Plant Manager

A leading civil construction contractor is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead the operations of three material production units in the greater Edmonton area. This  leadership role is responsible for daily business operations, safety, and performance across:

The Plant Manager will manage the day-to-day business and operations of 3 material business units: 

• Asphalt Plants in Acheson and Leduc
• Soil Cement Plant in Edmonton
• Ready-Mix Plant in Acheson

This position reports to the Manufacturing Manager and is the liaison between customers, employees, and the company. 
    
Role Purpose: 
The Plant Manager oversees the operations of manufacturing plants producing:

• Asphalt
• Soil Cement
• Concrete

Leading a team ensuring quality and safety standards, and coordinating with departments to meet production targets:

• optimizing efficiency
• maintaining equipment
• managing inventory
• pricing materials
• ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.

Key Responsibilities: 

Health, Safety & Environment 
Responsible for driving safety performance across Business Units by leading indicator safety metrics:

• implementing and managing the HSE Program
• ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies. 
• Collaborates with leadership and project teams to achieve HSE goal:
  • fosters a culture of accountability
  • continuously improves safety practices through guidance, feedback,
  • leading by example

Plant Operations Management
To support continuous production and meet business objectives:

• develop and oversee production, maintenance
• deliver strategies to meet KPIs
• optimize plant performance
• ensure efficient resource management

Manage daily operations: 

• quality control
• inventory
• cross-functional coordination

Team Supervision
Uphold company values while leading and engaging a team through clear communication, guidance, and employee development: 

• Manage workforce planning
• foster strong union and cross-functional relations
• promote a collaborative, empowered, and ethical work environment

Employee Development & Coaching 
To enhance overall team performance, lead initiatives focused on talent management succession planning, and team development:

• identifying key roles
• addressing skill gaps
• providing training
• ensuring clear communication of goals and corrective actions 

Financial & Risk Management 
To ensure effective cost control and business planning, support the Sales and Manufacturing teams on:

• quoting
• budgeting
• forecasting to ensure effective cost control and business planning. 

Monitor performance metrics:

• account receivables & payables
• inventory in line with SGE guidelines to identify improvement opportunities.

Business Development & Customer Relations Management
Regularly engage with the Sales team to explore bid opportunities and support the pursuit of new business within existing accounts and local markets. 
Collaborate across departments to ensure smooth delivery of products and services, while also preparing proposals, negotiating deals, and analyzing market trends for continuous improvement.

Maintenance Management
To ensure optimal equipment performance and facility upkeep. Coordinate with Business Unit Superintendents and external trades to plan and execute preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance for plant equipment:

• Follow and develop maintenance schedules
• Coordinate and manage major repairs
• conduct regular inspections

Experience and Knowledge Required for the Role:

• Must have extensive industry experience in a supervisory position OR an equivalent combination of technical education and industry experience. 
• Must have technical knowledge of asphalt and concrete equipment and process or relevant industry experience.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Command Alkon and MINDS software, MS Office, and JDE.
• Experience of operating and maintaining Asphalt Plants and Ready-Mix equipment or relevant industry experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage responsibilities. 

Working Conditions

• Overtime as required.
• Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Manual dexterity required to use computer and peripherals.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary negotiable of experience of applicant with discretionary bonus
• Personal vehicles allowance benefit
• Corporate Retirement Pension Plan
• Manulife Health and Dental Package with health spending

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.