Position and Company Summary
The Plant Manager will engage in all such management duties as are reasonably necessary to ensure Sunterra’s operations are properly, profitably and prudently conducted; to ensure that all safety and work standards are met and to maintain our present customer base as well as build it even further. The Plant Manager position honestly and diligently performs all of the duties with a view to the best interest of Sunterra and undertakes to comply and abide with all of the Sunterra’s reasonable policies, rules and regulations as may be in effect from time to time.
Plant Manager Benefits
- Company matched RRSP program
- Health and Dental benefits
- Performance bonus
- Company vehicle
Duties and Responsibilities
- The Plant Manager provides strategic leadership to managers, operators, and plant staff to ensure full compliance with safety, quality, and operational performance standards.
- Foster a high-performance work environment by proactively resolving conflicts, promoting team accountability, and reinforcing company values.
- Drive workforce capability by ensuring all employees receive comprehensive training and maintain full competency in their roles.
- Set clear expectations and operational direction to consistently achieve and surpass production targets.
- Enforce strict equipment competency standards, ensuring only fully trained personnel operate Sunterra machinery.
- Implement and monitor structured cleaning programs to eliminate fire hazards and maintain a safe, compliant facility.
- Build and refine a preventative maintenance program to maximize equipment uptime, reduce unplanned downtime, and extend asset life.
- Lead monthly safety meetings, reinforce a strong safety culture, and ensure adherence to all Sunterra safety policies.
- The Plant Manager oversee screening and baling operations to maintain superior product quality and operational efficiency.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve quality issues in real time to protect brand reputation and product standards.
- Ensure strict compliance with quality control protocols and drive continuous improvement in all production processes.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product consistency, streamline workflows, and reduce waste.
- Negotiate effectively with vendors to secure competitive pricing, quality materials, and reliable supply partnerships.
- Analyze and optimize freight rates to reduce transportation costs and improve overall logistics efficiency.
- The Plant Manager aligns staffing levels with production demands to maximize resource utilization and operational throughput.
- Monitor, control, and forecast production costs to support plant profitability and operational goals.
Education And Experience
- High school diploma with 5–10 years of experience in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and ability to enforce compliance.
- Technical understanding of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electronics.
- Experience in operations, production, and inventory management; peat moss manufacturing is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to lead teams effectively.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- High initiative, reliability, and a positive, professional attitude.
Additional Plant Manager Responsibilities
- Collaborate with operations in Manitoba and Saskatchewan to align quality standards across all regions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain resilience, reduce lead times, and support sales growth.
Language Skills
- Ability to read, write and speak English
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of Plant Manager position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
- Required to stand, walk, and use hands to fingers, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds.
- May require more than 40 hours per week to perform essential duties of the position.
- Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).
Profile Products/Sunterra Horticulture (Canada), Inc./ Quick Plug Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. We comply with all applicable human rights, employment equity, and provincial accessibility legislations. Should you require accommodation at any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact Olivia Franko at ofranko@profileproducts.com. All requests are handled confidentially.
