Mechanical assembler Jobs in St. Catharines, ON

Process LeaderSt. Catharines, ON | Full-Time | Permanent Salary: $100,000–$115,000 + 15% Annual Performance Bonus Are you an experienced manufacturing leader with a background in paper mill operations? We're seeking a hands-on Process Leader to oversee a team of 30–40 unionized employees within a continuous manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established organization that values safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and employee development. If you thrive on leading people, improving processes, and driving production performance, we'd like to hear from you. What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 30–40 unionized production employees
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health and safety standards
• Oversee daily production activities, troubleshoot operational issues, and minimize downtime
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Production to achieve operational goals
• Lead equipment, process, and chemical trials to improve manufacturing performance
• Analyze production data, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and budgets are consistently achieved
• Foster positive labour relations while ensuring compliance with the collective agreement

What We're Looking For

• Direct experience working in a paper mill is required
• Minimum 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading teams in a continuous manufacturing operation
• Previous experience supervising employees in a unionized environment is strongly preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Engineering, or equivalent industry experience
• Strong troubleshooting, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word

Compensation & Benefits

• $100,000–$115,000 annual salary
• 15% annual performance bonus
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Employer-matched Group RRSP
• 2–3 weeks vacation
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Stable, long-term career with opportunities for growth