Plant Operations Manager

Peterborough Area, OntarioFull-Time | Permanent | On-SiteWe are partnering with a well-established organization operating within the industrial and environmental services sector to hire a Plant Operations Manager.This is a key leadership position with overall responsibility for plant performance, people, culture, production, safety, financial results and continuous improvement.The organization is looking for a collaborative, hands-on leader who can build a strong team environment, coach and develop employees, and bring structure, accountability and operational discipline to the facility.Compensation & BenefitsCompensation commensurate with experience. Discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance. Comprehensive health and dental benefits. Schedule & Location This is a fully on-site position in the Peterborough area. The role operates primarily during daytime hours The facility operates two shifts, as the senior plant leader, occasional flexibility may be required for after-hours operational issues, emergencies or other plant needs.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and accountability for plant operations, performance and culture. Lead, coach and develop the Plant Supervisor, Lead Hand, administrative staff and broader plant team. Build a collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on accountability, communication and continuous improvement. Manage plant budgets, operating costs, P&L performance and capital expenditures. Monitor and improve key plant KPIs related to production, safety, cost, quality and operational performance. Conduct performance reviews and address employee performance, development and workplace concerns. Oversee production planning and ensure operational targets are achieved. Work closely with the Plant Supervisor, who manages the day-to-day activities of production operators. Support maintenance planning and coordinate with maintenance personnel to minimize equipment downtime. Ensure strong health and safety practices are maintained throughout the facility. Identify opportunities to improve plant processes, productivity, throughput and efficiency. Maintain appropriate staffing levels and effectively allocate plant resources. Review plant reporting and operational data to support sound decision-making. Maintain oversight of inventory, materials and production flow. Support customer requirements and operational commitments. Ensure the facility remains compliant with applicable safety, environmental and operational requirements.

Qualifications

Previous Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager or similar leadership experience within a plant/manufacturing environment. 5+ years of relevant plant experience is preferred. Experience with budgeting, P&L management and operational cost control. Previous responsibility for employee performance reviews, coaching and development. Strong production planning and operational leadership experience. Proven ability to improve team culture and build a collaborative, accountable work environment. Strong financial, analytical and problem-solving skills. Why Join?This is an opportunity for an experienced plant leader who wants genuine ownership of an operation rather than responsibility for only one department or shift.You will have the autonomy to bring forward ideas, improve processes, develop the existing leadership team and help build a stronger plant culture, while receiving support and guidance from senior operations leadership.Disclosure: This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of 3 Step Recruitment's clients and is not for speculative or pipeline recruitment. 3 Step Recruitment and/or our client may use, from time to time, AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are intended to support, not replace, human judgment and decision-making throughout the recruitment process.