Plant Manager
Company: The Headhunters Recruitment Inc.
Location: Victoria, BC
Company Description
Colonial Countertops is a family-owned and operated business specializing in the fabrication and installation of decorative surfaces. With over 40 years’ experience as a leader in the industry, Colonial Countertops is committed to offering the upmost in quality and durability. The organization continues to align themselves with leading suppliers to provide the highest standard of product and customer service available in the market.
Colonial Countertops currently represents industry leaders such as Cambria and Formica who together, represent the prominent manufacturers of quartz and laminate in North America. As a leader in innovation, Colonial Countertops continues to push boundaries and is investing heavily in cutting edge granite fabrication and installation.
With five showrooms and production facilities across BC, Colonial Countertops’ goal is to continue in providing exceptional service and superior products for all residential and commercial surfacing needs.
About The City of Victoria
Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia and also serves as the metropolitan core for a region of over 360,000 residents. Boasting of temperate year-round climate, natural beauty, and numerous recreational sites, Victoria continues to be the community of choice framed with stunning heritage architecture, ocean views and mountain vistas.
Job Description
Due to an upcoming retirement, Colonial Countertops is actively recruiting for a Plant Manager to be based out of its headquarters in Victoria, BC.
Reporting to the General Manager, the Plant Manager is accountable for the planning, management, staffing, and coordination of all production activities within the facility. This is a leadership position where you will provide overall direction, but also get hands-on with the usage of machinery and introduction of new technology / process improvements within a fantastic working environment.
Major position accountabilities:
    Provides expertise and authoritative knowledge in the day-to-day operations of the organization’s main production facility servicing residential and commercial surfacing solutions
    Ensure each functional area delivers product compliant with client specifications and overall organizational quality standards
    Improve current production processes and techniques, keeping an ear to the ground for industry-leading practices and implementing these where necessary to improve efficiencies
    Manage state-of-the-art machinery, equipment, and maintenance needs for all five production facilities across BC
    Be a true ambassador of the organization, attending industry events and trade shows to further your knowledge and increase industry branding
    Manage a high-performing production team, including daily task management, scheduling, and ensuring the facility is optimally staffed and supplied at all times
    Ensure adherence to safety standards at all times
Requirements:
    At least 3-5 years’ experience leading a commercial industrial production facility. Extensive experience in the stone / surface fabrication industry is not mandatory, but will be considered as a definite asset
    Working experience with millwork, ability to fabricate granite surfaces will be preferred
    Good knowledge of computers and various software including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and proprietary industry software (Slabsmith)
    Solid organizational, analytical and project management skills
    Enthusiasm and passion to take ownership and leadership of the facility
    Able to work on multiple tasks concurrently and to effectively handle changing priorities
    Great relationship building skills; ability to build rapport with all employees, contractors and suppliers Enthusiastic and self-motivated. Works well individually and in a team environment
    Strong attention to detail with an unwavering commitment to quality and safety
    Thrives in fast paced team environment
Compensation
An attractive package is being offered; including a competitive base, structured performance bonus, benefits, and vehicle
In return you can expect:
    Play a lead role in further developing Colonial Countertops’ production and presence throughout BC
    Work within a great team environment with a family-owned organization which extends a genuine family feel
    Ability to further improve and build networks within the stone and surface industry; this organization truly believes in setting you up for success as a leader within the marketplace
    To work with an exceptional management team; seasoned professionals with successful track record and experience

TO APPLY: If you are interested in this opportunity, email Dave Banns outlining your qualifications and background at DBanns@theheadhunters.ca