Assistant Production Manager

Description

• Operational Excellence: Lead the implementation and deployment of continuous improvement programs and lean manufacturing practices.
• Human Capital Development: Recruit, train, and develop talent, ensure succession planning, and support employee retention.
• Production Management: Oversee planning, daily operations, and problem-solving to ensure efficient and profitable production.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in optimization projects, loss reduction initiatives, and the implementation of lean tools (6S, Kanban, etc.).
• Leadership and Team Management: Lead and motivate all production teams (multiple shifts), fostering a safe, positive, and accountable work environment.
• Progressive Leadership: Develop your management, communication, and problem-solving skills through increasing levels of responsibility.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (Logistics, Maintenance, HR, Finance) to achieve the plant’s strategic and financial objectives.
• Technical Immersion: Spend most of your time on the production floor alongside operators to master the machinery, processes, and operational challenges. Gain a detailed understanding of all plant positions (production labourer, forklift operator, operators, maintenance, molds).
• Health & Safety: Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all programs and standards.
• Operational Performance: Be responsible for achieving performance objectives (OEE, costs, quality, delivery). Analyze data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive improvements.

Requirements

• University degree in engineering, operations, logistics, management, or a related field;
• Strong analytical skills, rigor, and a willingness to learn;
• 2 to 5 years of experience in an manufacturing/industrial environment, ideally in production;
• Bilingualism (French and English) is a strong asset (English is required to communicate with customers and suppliers based in the United States and outside Quebec).
• Awesome uniforms and swag
• Ability to work as part of a team and build trusting relationships with operators and managers;

Benefits

• End of year Bonus
• Free access to a virtual family doctor through virtual care
• Company matching RRSP
• Competitive base salary
• Employee discounts on Techo-Bloc’s products
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP available 24/7)
• Group insurance plan
• Referral Bonuses

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance