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Plant Manager

@ Patriot Forge Co

Brantford, Ontario

10+ years experience
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Overview

Patriot Forge Co is hiring a Plant Manager to oversee production planning, scheduling, staff development and employee relations at its open-die forging plant. The role directly supervises supervisors and production teams across manufacturing, finishing and shipping/receiving.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee production planning, control and scheduling
  • Supervise supervisors, team leaders and production teams
  • Ensure safety policies are followed on the factory floor
  • Control cost, throughput and part quality to maximize gross profit
  • Create monthly forecasts and report on month-end results

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum 10 years industrial manufacturing experience
  • Five years of direct supervisory responsibility
  • Engineering or business degree an asset
  • Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Computer literate with contemporary software

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement planEmployee assistance
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-08
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityManager
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Experience10+ years
Management experience5+ years
Manages peopleYes
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyEngineering, Business
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness, Paid training, Uniform provided

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  • Patriot Forge Co
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IndustryMachinery Manufacturing
HeadquartersBrantford, ON
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Job description

FORGE YOUR FUTURE WITH US

Patriot Forge Corporation is the largest custom open-die forging company in Canada and a leader in the Global Market. Patriot has long-term partnerships with global leaders in Gas Compression, Power Generation, Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Power.

Patriot Forge Corporation offers excellent opportunities to gain skills and experience through our robust apprenticeship programs and on-the-job training.

Our employees enjoy benefits such as

  • Comprehensive benefit program

  • Company match RRSP program

  • Continuing Education Program

  • Company provided uniform

  • Safety Shoe reimbursement

  • Social Club Events

  • Community Involvement

  • Service Recognition Awards

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Referral Bonus

Overview of Position:

This position is responsible for the overall management and co-ordination of production including production planning and control and scheduling, as well as staff development, and employee relations

Responsibilities:

  • Ensures that all safety policies are followed and remain relevant as the factory grows and changes
  • Responsible for the direct supervision of supervisors, team leaders, and the activities of production teams; including all manufacturing processes and procedures, finishing and shipping/receiving
  • Maximizes gross profit contribution within the manufacturing facility via production throughput, part quality, and cost control
  • Responsible for setting targets for continuous improvement of plant operations and executing plans
  • Responsible for maintaining delivery commitments and improving product and process non-conformances
  • Creates monthly forecasts and reports on month end results
  • Maintains a regular presence on the factory floor and works to maintain high levels of communication with supervisors and shop floor employees
  • Responsible for the preparation of background information and future projections for the production activities, equipment and building requirements
  • Demonstrates continuous ability to use the available assets to grow efficient output
  • Recommends staffing levels for production activities and manages human resources in the plant to achieve operations efficiency, including performance and wage/salary reviews
  • Responsible for ensuring and maintaining the highest level of staff training to support the business plans
  • Maintain the highest quality of internal customer relationships
  • Maintains a high level of communication with the sales and engineering teams, giving regular updates on capacity levels and/or constraints

Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years industrial manufacturing experience, with five years of suitable direct supervisory responsibility

  • Demonstrated performance as high-energy team player, with ability to manage people and administer results

  • Engineering or Business degree a definite asset
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to manage human resources effectively
  • Ability to use team-building principles to constantly improve output and profitability
  • Excellent organizational skills and capability of managing multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

  • Computer literate and familiar with contemporary software

If you are looking for a new opportunity with a company that promotes from within, Patriot welcomes you to submit your resume for consideration. This is an active job opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Patriot Forge Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Patriot Forge Corporation if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process

Patriot Forge Corporation does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. Each resume is reviewed individually by a member of our hiring team.

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