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Our client is searching for a strategic, handson Plant Manager to take the helm of a busy Oakville manufacturing facility. This is a role for a leader who thrives on momentumsomeone who can elevate performance, inspire teams, and build a culture where safety, quality, and efficiency are nonnegotiable.What Youll DriveFull ownership of daily plant operations, ensuring production targets and customer commitments are consistently metSmarter, faster workflows through optimized labour planning, equipment utilization, and waste reductionA relentless focus on product quality, ontime delivery, and costeffective manufacturingKPIdriven decisionmaking, with proactive corrective actions to keep performance at its peakA safetyfirst environment where compliance, training, and accountability are embedded in every processA highperforming team through strong leadershiphiring, coaching, developing, and evaluating talentBudget oversight, inventory management, and supply chain coordination to support operational goalsStrategic collaboration with senior leadership on forecasting, longrange planning, and continuous improvement initiativesWhat You BringA Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field510 years of plant or operations management experience within manufacturingWorking within a unionized environmentA proven ability to lead, motivate, and elevate teams in fastpaced environmentsStrong command of production planning, cost control, and quality assuranceWorking knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and safety regulationsA mindset that blends strategic thinking with handson leadership and a drive for operational excellenceSummit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.Please send your resume to Shannon Terpstra at