Assistant Plant Manager (Chemical Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite at 1720 106 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6P 1X9, Canada

Company

hirify.global distributes chemicals and ingredients used across healthcare, sanitation, construction, and industrial applications, with more than 9,500 employees globally.

What you will do

• Lead daily plant operations with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate facility maintenance, equipment repairs, contractor activities, and operational documentation.
• Develop production and logistics schedules to meet customer and business requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, capital projects, and operational efficiency improvements.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production employees while fostering a strong safety culture.
• Manage inventory accuracy, SAP transactions, material flow, incident investigations, and corrective actions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, or industrial operations.
• Experience leading teams in a production environment.
• Knowledge of inventory control, warehouse operations, and SAP or other ERP systems.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and process information.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in an industrial environment.

Nice to have

• Two years of post-secondary education.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing, distribution, packaging, or another regulated industry.
• Forklift experience and knowledge of hazardous material handling.

Culture & Benefits

• Employer-paid medical and dental coverage.
• Extended health and life insurance.
• Market-aligned pay and incentive programs.
• Inclusive workplace focused on employee development, growth, and wellbeing.