PLANT MANAGER

PLANT MANAGER -Brampton, ON

Client is a progressive miscellaneous metal and structural steel fabricator specializing in the High-Rise Residential market. .

Oversee all daily operations within the fabrication facility, ensuring

projects are completed safely, efficiently, on time, and to specification. This leader manages the shop floor team, coordinates workflow, allocates resources, enforces quality standards, and supports continuous improvement in production processes.

RESPONSIBLITIES :

Production Planning and Coordination

Schedule and prioritize fabrication jobs according to project deadlines and available resources.

Review fabrication drawings, material lists, and production requirements to plan workflow. Coordinate with project managers, estimators, and engineers to clarify specifications or resolve production issues.

Monitor progress daily and adjust plans to address delays or resource conflicts.

Team Leadership and Supervision

Lead, train, and mentor welders, fitters, machine operators, and helpers.

Assign work tasks and ensure clear communication of job expectations.

Conduct performance evaluations and support skill development and cross-training.

Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and craftsmanship.

Quality Assurance

Inspect fabricated components for accuracy, finish, and conformance to drawings and tolerances.

Ensureadherencetoweldingprocedures, codes, and customer specifications (e.g., CWB, AWS).

Implement and maintain shop quality control processes.

Report and resolve non-conformance issues promptly.

Safety and Compliance

Enforce health and safety protocols and ensure compliance with OSHA or local regulations.

Conduct regular safety meetings and inspections.

Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.

Equipment and Facility Management

Oversee the maintenance and proper use of shop equipment such as welders, plasma tables, brakes, and cranes.

Schedule preventive maintenance and coordinate repairs.

Recommend capital investments or upgrades when needed.

Process and Continuous Improvement

Identify production bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve throughput and efficiency.

Standardize best practices for cutting, fitting, and welding.

Support implementation of lean manufacturing principles where applicable.

Reporting and Communication

Track key metrics (productivity, scrap, rework, downtime).

Provide daily or weekly reports to senior management.

Participate in planning meetings and contribute to strategic production decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS :

1O+ years of experience in metal fabrication, including supervisory or leadership roles.

Strong technical understanding of fabrication, welding, and blueprint reading.

Proven ability to manage teams and production schedules under tight deadlines.

Excellentorganizational,communication,andproblem-solvingskills.

The employee typically performs duties in a normal office environment.

There will be some work in a shop environment and exposure to the elements of our shop.

MODERN TECHNICAL STAFFING INC.

Melanie Gorlicky, Recruitment / Account Manager

Phone : (905) 477-3315 Ext. 305

Toll Free : 1 (888) 931-3315

Email :  Melanie@mtsrecruiting.com

Website :  www.mtsrecruiting.com