Plant Manager

Join Our Team at AMBICO – A World-Class Manufacturer of Doors, Frames, and Windows!

Are you ready to open the door to an exciting career in manufacturing? Our dynamic and innovative door manufacturing company is looking for passionate individuals to join our team!

AMBICO is a family-owned business with a proud legacy of excellence dating back to 1955. As a world-class manufacturer of high-performance and decorative doors, frames, and windows, our mission is to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients while maintaining a commitment to quality, precision, and design.

At AMBICO, we believe in opening doors to opportunity not just for our customers but also for our team members. With decades of expertise and a dedicated in-house engineering team, we partner with communities, clients, and collaborators worldwide to create products that make a lasting impact. Together, we are shaping the future of Specialty doors that keep people, information, and property safe.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Director, Manufacturing Operations, the Plant Manager oversees manufacturing operations, ensuring productivity, safety, and product quality goals are met or exceeded. Working within a unionized environment, the role includes managing front-line supervisors and coordinating with multiple departments to support continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong people management skills and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and labor relations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lead and manage all plant operations to meet production goals, quality standards, and safety regulations. Troubleshoot plant operations issues to minimize disruption to manufacturing operations.
2. Monitor short and long-term production goals and manage plant resources to meet them. Coordinate with the production scheduler and Lead Hands to ensure compliance with or updates to the production schedule.
3. Manage staff requirements including coordinating the Lead Hands to ensure adequate staffing, equipment, and materials. Coach and support Lead Hands in developing daily and shift-based plans.
4. Develop and manage plant budgets, cost controls, and resource planning. Monitor and approve expenses within the approval limits. Update records for accounting purposes. Ensure budget alignment with all expenses.
5. Utilize system data (e.g., Sage 300 & Misys) to monitor progress, identify inefficiencies, and make data-driven recommendations.
6. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and employee engagement with plant staff and department managers to manage and implement changes.
7. Prepare and share key performance indicators, such as but not limited to productivity, on-time delivery rate, downtime, and labour productivity, to make recommendations based on data-informed metrics.
8. Ensure plant operations comply with applicable regulatory standards and internal quality systems. This includes appropriate equipment certification and maintenance requirements.
9. Drive initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and optimize workflow.
10. Communicate updates, process changes, and expectations clearly and proactively.
11. Serve as a member and liaison to the joint health and safety committee (JHSC).
12. Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
13. Work collaboratively and safely with colleagues in cross-functional roles and departments for related projects.
14. Other related duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:Education: Post-secondary education in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.

• Minimum of 6 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a unionized setting.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, ERP systems, and production scheduling.
• Experience with Misys or similar inventory management systems is a strong asset.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and change for continuous improvement.
• Experience managing expenses and budgets to operational needs.
• Experience measuring and preparing key performance indicators to make data-informed decisions.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and project management tools.

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Focus: The extent to which employees know their customers (both internal and external) identifies their needs and serves them in a professional and courteous manner that is satisfactory.
• Teamwork: Working co-operatively and collaboratively with others to achieve group and organizational goals.
• Professionalism: The extent to which the employee consistently demonstrates and maintains proper workplace behaviour ethics, and values in performing job duties, interacting with co-workers, customers and general public presenting a positive image of the company.
• Adaptability: The ability to readily adjust one’s behavior and react positively to change to meet the demands of a changing work environment. Understands and appreciates different and opposing perspectives on an issue, adapting one’s approach as the requirements of a situation change, and changing or easily accepting changes in one’s own organization or job requirements.
• Communication: The ability to clearly deliver and receive information to communicate effectively with others in both written and spoken forms.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: The capacity to recognize, systematically clarify and define problematic situations by applying a clear, logical thought process to understand the situation, identify solution/s for their consequences and selecting /recommending the best course of action.

WORK CONDITIONS:

• This role is full-time on-site based on operational requirements.
• The work environment is in a manufacturing plant, which may be dusty at times.
• May require evening or weekend shifts on occasion.

POSTING INFORMATION:

• This is for an existing vacancy.
• Annual Salary: CA$ 99,475 to CA$ 120,000

WHY JOIN AMBICO?

AMBICO offers more than just a job; we provide a fulfilling career with the following benefits:

• Competitive Salary and Performance-Based Incentives: Your hard work and contributions are rewarded.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Ensuring you and your family are supported.
• Paid Time Off and a Supportive Work Environment: Work-life balance and a team that values your well-being.
• Opportunities for Professional Development and Training: Grow your skills and advance your career with us.
• Work with a Team that Values Family, Tradition, and Excellence: Be part of a legacy built on trust and innovation.

AMBICO is committed to diversity and equity in our workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Women, Aboriginal persons, Persons with disabilities, Ethnic minorities, Persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, Visible minorities, and others who may contribute to the diversification of our workforce and share our values.

If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us at hr@ambico.com as soon as possible if you require any adaptive measures to support your participation. We provide accommodation to ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.

Apply Today!

Apply by sending your resume to recruitment@ambico.com and quote 25-16 Plant Manager in the subject line by July 7, 2025 by 4:00 pm ET. If you would like more information about this position, including the full job description, please contact HR.

Note: Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis and may take place before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us at hr@ambico.com as soon as possible if you require any adaptive measures to support your participation. We provide accommodation to ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.