Plant Manager Barrie, ON

Location: Barrie, Ontario

Reports To: CEO

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About CamTran: CamTran is Canadas largest full-line distribution oil-filled transformer company, offering manufacturing, repair, remanufacturing, and service solutions. We are ISO 9001:2015 certified, operating in multiple locations across Canada, and committed to delivering top-quality products and services to our customers. We embrace Lean Manufacturing principles and invest in automation, training, and continuous improvement to enhance our operations.

About the Role: We are currently searching for a Plant Manager to oversee the operations of our Barrie facility, as well as provide operational oversight and staffing management for our two smaller fabrication locations in Tiffin and Saunders (30-40 employees each). This role is crucial in ensuring efficiency, productivity, and compliance while fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. The Plant Manager will be responsible for leading production teams, optimizing manufacturing processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily plant operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, and efficiency goals are met.
• Oversee daily plant operations at the Barrie facility, along with staffing and oversight for the Tiffin and Saunders fabrication locations.
• Provide strategic leadership and execute short- and long-term business strategies for operational growth.
• Manage plant performance across key metrics including safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity.
• Supervise and support Production, Material Planning, Engineering, and Maintenance teams.
• Foster Lean Manufacturing principles such as 5S, waste elimination, pull production, and continuous improvement.
• Lead workforce planning, including hiring, training, and mentoring employees to build a strong operational team.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 procedures, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines.
• Develop and manage the annual operating budget, including capital expenditure planning.
• Partner with HR to develop succession planning and employee development initiatives.

Minimum Requirements & Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a fabrication/manufacturing environment (transformer manufacturing preferred).
• Strong understanding of welding fabrication and industrial production processes.
• Strong knowledge of welding fabrication and industrial production processes in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred (Green Belt or higher is a plus).
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing Management, or a related field is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and value stream mapping.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Working Conditions:

• This role requires frequent standing, walking, and exposure to a manufacturing environment.
• Travel to other CamTran locations may be required on occasion.

Compensation Package:

• Competitive Salary
• Group Health, Dental, and Vision Care Benefit Plan
• RRSP Program
• Monthly Profit Sharing Bonus
• L.E.A.R.N Program Opportunities
• Personal Protective Equipment Allowance
• Opportunities to Advance within the Company
• Employee Engagement Events

Cam Tran welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.