About the Job

Plant Manager

In order to maintain and even increase our market share in this fast-growing environment, we are searching for a bilingual and dynamic Plant Manager, at our Lac-Mégantic, Quebec location. This tremendous permanent and full-time job opportunity.

The Plant Manager is responsible for delivering site key performance results. He/she will provide engineering and process solutions for issues and improvements; direct engineering, maintenance, production, and support teams; and build engineering, process, and business strategies that will enable the site to become world class. You will be required to solve problems in a professional manner, to perform a variety of tasks and to handle unforeseen situations.

Your Challenges:

Reporting to the Director, the Plant Manager will be responsible for overseeing the complete operations of the plant to ensure that operational objectives are met.

You will operate as a team member, sharing information and objectives within our group. You will oversee and will be accountable for the productivity/efficiency of the plant, quality control, maintenance, shipping, engineering, employee and union relations, health and safety, capital equipment planning, cost reduction initiatives, and continuous improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Providing direction and supervision while ensuring day-to-day execution to achieve all plant operating objectives.
• Drive continuous engineering improvement and lean manufacturing improvements in all areas of the facility .
• Oversee the prioritization and progression on key initiatives and the development of goals, operational budgets, and operational processes.
• Hold accountability for operational and financial results and for addressing issues that could impact goal attainment.
• Participate as a member of the site leadership team, to ensure collaboration and leveraging of resources, innovations, and process improvements.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure the safety of all employees through adherence to organizational safety standards and practices.
• Manage a staff of 35 team members and a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Build and maintain a network of internal and external partners.
• Communicate effectively with team members, suppliers and customers.
• Develop and maintain an effective and committed team.

General Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and French, both oral and written.
• Experience in managing an industrial or manufacturing production unit.
• Experience in a unionized environment (an asset).
• Familiar with industry equipment and have technical expertise.
• Have a global vision and an innovative spirit.
• Excellent disposition working with your team.
• Ease to work with computer systems and technologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration.

Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively to ensure complete optimization.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Solid planning and organizational skills.
• Strong strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to multi-task to meet tight deadlines.
• Precise, organized, attention to detail and follow-through.
• Assure safety and safety of others.

Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary + bonus.
• Vacation.
• Medical, dental, prescriptions, disability and life insurance.
• Pension Plan.