Plant Manager
Mississauga, ON, CA
Building the people that build the world.
A business unit of SPX Technologies, Sigma-Omega Corporation is a Toronto-based manufacturer of highly engineered hydronic heating and cooling equipment. With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
Position Summary
The Plant Manager is accountable for safe, compliant, and efficient end‑to‑end manufacturing operations at the Ontario facility. This role leads daily production, continuous improvement, cost control, quality assurance, maintenance, materials planning, and workforce development to meet customer, financial, and compliance objectives. The Plant Manager sets the operational strategy, builds high‑performing teams, and ensures alignment with the Director of Operations and corporate goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership: Own daily production performance (output, OEE, schedule adherence, first‑pass yield) and deliver against monthly/quarterly targets.
- Safety, Compliance & Quality: Champion a safety-first culture in compliance with Ontario’s OHSA and internal EHS policies; lead hazard assessments, corrective actions, and incident investigations.
- People Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop Operations Supervisors; set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews.
- Financial & KPI Ownership: Manage plant P&L elements (labor, materials, scrap, maintenance, utilities); deliver against budget and cost‑per‑unit targets.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean/CI (5S, value stream mapping, SMED, Kaizen, visual management, standard work).
- Customer & Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Commercial teams to meet demand, launch new products, and resolve issues.
- Risk Management: Maintain business continuity plans (critical spares, contingency staffing, supplier risk).
Qualifications
Required:
- 8–12+ years in manufacturing operations with 4–6+ years in a plant/operations leadership role.
- Demonstrated success leading supervisors and large hourly teams in a multi‑shift environment.
- Strong command of Lean/CI, maintenance reliability practices, and quality systems.
- Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost control, and KPI management.
- Proficiency with ERP/MES and production analytics; strong Excel/reporting skills.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict resolution abilities.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- Experience in unionized environments and labor-management collaboration.
- Industry-specific certifications (e.g., Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, CMRP/CRL, CQE).
- Experience with ISO 9001/14001, IATF 16949, or other relevant standards.
- Bilingual English/French is an asset for broader Canadian collaboration.
Core Competencies
- Safety & Compliance Mindset — models and enforces safety and legal requirements.
- Operational Excellence — data-driven decision making; disciplined execution.
- People Leadership — develops leaders, builds trust, manages performance.
- Strategic & Financial Thinking — aligns plant strategy to P&L outcomes.
- Continuous Improvement — relentlessly drives waste reduction and quality.
- Change Leadership — communicates clearly, manages through ambiguity.
- Customer Focus — prioritizes delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realise their fullest potential.
The expected salary range for this position is $104,500 – $160,200 CAD per year.
Actual compensation will be based on experience, skills, and qualifications.