required) Supply chain: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person