Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President of Manufacturing, the Plant Manager, Clearpath & OTTO sets the strategic direction and leading manufacturing operations within our Kitchener & Waterloo facilities. You will improve and update core strategies/goals of manufacturing operations. You will work full time onsite.

Your Responsibilities:

• Improve manufacturing processes and culture through ROX – Rockwell Operating Excellence programme
• Manage 7+ direct reports.
• Deliver and improve manufacturing execution through adherence to standard processes provided by other support departments.
• Continue to grow the Connected Enterprise and Connected Supply Chain
• Implement a workforce strategy, including creating a culture where all employees can develop the skills needed to be successful, and especially the development of important future leadership talent.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada is required.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• 12 years of management experience leading a mix of both manufacturing operations and supply chain.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or engineering.
• Supply chain experience with some depth in planning, scheduling, inventory management, logistics and strategic sourcing.
• Experience manufacturing industrial/technical products, with a preference for individuals with experience manufacturing electromechanical products.
• Experience developing global supply chain or operations strategies and following those strategies.
• A record of recognising and developing top talent and future leaders, mentoring, and building teams.
• A, demonstrated history of driving positive change by influencing, convincing and persuading others up the organisation, laterally and below.
• Expertise in and lean techniques.
• The ability to transition from visionary thinking to tactical implementation.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical and Dental
• Health Care Spending Account (HCSA – dependent on the plan chosen)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement plans
• Paid Time off
• Volunteering Time off
• Employer Savings Plan Matching (includes RRSP, TFSA, and EPSP)
• Employer Paid DC Pension
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up
• Fitness Reimbursement Programme

For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is from 139,200.00 - 174,000.00 - 208,800.00 CAD Annual with an annual target bonus of 20% of base salary. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organisation

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. 

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