Plant ManagerIn 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.
