Plant Manager

Committed to Leadership in Our Industry

Plant Manager

What we do At Miller Environmental Corporation, we give industrial by-products (waste) a new life through physical and chemical processing. Our focus on treatment increases the opportunity for reuse, recycling and recovery and drives our mission to provide innovative and accountable environmental management solutions that advance an environmentally sustainable world. Miller is a 100% Canadian owned company which operates one of the largest independent waste treatment and processing facilities in Western Canada. Through research and innovation, we develop new methods to treat or repurpose waste and strive for the highest recovery rate of waste possible. We treat waste from all regions of Canada and the United States, literally demonstrating that “All roads lead back to Miller.” Join the Miller team and embark on a career that isn’t just about the culture of environmental responsibility, but is actually driving environmental stewardship every hour of every day. What you will do The Enterprise Automation Manager is a strategic technology leader responsible for the design, administration, and advancement of Miller Environmental’s ERP ecosystem and its transition into an AI-enabled enterprise environment. This role goes beyond system support – serving as a key architect of intelligent, data-driven operations that improve compliance, efficiency, visibility, and decision-making. Acting as a senior liaison between business functions and technology, this position ensures ERP platforms, analytics, automation, and AI tools are aligned with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and long-term digital transformation. The Enterprise Automation Manager collaborates with department leaders to modernize processes, reduce manual work, and enable predictive and proactive insights across the business. The development and oversight of digital tools and platforms is managed to streamline business operations, reduce manual tasks, and enhance back-office efficiency at Miller Environmental. Key Accountabilities

1. Safety & Environmental Leadership
   • Lead a zero-incident culture
   • Ensure full regulatory compliance
   • Drive prevention and continuous improvement
2. Operations & People Leadership
   • Lead plant teams through Supervisors
   • Build a culture of accountability and engagement
   • Develop workforce capability
3. Process & Technical Leadership
   • Drive process optimization and scalability
   • Translate technical solutions into operational execution
   • Ensure resilience beyond key individuals
4. Adaptive Operations Management
   • Lead in a non-steady-state environment
   • Align operations with evolving waste streams
   • Continuously adjust capacity and processes
5. Cross-Functional Leadership
   • Integrate Operations with Safety, Maintenance, Engineering, and Commercial teams
   • Align safety, operational, and business objectives
6. Financial & Capital Leadership
   • Develop and manage operating budgets (OPEX)
   • Lead cost control and efficiency improvements
   • Prepare and support:
     • Operational improvement proposals
     • Capital investment (CAPEX) business cases

What You Will Need Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Chemical Engineering (preferred)
  • Mechanical, Environmental, or Industrial Engineering
  • Related technical disciplines

Experience

• 10+ years in industrial or plant operations
• Experience in:
  • Chemical processing / hazardous waste (preferred)
  • Complex, variable production environments
• Strong background in:
  • Safety leadership
  • Process improvement
  • Operational management under changing conditions

Core Competencies

• Safety-first leadership
• Strong technical and operational understanding
• Financial acumen (budgeting, cost control, CAPEX planning)
• Hands-on leadership style
• High adaptability

What Success Looks Like

• Strong safety culture with zero incidents
• Full regulatory compliance
• Improved cost and process performance
• Successful execution of capital and improvement projects
• Adaptability to evolving operational demands

What we will provide Joining Miller gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture. At Miller we understand that our strength and expertise comes from our dedicated team. We invest in the growth of our knowledge base by offering our team members:

• Extended Health Care Benefits including dental care and prescription drug benefits.
• Travel Insurance coverage
• Annual Cost of Living Allowance increases
• Emphasis on career growth and advancement of employees.
• Matching Pension plan

We support you through:

• Annual vacation
• Personal days off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Safe work culture driven by employee participation.
• Matched pension plan contributions
• Post Secondary Education Awards ($1000.00 annually) for dependents of employees enrolled in post-secondary education.
• Employee Referral program.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Allowance program.
• Extensive safety training and development

Joining Miller means that you will be working for an organization that is focused on social and environmental responsibility. We are committed to providing our employees respect, empowerment and accountability, teamwork and a healthy work environment. If you are ready to begin a rewarding career making a difference in our world, we’ll help you get there. Miller is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and employment equity. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.