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. Ready to take the next step in your manufacturing leadership career? At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, we're looking for a hands-on, technically strong manufacturing leader who is ready to grow into broader site leadership. Whether you're currently a Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or an experienced Plant Manager looking for your next challenge, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. This isn't a turnaround assignment. Shelburne Water is one of the highest-performing facilities within our manufacturing network and plays a critical role in supporting our broader operations. We're looking for a leader who can build upon an already successful foundation, develop people, strengthen reliability, and help drive the next generation of operational excellence. If you're hungry to learn, eager to grow, and want the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a rapidly expanding organization, we'd like to hear from you.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
- Strong maintenance and technical background required
- Hands-on experience supporting mechanical, electrical, maintenance, reliability, trades, or engineering functions
- Experience leading maintenance, engineering, production, manufacturing, operations, or plant teams
- Experience within food, beverage, packaging, plastics, pharmaceutical, aerospace, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments that have high-speed packaging
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Proven ability to lead people, build teams, and drive results
- A high sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability
Nice To Haves
- Previous Plant Manager experience is considered an asset, but is not required
Responsibilities
- Leading all aspects of plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and warehouse functions
- Building and developing high-performing teams through coaching, accountability, and leadership
- Driving safety, operational performance, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement
- Partnering closely with maintenance and production teams to maximize uptime and efficiency
- Supporting capital projects, operational improvements, and long-term plant strategy
- Maintaining a strong presence on the production floor and building credibility with employees at all levels
- Developing future leaders and strengthening the culture of accountability, urgency, and operational excellence
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary of $120-0140K/year to start (plus bonus)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Extended health and dental benefits
- RRSP company match
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Continuous learning and development
- A collaborative, team-oriented culture
- The opportunity to work directly with experienced operational leaders and grow within a rapidly expanding organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
