Plant Manager
Excelitas TechnologiesMississauga, Ontario, Canada
Posted April 14, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Excelitas Technologies is a leading provider of advanced photonic technologies, serving global leaders in life sciences, industrial, semiconductor, aerospace, and defense markets. Specializing in sensing, detection, imaging, optics, and illumination solutions, Excelitas offers a wide range of products including LED solutions, avalanche photodiodes, thermal infrared detection systems, and medical imaging solutions. The company's core value proposition lies in its innovative approach to technology development and manufacturing, making it an essential partner for customers worldwide.
Job Description
Excelitas is seeking a Plant Manager to lead daily production, continuous improvement, cost control, quality assurance, maintenance, materials planning, and workforce development to meet customer, financial, and compliance objectives.
Requirements
- 5-10 years' experience in managing a high-tech manufacturing facility
- 5-10 years' experience in managing customer service, service repair, global procurement, quality, warehousing, manufacturing engineering, document control
- Post-Secondary Diploma in Engineering and/or Operations Management
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- MRP or equivalent Material Requirements Planning software
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Concepts or Theory of Constraints
- Strong knowledge and skills in strategic planning, program implementation and evaluation, performance measurement, budgeting, and information systems
- Solid knowledge of application legislation and health and safety requirements
- Skilled in prioritizing multiple directives within changing work demands
- Ability to communicate with all organizational levels
- Skilled in conflict management and resolution
- Skilled in supplier negotiation capabilities
- Experience working in an ISO9001, 14001, 13485 certified, and/or FDA QSR compliant environment is an asset
