IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy. We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Technical Manager! This role is based at our Plant in Edmonton, AB and reports to the Plant Manager. Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters! Job Summary The Technical Manager is responsible for leading the daily plant operations in set-up and plant engineering departments. Responsible for supervising teams under areas of responsibilities to ensure plant production goals and quality standards are met. Responsible for achieving sustainable results and improvement goals in safety, customer service, quality, operational excellence, cost & productivity, and plant organizational capability. Principal Responsibilities Lead team of set-up supervisor & plant engineers, and responsible to set their performance goals & objectives. Accountable for achieving performance goals & objectives assigned to direct reports Support Plant Manager in organizing and managing day-to-day activities for safe plant operations. Lead daily meetings with direct reports/teams in assigning and prioritizing daily activities for the plant. Ensure plant employees are following and enforce safety policies and procedures. Coordinate with Plant Management team in resolving plant issues in a timely manner. Maintain proper documentation for all plant related activities within assigned areas of responsibilities. Ensure materials, supplies and equipment are readily and continuously available for assigned teams to carry out safe plant operation process. Implement continuous plant improvements for increased productivity and scrap reduction. Implement cost reduction initiatives to minimize plant and labour expenditures. Optimize plant operations to meet quality and production standards. Supervise plant operations in assigned areas of responsibilities to meet production requirements in timely and cost-effective manner. Evaluate current operations and make recommendations for improving efficiency and productivity. Drive positive cultural change as a change agent within the plants to engage employees towards a high-performance work systems culture. Ensures tracking, daily management and use of key performance indicators (KPI’s) to promote improved operational and business results. Other duties as assigned by Plant Manager Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s Degree and experience in Plant Management Degree in Engineering considered an asset. Certification and/or experience with Six Sigma Process and Lean Manufacturing considered an asset. Technical Skills & Experience Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience in manufacturing environment Must be proficient with MS Office Suite Experience with ISO standards Shipping and logistic experience considered an asset. At Aliaxis, we design sustainable, easy to install, and innovative solutions to address the world’s water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. Thanks to our 15,000+ employees in over 40 countries, our pipes and fitting systems meet our customers’ most demanding needs for the building, infrastructure, industrial and agriculture sectors. Read more about us www.aliaxis.com. Aliaxis’ Purpose Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term. By 2025, we will be focusing on the areas where we can create the biggest impact: on carbon reduction in our plants and on increasing the share of recycled content in our products. In conjunction, we will continue to develop more and better water solutions for society as a whole. We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviors that we at Aliaxis stand for: We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast, We Care for the environment, our customers and each other, We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.