Plant Manager

Thomson Gordon Group•Burlington, ON

4d•CA$110,000 - CA$150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Thomson-Gordon Group - Thordon Bearings Inc. is a privately owned, global leader in designing, manufacturing, supplying, and installing pollution-free, non-metallic bearing and seal systems. Headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, the company has been in operation since 1911. As a 4th-generation, family-owned business, Thordon Bearings is committed to environmental stewardship, with products that eliminate oil and grease in various applications worldwide. The company fosters a culture of diversity, inclusion, and career growth, with many employees having long tenures.

Requirements

Superior motivational skills and the ability to train and drive CI methods and initiatives into managers and subordinate personnel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A Team Player, with the ability to coach and mentor managerial personnel and instill cultural values in all Plant personnel.
Experience and/or formal training in manufacturing management.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Innovative thinker, driven to act proactively and act when needed.
Strong communication, influencing and team building skills.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated technical aptitude (mechanical engineering, chemical processing).
Experience in mentoring, developing and motivating employees.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Able to deal with a demanding and changing work environment.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
10 years of experience working in a manufacturing setting.
A minimum of 10 years of management experience.
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and principles is a must.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day execution of Thordon Bearing Production and the facility.
Leading and driving results and improvements in Manufacturing Products and Processes.
Ensuring the safe, efficient, and capable operation of Production.
Delivering quality products on time to customers.
Driving continuous improvement to execute manufacturing operations goals while adhering to company values and safety dedication.
Driving improvement to meet the corporate strategic plan, including growth strategies, as they relate to manufacturing operations.
Continuously developing people to support the changing/growing requirements of manufacturing operations.
Developing the strategy, plan, and timeline for key initiatives defined by the C.O.O. annually.
Driving the execution of corporate safety programs across employees and the facility.
Ensuring manufacturing operations are fully capable of producing quality products.
Driving Quality Improvements and Reduction in Measurable Waste.
Developing and executing Key Initiatives in Operations annually.
Supporting growth plans as they apply to manufacturing.
Investing in formal training, mentoring, and coaching for Manufacturing Operations staff, and providing input to performance evaluations.
Fostering teamwork and transparency within the manufacturing group and all other areas of the business.
Developing an operating budget for all manufacturing operations annually, including operating expenses and CAPEX schedule.
Leading and, where appropriate, redefining workflow process improvement.
Driving Lean Manufacturing Principles and culture across Operations.
Supporting the C.O.O. to ensure facilities comply with all local legislative regulations, including environmental, municipal, and federal legislation.
Ensuring appropriate policies and procedures are in place for all manufacturing operations and that they are followed.
Undertaking other tasks as assigned by the C.O.O.