Plant Manager

Plant Manager (Hands on) – PragerNuform Inc.

About PragerNuform Inc.

Since 1938, PragerNuform Inc. has been focused on designing, custom manufacturing, warehousing, packaging and distribution of retail displays, store fixtures, tradeshow displays and store supplies to businesses in Canada and the U.S.

Employment Details :

Reporting to : Vice President of Operations

Work Term : Permanent- Full Time

Working Hours : 39 hours per week total + overtime as required

Monday-Thursday : 8 : 00am – 4 : 30pm

Friday : 8 : 00am – 3 : 30pm

Job Summary :

The Plant Manager oversees daily warehouse production, ensuring projects are executed efficiently, and on-time while maintaining quality assurance. The departments within production include : Machining, Digital Printing, Plastic, Millwork and Aluminum Fabrication and, Logistics. This is a hands-on role, working within production while maintaining administrative responsibilities, displaying technical skills and a strong demonstration of leadership.

Key Responsibilities :

• Production Management : Maintain schedules and data entry using a Manufacturing Execution System called Click Up to monitor and balance project demands among cross-functional departments, for dynamic workflow optimization prioritizing quality control, and labor optimization.
• Team Supervision : Manage and support a group of team leads and production staff across multiple departments, maintaining productivity and safety. A “lead by example mentality” with experience in onboarding and training new staff.
• Communication : Involved in daily and weekly status report meetings with key contributors based on scope of job. This expectation includes verbal and written reporting methods. Seek and share information from all stakeholders throughout all departments through appropriate channels promptly
• Participative Leadership : Work directly with teams, demonstrating tool usage and troubleshooting production issues. A problem-solving mentality with the ability to jump in and work with the team as necessary is the expectation for this role.
• Technical Proficiency : The ability to visualize and understand how to construct display products efficiently; with sequence of manufacturing, talent capabilities, material constraints and cost considerations in mind.
• Preventative Maintenance : Monitor status of all machinery, maintaining routine maintenance schedules to ensure production is fully operational.
• Material Management : Overseeing material planning, procurement, inventory control and, distribution based on recognized purchasing patterns, job demands and future predictions
• Leadership & Mentorship : Inspire, train, and develop team members across all levels, providing clear direction, coaching, and support. Effectively manage and resolve conflicts, ensuring a collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications :

Post-secondary education

Experienced strategic management process : Planning, Organizing, Leading

Extensive practical experience in manufacturing fabrication

Organizational skills

Critical and creative thinking skills

Communication skills

Health and Wellness :

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Professional Development :

Company Culture :

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Compensation :

Salary will be determined with the applicant's experience and skills

Join Our Team :

At PragerNuform, we value diversity, inclusion, innovation, and dedication. We offer a dynamic work environment where you can grow your career and make a meaningful impact.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. We encourage applications from minorities, women, people with disabilities, and all other qualified applicants.

Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of retail displays.

We will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Human Resources department of the accommodations you may need to ensure adequate and equal participation.