Plant Manager

Diploma BAC
- Shift Day (5x 8h) Monday to Friday
- Job status Permanent
- Workplace 21 Scott Ave., P.O. Box 248, Paris (Ontario)
- Work timetable Full-time
- Years of experience 6 to 9 years
- Rate To be discussed
- Date according As soon as possible

**Why should you join our team?**:

- Participation in profit sharing
- Shutdown at Christmas and all paid holidays
- Flexible insurance program (80% paid by the company after probation and up to 100% after one year)
- Pension fund / 2 contribution options:

- 3% employee - 3% employer
- 5% employee - 4% employer
- Social club
- Paid weekly
- Reimbursement for physical activities (according to internal policy)
- No weekend shifts
- Quick salary progress

YOUR ROLE IN OUR TEAM

**YOUR ROLE IN OUR TEAM**:
Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, the Plant Manager, must ensure that all operations are performing to standard and will be directly responsible for: Health and Safety, employee relations, operating budget, raw material supply, manufacturing performance, maintenance, quality, shipping, and inventory management. They communicate the company goals and ensures the implementation of the means to achieve them. They actively take part in the development of their plant by evaluating and recommending investment projects and building improvements.

As main project, in collaboration with the Industrial Project Manager, they will actively participate in the implementation of a brand new product and production line in the plant. They will also be responsible for hiring and training for this new line.

THE CHALLENGES WE HAVE FOR YOU

**THE CHALLENGES WE HAVE FOR YOU**:

- Plan and monitor the strategy, operational plan, monthly objectives and the financial statements of the plant and ensure that the actions taken, and the results of all departments meet the required targets;
- Ensure compliance and enforcement of occupational health and safety standards;
- Assume full responsibility for site operations;
- Ensure management and analysis of performance indicators;
- Plan and manage the annual production budget;
- Outline continuous improvement programs and develop the culture of continuous improvement in their plant;
- Coordinate and support the health and safety, production, maintenance, quality, shipping, supply, and environment/energy to achieve the overall objectives of the plant;
- Plan human resources needs in terms of recruitment and skills development;
- Mobilize the teams and ensure their synergy in order to achieve the objectives of the plant;
- Actively participate in several committees such as the Health and Safety Committee;
- Coordinate efforts between the plant and the external departments such as R&D, marketing, technical department, project team, logistics and sales management;
- With the Director of Operations and the Supply Chain and Sales teams, analyze and understand market trends, competition and the microeconomic and macroeconomic environment and determine the strategy accordingly;
- Develop and maintain close collaboration with other plants to have better synergy and collaboration;
- Perform any other related tasks at the request of his immediate superior.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

**WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER**:

- We Take Care of Our People
- A Solid Retirement
- More Than Just Activities, It’s a Club
- Moving Forward on a Daily Basis
- You Refer, We Reward
- Being Healthy Is Important
- People Who Matter to You Matter to Us
- Performance Is a Shared Effort

THE SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR

**THE SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR**:
**Your Academic training**
- Bachelor of Engineering (or equivalent) with a minimum of 6 years relevant in an automated industrial environment;
- University education in business administration, engineering or another relevant field.

**Your Knowledge**
- 5 to 10 years of experience in production or plant management;
- Bilingualism is an asset (French and English).

**Your Skills and attitudes**
- Integrity and respect;
- Commitment and professionalism;
- Demonstrate emotional intelligence and empathy;
- Demonstrate unifying and innovative leadership;
- Solid skills in managing work relations;
- Ability to work under pressure and in a team;
- Must have an excellent ability to communicate both in writing and orally;
- Initiatives a sense of ownership and responsibility;
- Understanding and communication of SOPREMA’s values.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
- Plant floor;
- Office work;
- 40h per week;
- This position will require occasional travel within Canada and to Europe, and the United States.
- The Plant Manager can expect occasional dinner meetings or other commitments after office hours.

**SUBORDINATES**
- 1 Purchasing Agent;
- 1 Warehouse clerk;
- 1 Maintenance Manager;
- 1 Production Manager;
- 1 Quality/H&S Manager.