Posted 24 days ago
Calgary Plant Manager - Manufacturing
@ Trevor Frances Recruitment
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Trevor Frances Recruitment is hiring a Plant Manager for a molded foam manufacturer in Calgary, a full-time role leading plant operations, strategic planning and continuous improvement. The work covers workforce planning, production scheduling and stakeholder relations with vendors and customers. The posting requires 8+ years of manufacturing management experience and does not state a salary.
Responsibilities:
- Lead plant operations and long-term strategic plans
- Build an engaged workplace culture and develop staff
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen to improve processes
- Manage staffing, production schedules and resources
- Maintain communication with vendors, customers and departments
Requirements summary:
- 8+ years of management experience in manufacturing
- Strong experience in molded foam manufacturing
- Polyurethane formulation experience an asset
- Solid understanding of Lean and Kaizen principles
- University degree in engineering or business preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · teamtailor
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Management experience | 8+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Business Management |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Trevor Frances Recruitment
Saved company profile
Historical company information from a saved The Jobs API profile (LinkedIn/Crunchbase fields). It is not live-verified; figures may have changed. Missing values remain unknown.
Connecting Talent with Opportunity
Full company description
Relationships are the key ingredient to successful recruitment solutions that support each individual’s growth and development. At Trevor Frances, we understand that building meaningful connections with our clients and candidates is not only important, but necessary to create an amazing recruitment experience tailored precisely to their needs. We are here for them every step of the way, cheering them on as they reach new milestones in their organization or career journey with determination and grit!
- LinkedIn followers
- 536
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 3
- Reported office locations
- Newmarket, CA
- Other recorded names
- Trevor Frances Recruitment
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Relationships are the key ingredient to successful recruitment solutions that support each individual’s growth and development. At Trevor Frances, we understand that building meaningful connections with our clients and candidates is not only important, but necessary to create an amazing recruitment experience tailored precisely to their needs. We are here for them every step of the way, cheering them on as they…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 2-10 employees |
| Headquarters | Newmarket |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 2023 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
| View page |
Plant Manager – Molded Foam
Trevor Frances Recruitment has partnered with a leading manufacturing innovator to find an energetic and forward-thinking Plant Manager specializing in molded foam.
In this role, you will take the helm of plant operations, championing long-term strategic plans and embedding continuous improvement into the facility's DNA. If you are a collaborative leader who thrives on building strong relationships with both floor staff and customers, this is your opportunity to drive true operational excellence.
The Impact You Will Make
Culture & Leadership: Create a positive, highly engaged workplace culture. You will coach, mentor, and develop team members at all levels in problem-solving and real-time production troubleshooting.
Strategic Operations: Lead the development and execution of manufacturing initiatives, production systems, and long-term strategic plans across the enterprise.
Continuous Improvement: Integrate Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen tools to optimize business systems, evaluate processes, and improve production standards through time studies.
Workforce Planning: Manage staffing levels, production schedules, and resource allocation to meet demands with a healthy sense of urgency.
Stakeholder Relations: Maintain open, successful communication channels with vendors, customers, internal departments, and cross-functional teams.
What You Bring
Industry Expertise: Strong experience within a molded foam manufacturing environment. Familiarity or formulation experience with polyurethane chemicals is a major asset.
Proven Leadership: 8+ years of management experience within manufacturing, showcasing positive team motivation and effective conflict resolution.
Operational Toolkit: Strong inventory and production management skills, with a solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen principles.
Analytical Mindset: A detail-oriented approach to problem-solving, with the ability to take calculated, independent risks to improve business outcomes.
Education: A University degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field with relevant manufacturing management experience is preferred.
Ready to Lead?
Trevor Frances Recruitment is managing this search confidentially. Apply today by submitting your resume for consideration.
Trevor Frances Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Journal
Only you can see this. Kept on this device, and in your account when you sign in.