Plant Manager

Air Liquide•Vaughan, ON

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager holds full operational and strategic accountability for the Maple facility. This leadership role is responsible for driving excellence across manufacturing, safety, and financial performance while fostering a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate will blend hands-on operational oversight with sophisticated project management and financial acumen to ensure the facility meets the highest standards of Airgas efficiency and safety.

Requirements

6+ years of professional experience, including a supervisory or leadership role.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.
Knowledge of Safety and Regulatory Compliance including TDG & Ministry of Environment, and experience with hazardous material regulations.
Proficiency with the Google platform, including experience with Sheets.
Good oral and writing skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with branch associates and all levels of management within Airgas.
Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of industrial chemical distribution, logistics, and inventory management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct the daily operations of the plant, including outbound delivery schedules and inbound product supply chain management.
Champion plant efficiencies by creating a continuous flow of operational improvements and reviewing Airgas Dashboards and KPIs.
Oversee plant and vehicle maintenance, collaborating with the Fleet Manager to ensure asset reliability.
Lead capital projects from inception to completion, including estimate retention, contractor scheduling, and safety oversight.
Perform in-depth monthly P&L analysis to ensure fiscal health.
Partner with regional leadership on annual budgeting and capital project planning.
Manage and review associate expenses to ensure strict adherence to company policy.
Cultivate a world-class safety culture, leading regular facility safety meetings and ensuring 100% compliance with E2 Regulations and Lockout Tag/EC&IP protocols.
Maintain rigorous standards for TDG Hours of Service, Ministry of Environment regulations, and hazardous material (Hazmat) handling.
Direct the creation, review, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to guarantee quality and consistency.
Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, coaching, training, and performance management.
Foster employee development programs and motivate teams to achieve operational excellence.
Manage time-keeping, leave of absences, and driver hour distribution to minimize overtime while maximizing output.