Plant Manager - #1413337

Who We Are

IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. Sustainability is essential to the long-term success of our business.

As a packaging company that develops plastic-based solutions for our customers, it is imperative that we meet the customer needs while being mindful of our operational impacts and the need to preserve our planet. We are committed to running our business responsibly and in ways that drive environmental, social and economic value for our stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees and local communities. We employ over 2,500 people in 16 manufacturing facilities, 2 corporate & sales offices and 2 R&D facilities across Canada, Europe, and the United States.

Read more about our story at: www.iplglobal.com

The role

As Plant Manager, you will be responsible for the financial and operational performance of the plant. You will ensure the efficient and safe production of high-quality packaging products, manage financial budgets, and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations. You will work to optimize processes, improve productivity, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, this role involves strategic planning to meet customer demands, talent management to foster a skilled workforce, and problem-solving to address operational challenges. The Plant Manager plays a crucial role in steering the plant towards achieving its business objectives and maintaining a competitive edge in the market. The role is fully accountable for driving the growth agenda for the site.

As a Plant Manager at IPL you will: 

• Oversee all operational activities for the plant
• Promote a culture of “safety first” and environmental sustainability
• Continuously improving the quality of products to meet the set standards and customers’ requirements
• Managing the performance and development of the team to ensure business continuity and fulfil succession planning goals
• Controlling expenditure and managing capital requirements within a set budgets
• Building effective professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive maintenance program for the plant
• Implement communication framework to establish a clear direction and focus on priorities
• Define areas for improvement, drive change and demonstrate results with data
• Hire talent and develop a best-in-class functional teams
• Be the plant sponsor for employee engagement, retention initiatives and programs
• Develop systems and processes to ensure site level procurement activities are at or better than standard cost while aligned to and supporting global supply chain initiatives
• Represent the plant at global and regional functional meetings

What you will bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of ten years of plant supervisory experience, including three years in operations management within the plastics packaging industry.
• Proven success in managing operations, overseeing functions such as accounting, finance, safety, human resources, and quality.
• Certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Project Management will be an advantage.

If you have the above experience and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, apply today to find out more!