Plant Manager

at  Metrie

WHO WE ARE

North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of interior millwork producing and selling interior finishings. We have been steadily growing our footprint and industry leadership for nearly 100 years. Established in 1926, still owned by the founding family, we continue to have the same focus on product excellence and a superior customer experience. We help people transform houses into homes. You’ve probably seen our products in the media featured on tv shows and magazines such as HGTV, Style At Home and House & Home, or by one of our Instagram influencers.
Why should you work for Metrie? With us, you’re more than just a number. We work hard to create a home for our Metrie family where you are empowered to be your best every day. Your contributions matter to us! We take pride in our culture of learning, ownership, and one team, and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.
Watch this video to see why our employees feel like they truly belong here: Metrie’s Brand Purpose

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a production manager or plant manager in a high volume 24/7 manufacturing environment. Wood product manufacturing experience is an asset
• Must have experience with one-piece flow process
• Engineering degree, wood science qualifications or business degree an asset
• Background in implementing, driving and coaching Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives in a manufacturing setting
• Qualifications in Six Sigma or Theory of Constraints an asset
• Demonstrated ability to lead and improve safety and plant financial performance
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business communications, policies, procedures, and governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports and business correspondences and effectively present information to management and customers

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Plant Manager for MDF Manufacturing – Calgary, Alberta is responsible for the plant’s financial results, operational excellence, employee growth and development in this highly automated, high volume, 24/7 plant. Additionally, the Plant Manager engages with and supports the customer and supplier relationship. Ideal candidates will have a passion for manufacturing a great product, providing outstanding customer service (internally and externally) and leading / developing teams.

• Operational Excellence: Create a team that is passionate about being professional and industry leading in all aspects of the plant operation
• Safety: Provide safety leadership to create a culture where safety is a core value and the team is driving for an injury-free workplace.
• Leadership: Develop a team that is inspired, motivated and organized to achieve great results over the long term.
• Customer Service: Ensure a consistent product supply to meet sales forecasts.
• Lean: Implement continuous improvement and operational best practices.
• Asset Utilization: Optimize care and deployment of the capital assets of the plant.
• New Product Introduction: Produce and deliver new products in an effective manner.
• Collaboration: Partner with other teams to ensure alignment on achieving areas of shared accountability such as customer satisfaction and financial metrics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Director, MDF Manufacturing - Calgary to create the annual business plan.
• Develop key objectives for direct reports that are supportive of the overall goals for the business.
• Foster a safety focused culture, promoting the importance of employee education and commitment to company goals.
• Identify, analyze and adopt appropriate industry best practices in manufacturing, production and safety.
• Lead teams, and develop initiatives that improve our productivity, reduce waste and lower our overall cost of production.
• Collaborate with leadership teams across Metrie to create, measure and improve operational KPI’s.
• Create, lead and sustain a robust safety culture in the plant. Measure critical safety metrics on a monthly basis, identify potential issues and take appropriate actions
• Provide leadership for employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training and development
• Lead and develop performance management competencies, SMART goal setting and individual development plan creation for direct reports
• Continue to mentor and develop competencies in your teams that lead to improved performance in their current role and/or future roles