Head of Manufacturing, Plant Production

• Lead the plant operations of a fast-growing Canadian manufacturer, with the freedom to overhaul production and reshape how the plant runs for years to come
• Earn a competitive annual salary of $100,000-$130,000, plus a company bonus, extended health benefits and RRSP matching
• Work alongside a leadership team that values your input, with the opportunity to develop the people around you

About Waterloo Biofilter Systems Inc.

Waterloo Biofilter Systems Inc. is a Canadian-owned and operated company that develops, designs, manufactures and maintains advanced onsite wastewater treatment systems for residential, commercial, communal and light industrial applications. Since its first pilot installation in 1991, the company has built a strong reputation for reliable treatment, low electricity use, long service life and dependable maintenance support. Its proprietary trickle filter technology treats sewage and other wastewaters by removing pollutants such as E. coli, BOD, TSS and nitrogen, helping protect natural ecosystems and water supplies. With the addition of RH2O’s moving bed biofilm reactor technology, Waterloo Biofilter can serve an even broader range of treatment needs, from single homes and cottages to restaurants, resorts, golf courses and larger high-flow operations. For people looking to build a career in a growing environmental industry, Waterloo Biofilter offers meaningful work backed by proven Canadian technology.

For more information, please visit our website: waterloo-biofilter.com

About the Opportunity

Due to the company’s continued growth, Waterloo Biofilter Systems Inc. is looking for a full-time Head of Manufacturing based onsite in Guelph, ON.

Reporting to the CEO as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in modernizing the plant and bringing its operations up to the standard of world-class manufacturers.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for leading day-to-day plant operations and the plant team. You will also drive the labour efficiency, inventory control and logistics improvements that will shape how the plant operates for years to come.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading day-to-day plant operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, consistently and to established quality standards
• Assessing current workflows, processes, systems and plant layout to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement
• Championing Lean manufacturing, Kaizen and continuous improvement principles throughout the plant
• Developing standardized, repeatable work processes and procedures that promote consistency, efficiency and accountability
• Driving labour efficiencies and overseeing production planning and scheduling to align people, materials and resources with production requirements
• Overseeing material planning and purchasing, including long-lead-time items and opportunities for cost savings
• Managing the flow of materials and finished goods through receiving, production, warehousing and shipping
• Overseeing inventory management and control, including cycle counts and physical inventories, and resolving discrepancies at their root cause
• Establishing operational measures and using data to monitor output, capacity, quality and downtime
• Identifying and implementing technology, automation and system improvements within a full ERP environment (Business Central)
• Leading, coaching and developing the plant team by setting clear expectations, building engagement and guiding employees through change
• Promoting a strong safety and quality culture, including quality checks, root-cause analysis and corrective actions

About You

To qualify, you will need 6+ years as a Plant VP or in a similar senior plant leadership role, including experience running a manufacturing plant of 50 or more employees. Equivalent combinations of education and substantial relevant plant leadership experience will be considered. As this is a hands-on role, you must also be able to walk and stand throughout the day, and to crouch, bend and lift up to 50 lbs when needed.

The following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Demonstrated success driving labour efficiency and inventory control improvements
• Formal training, certification or proven hands-on experience in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, continuous improvement or a related methodology
• Post-secondary education in Operations Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline
• Strong logistics and resource scheduling expertise, with a practical, get-it-done approach
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar ERP system
• Experience in a well-organized, high-performing manufacturing environment
• A track record of formalizing processes and leading change
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong communication, change-management, organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills that will make you succeed in this role. You will also bring adaptability, a consultative and hands-on leadership style, a results-driven approach and a genuine curiosity about how things can be done better, all of which will make you a perfect fit for the Waterloo Way.

This is a strategic leadership role for an experienced plant leader who is comfortable rethinking how things are done. The right candidate will take an honest look at how the plant runs today, overhaul production and evolve current practices into formalized, scalable processes, bringing the team along the way.

About the Benefits

You'll earn a competitive annual salary of $100,000-$130,000, based on skills and experience, plus a host of excellent benefits including:

• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
• Company bonus program
• Paid vacation and personal time off
• RRSP matching program
• Life and long-term disability insurance & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible work arrangements based on business needs
• Company cellphone, and all required equipment
• Free on-site parking
• Company events, team lunches, holiday celebrations, and golf tournaments
• Career development, education and training support

Ready to overhaul production and leave your mark on a growing manufacturer? Apply today!