Plant Manager

Job summary

Lead the 24/7 resin manufacturing facility, owning safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, and continuous improvement while directing teams across production, process engineering, EHS, and maintenance. Strengthen operational performance, develop talent, meet site KPIs and cost targets, and collaborate with cross-functional and corporate partners.

Job details

Pacific International has been exclusively retained by a Fortune 500 building products manufacturer to find a Plant Manager for its resin facility in Crossfield, Alberta. The company runs a well-established operating system focused on continuous improvement. It is looking for a technically strong, continuous improvement minded leader to take ownership of a key chemical manufacturing operation. The site recently finished a major multi-year expansion that tripled production capacity. It is a 24/7, large-scale operation that makes polystyrene resin through reactive chemistry processes. The next Plant Manager will build on that investment, strengthen the operation, and help shape the facility's next phase. You'll own Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People and Continuous Improvement. You'll lead an experienced technical team across Production, Process Engineering, EHS and Maintenance. For the right leader, there is a clear path to broader responsibility across the wider Crossfield campus. Key Responsibilities: Provide a safe and engaging environment for all employees, making sure safety procedures, systems and metrics are consistently followed. Support ISO 14001 requirements. Make sure manufacturing systems and processes consistently deliver strong product quality and customer satisfaction. Achieve delivery and quality KPIs and support ISO 9001. Deliver site cost and productivity targets while keeping inventory accuracy high. Champion the organization's Operating System and lead continuous improvement initiatives across all areas of the operation. Build organizational capability by setting clear expectations, developing talent and driving accountability, while keeping a positive and respectful workplace culture. Lead talent development, succession planning and employee engagement initiatives. Partner with R&D, Engineering, Technical Services, Sales, Logistics, Purchasing, HR and corporate teams, serving as the local expert on plant-related topics. Requirements: Prior experience as a Plant Manager or Site Leader. Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Chemical or Mechanical strongly preferred. 10+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership. Experience with chemical unit operations; batch reactor experience is a plus. Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Knowledge of Alberta and Canadian regulations, including OHSA, ABSA and Ministry of Environment requirements. Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost control and capital project justification. Ability to support a 24/7 operation, including on-call availability. Travel up to 15%. About Pacific International: Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape. Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally. Pacific International Diversity Statement: At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. For further information, please contact Olivia.McCrossin@pacific-international.com or Laurie.Hartsfield@pacific-international.com.

What you’ll do

Lead the 24/7 resin manufacturing facility, owning safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, and continuous improvement while directing teams across production, process engineering, EHS, and maintenance. Strengthen operational performance, develop talent, meet site KPIs and cost targets, and collaborate with cross-functional and corporate partners.

Requirements

Requires prior experience as a Plant Manager or Site Leader and at least 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience, along with a bachelor's degree in engineering; chemical or mechanical engineering is strongly preferred. Candidates should bring chemical unit operations experience, Lean and Six Sigma knowledge, familiarity with Alberta and Canadian regulations, financial and capital project skills, and availability to support a 24/7 operation and travel up to 15%.

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Plant Leadership
• Chemical Manufacturing
• Reactive Chemistry
• Safety Management
• Quality Management
• Delivery and Cost Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Process Engineering
• Talent Development
• Succession Planning
• Financial Acumen
• Budgeting and Cost Control
• Capital Project Justification
• Regulatory Compliance

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Security & Safety