Responsibilities
* Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the plant's strategic priorities and objectives;
* Lead the plant in alignment with the company’s direction and values, while ensuring close monitoring of the achievement of operational objectives by work teams;
* Oversee operations with a focus on productivity, quality, and optimizing employee talent;
* Act as a change agent by establishing a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within a collaborative environment during a context of transition;
* Propose initiatives aimed at optimizing performance, quality, and health & safety;
* Manage the implementation of best practice improvements and ensure that changes are well integrated into the company;
* Monitor and ensure the achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure operational effectiveness, and manage expenses responsibly to ensure the plant's financial health;
* Lead the maintenance department with a focus on continuous improvement, equipment availability, and failure prevention;
* Participate in the Labor Relations Committee (LRC);
* Collaborate on prevention activities and health & safety (H&S) initiatives, and monitor the results of the H&S committee;
* Maintain a work environment centered on teamwork.
Human Resources Management
* Contribute to the recruitment process and employee journey according to the plant’s needs and requirements;
* Manage the scheduling of work shifts and vacations according to established practices;
* Identify and track employee training needs (legal compliance, skills development, and internal mobility);
* Demonstrate leadership within the team;
* Responsible for team training.
* Flexible schedule with convenient office hours
* Timebank program
* Friday afternoons off year-round
* Up to 5 weeks of vacation per year, including 3 weeks of vacation upon being hired
* Group insurance
* 13 paid holidays
* Pension plan with employer contribution
Qualifications
Education
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent;
Computer Skills
* Powerware (an asset)
* Guide TI (an asset)
* Microsoft Office Suite
Required Skills
* 5–10 years of experience in plant management and employee supervision in a manufacturing environment
* 3–5 years of experience in continuous improvement
* Experience with MRP/ERP management systems
* Knowledge of health & safety, environmental, and quality standards and regulations
* Experience in a family-owned entrepreneurial environment (an asset)
* Experience in budget management
* Ability to build trust within multidisciplinary teams
* Political and emotional intelligence
* Managerial courage
* Decisiveness and agility in decision-making
* Proficiency in both French and English, in order to collaborate with our English-speaking clients and divisions (the frequency of English communication varies between 20% and 70%).
* Inspiring and collaborative leadership
* Results-oriented
Work atmosphere
* Diversity and inclusion.
* Stimulating family atmosphere.
* Fun, dynamic, and supportive.
* Unlimited employees' recognition
Valmetal has a policy of non-discrimination in hiring.
If you love juggling priorities, staying one step ahead of the unexpected, and collaborating with sharp, driven teammates, we want to meet you! In this key role, you’ll be responsible for building and adjusting the production schedule, optimizing internal capacity, and coordinating activities across departments to get the job done, smoothly and on time. Join a fast-growing company where your rigor, leadership, and organizational skills will truly make a difference.
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