Plant Manager – Molded Foam

• Culture & Leadership: Create a positive, highly engaged workplace culture. You will coach, mentor, and develop team members at all levels in problem-solving and real-time production troubleshooting.

• Strategic Operations: Lead the development and execution of manufacturing initiatives, production systems, and long-term strategic plans across the enterprise.

• Continuous Improvement: Integrate Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen tools to optimize business systems, evaluate processes, and improve production standards through time studies.

• Workforce Planning: Manage staffing levels, production schedules, and resource allocation to meet demands with a healthy sense of urgency.

• Stakeholder Relations: Maintain open, successful communication channels with vendors, customers, internal departments, and cross-functional teams.

• Industry Expertise: Strong experience within a molded foam manufacturing environment. Familiarity or formulation experience with polyurethane chemicals is a major asset.

• Proven Leadership: 8+ years of management experience within manufacturing, showcasing positive team motivation and effective conflict resolution.

• Operational Toolkit: Strong inventory and production management skills, with a solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen principles.

• Analytical Mindset: A detail-oriented approach to problem-solving, with the ability to take calculated, independent risks to improve business outcomes.

• Education: A University degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field with relevant manufacturing management experience is preferred.

Trevor Frances Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.