Plant Manager
About The Position
At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, we are building more than products. We are building careers with purpose. As a proudly Canadian, family-owned leader in sustainable manufacturing, we transform 100% recycled plastic into innovative solutions used across North America. Sustainability is not just something we talk about; it is built into everything we do. We move fast. We solve problems. We take pride in doing meaningful work that makes a real impact. We invest in our people, promote from within, and create real opportunities for growth across our organization. If you are someone who rolls up your sleeves, thinks creatively, and is ready to grow with a company that is redefining sustainable manufacturing, this could be your next move. At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, we don't just manufacture bottled water: We're building one of North America's most innovative and sustainable beverage manufacturing organizations. We're looking for a technical manufacturing leader who understands that great operations begin with reliable equipment, but also recognizes that true plant leadership means balancing the needs of Production, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, Safety, and the business as a whole. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who built their career through Maintenance, Engineering, or Technical Operations before progressing into broader operational leadership. Whether you're currently a Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, or Production Manager, we're looking for someone who has successfully transitioned beyond maintenance while maintaining the technical credibility to lead and challenge a highly skilled maintenance team. If you're passionate about equipment reliability, operational excellence, developing people, and making decisions that improve the performance of an entire manufacturing operation, we'd like to hear from you.
Requirements
- Progressive leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
- Strong technical background through Maintenance Management, Engineering Management, Reliability Leadership, or a similar technical leadership role
- Demonstrated progression into broader operational leadership with responsibility for multiple functional areas, such as Production, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, Planning, or Supply Chain
- Experience within Food, Beverage, or High-Speed Packaging manufacturing
- Experience leading highly automated manufacturing operations with a strong focus on equipment reliability, operational performance, and continuous improvement
- Strong financial and business acumen, including budgeting, capital planning, and KPI management
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, or a similar operational leadership role
- Experience within a high-speed bottling environment
- Post-secondary education in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related discipline
- Earned the respect of maintenance teams through strong technical knowledge and hands-on leadership
- Understands how decisions made in Maintenance impact Production, Quality, Warehouse, Safety, and customer service
- Thinks beyond individual departments and makes decisions that improve overall plant performance
- Leads with urgency, accountability, and sound judgment
- Is comfortable challenging ideas, driving change, and making difficult decisions when necessary
- Builds strong teams through coaching, mentorship, and collaboration
- Enjoys being present on the production floor and leading by example
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership across all aspects of our Shelburne Water operation, including: Leading day-to-day plant operations across Production, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and Safety
- Driving operational performance through safety, quality, productivity, cost, and customer service excellence
- Providing technical leadership to maximize equipment reliability and plant uptime
- Partnering closely with Maintenance leadership to strengthen preventive maintenance, reliability, troubleshooting, and long-term asset performance
- Balancing operational priorities to ensure decisions support the overall success of the plant—not just one department
- Leading, coaching, and developing supervisors and frontline leaders while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Managing operating budgets, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business results
- Building strong cross-functional relationships while maintaining a highly visible leadership presence on the production floor
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $130,000–$150,000 annually
- Annual performance bonus
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Retirement savings program
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- A collaborative leadership team committed to continuous improvement
- The opportunity to lead a high-performing manufacturing operation within a growing organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
