Plant Manager

Brief Description

Plant Manager

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Cham Clad, a division of Wausau Supply Company, is a leading manufacturer of premium 100% PVC architectural cladding systems for commercial and residential applications across North America. Founded on a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, Cham Clad has grown from a custom finishing business into a trusted provider of low-maintenance, high-performance building solutions. Manufactured in Edmonton, Alberta, and supported by an extensive North American network, Cham Clad combines advanced decorative film technology with durable PVC construction to deliver products that offer exceptional modern beauty, longevity, and sustainability.

Backed by Wausau Supply Company's values of service, innovation, safety and integrity, Cham Clad is dedicated to helping architects, builders, and homeowners bring their design visions to life.

Cham Clad Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead all aspects of plant operations and ensure manufacturing objectives are achieved in alignment with financial and strategic targets. This role is responsible for maximizing operational efficiency, machine utilization, labor productivity, product quality, lead-time performance, and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who excels at developing teams, improving processes, and driving continuous improvement across the facility.

• Provide direct supervision and development of production supervisors, manufacturing engineering, materials, production scheduling, and all plant personnel.
• Work with the Cham Clad business unit and operations teams to maintain lead times at targeted levels.
• Develop and maintain current and future state value stream maps and implementation plans.
• Plan, monitor, execute, and communicate daily, monthly, and annual production goals.
• Collaborate with the Materials Team to establish effective inventory management procedures.
• Ensure proper maintenance and maximum utilization of production machinery and equipment.
• Coordinate with scheduling, receiving, shipping, and engineering departments to support smooth operations.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all safety protocols and procedures.
• Enforce corporate safety and housekeeping policies and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance value stream performance and plant processes.
• Provide input to improve plant flow, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Improve productivity through employee involvement, manpower planning, lean manufacturing, materials planning, and synchronized production.
• Optimize customer service levels through schedule attainment and on-time shipping performance.
• Manage direct labor, including staffing levels, overtime usage, and alignment with sales and operations plans.
• Support corporate maintenance initiatives and participate in project teams focused on operational improvements.
• Develop a flexible, cross-trained workforce.
• Provide input to manufacturing engineering on plant layout, process flow, routings, labor standards, work methods, capital equipment, and quality levels.
• Develop long-term strategic plans to achieve operational excellence and support Cham Clad’s growth and profitability targets.
• Monitor production and sales activity, identify variances to budget, and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage salary expenditures, including overtime and merit increases.
• Represent Cham Clad Manufacturing during tours, interviews, vendor visits, and other external interactions.
• Collaborate with business unit managers to develop and implement strategic business plans.
• Understand, communicate, and…