An established commercial millwork operation located in the Fraser Valley serving the local BC commercial and retail market is looking for a Plant Manager to lead our production operations. Our company is expanding steadily each year as our reputation for quality and organization continues to grow.
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Plant Manager that will be the right fit with our existing team of qualified designers, managers and production staff and a proven performer that can keep our major projects organized, on time and on budget while maintaining quality expectations.
As the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for building and maintaining business success by identifying, qualifying, and overseeing millwork projects within the decided-upon budgets, timelines, and scope and ensuring plant operations align with company goals. The functions include business development, organizing, planning, management and mentoring – all while collaborating with sub-contractors and colleagues to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
The successful candidate is a self-starter who possesses excellent communication skills, is extremely organized, detail-oriented, has a positive attitude, knowledge of the architectural woodworking business, can multi-task, and works well under pressure and deadlines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5+ years of leadership experience in a custom commercial millwork production operation.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial millwork processes and materials.
• Strong business acumen as it relates to production management. Demonstrated ability to manage production budgets and schedules within project expectations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, leadership and time management skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret shop drawings, production schedules, and labor reports.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proven written / verbal communication and interpersonal skills to lead diverse, cross- functional teams.
  This is a key management position requiring a full breadth of design, production, and leadership capabilities. It is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to advance their career with a company that is well established with a reputation for excellence.
  We offer competitive wages, good benefits, and an opportunity to grow in a supportive work environment. You will work in a stable, organized work environment with the latest equipment and a great production team.
  If this position suits your qualifications and interests please apply promptly. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. Phone, online and live interviews (fully spread out in a spacious area to maintain safety) are ongoing until the position is filled. Please ensure that your contact information is up to date and complete so that we can contact you directly to schedule an interview. Resumes, and all interviews, are held in confidence.

• Oversee all plant operations including custom production, job scheduling, material flow, and quality control.
• Ensure efficient and accurate time tracking, project status updates, labour cost analysis, risk identification and issue resolution.
• Oversee and monitor inbound material inventories in order to comply with pre-determined production schedules and adherence to quality standards.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineering to ensure shop drawings and cutlists are accurate, clear and complete for production staff use.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with WSBC standards.
• Monitor KPIs such as throughput, labor efficiency, and project deadlines.
• Providing weekly projections to the executive team as well as updating relevant stakeholders / team members on project progress.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and coordinate repairs or upgrades as needed.
• Fostering and maintaining positive, cooperative working relationships with and amongst production team members as well as internal and external clients.
• Resolving client issues that arise with high customer service standards.
• Collaborating with senior management as it relates to budgets, expenses, and profits as well as detecting cost-related issues.
• Coaching and mentoring team members.