Confidential Search
If you're a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or manufacturing leader who enjoys building strong teams, improving operations, and developing people, this may be worth exploring.
We're conducting a confidential search on behalf of a well-established manufacturing organization in British Columbia's Okanagan region.
The operation is stable, the workforce is experienced, and the leadership team has built a strong foundation. The opportunity is to step into an established operation and help take it to the next level through leadership, communication, planning, and continuous improvement.
The Role
As Plant Manager, you will lead a manufacturing operation of approximately 35-45 employees and provide overall direction across production, safety, quality, planning, scheduling, and workforce development.
You'll be supported by experienced supervisors and a team that takes pride in the quality of its work.
Success in this role will come from building strong relationships, developing leaders, improving coordination across the operation, and ensuring production goals are achieved safely and efficiently.
This is a highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both the operation and the people within it.
What Makes This Opportunity Different
Many manufacturing leadership opportunities are focused on fixing significant operational problems.
This is different.
The operation already has a strong foundation. The workforce is stable. The business has an established reputation and a long history of success.
The focus is on building, improving, and preparing the operation for future growth.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Lead an established manufacturing operation
- Work with an experienced leadership team
- Develop supervisors and future leaders
- Drive operational improvements
- Contribute to long-term business growth
- Build a long-term career within a stable organization
Who We're Looking For
We're interested in speaking with individuals who have experience leading manufacturing or industrial operations.
Relevant backgrounds may include:
- Manufacturing
- Construction materials
- Concrete or precast products
- Building products
- Fabrication
- Infrastructure products
- Forestry products
- Industrial production
- Other operationally complex manufacturing environments
You do not need direct precast experience to be considered.
We are primarily looking for strong operational leaders who have experience leading people, managing production environments, and improving operational performance.
The Ideal Candidate
You will likely bring:
- Experience leading manufacturing or industrial teams
- Responsibility for production, safety, quality, or operations
- Experience developing supervisors and frontline leaders
- Strong planning and scheduling capabilities
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence initiatives
- A practical, hands-on leadership style
Compensation & Location
Compensation is expected to be between $100,000 and $120,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
The role is based in the Okanagan region of British Columbia.
The Process
This search is being conducted confidentially.
After submitting your application, qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial confidential conversation to discuss the opportunity in greater detail.
Company information will be shared during the interview process with candidates whose background and interests align with the position.
Apply in Confidence
If you're interested in learning more, we encourage you to apply.
A brief conversation may help determine whether this opportunity aligns with your career goals, leadership style, and long-term objectives.
Pay: $100,000.00-$125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
