Extrusion Department Manager

Under the responsibility of the Manufacturing Manager, the Department Manager is responsible for the overall operation of their department, including safety, productivity, quality, efficiency, training and personnel management as well as for the supply and control of all raw material and consumables used in the department.

More precisely,

• Manage the workforce while respecting the collective agreement.
• Manage the Production Shift Supervisor to ensure production targets are met in their department.
• Ensure department goals are aligned with those of the Company to proved maximum contribution.
• Monitor employee performance and take action to improve skills.
• Monitor machinery for safe operating conditions and generate maintenance work orders as necessary.
• Act as a leader in teams of occupational health and safety by always adopting safe behaviors.
• Monitor housekeeping daily by doing a pre-operation tour and ensure that SQF standards are maintained.
• Implement improvement projects related to health and safety, productivity, waste management, quality, and cost reduction
• Assist in creating written / visual job instructions with Manufacturing Manager and technical team related to our products and equipment.
• Communication plant regulations and safety standards to subordinates and ensure compliance and understanding from all.
• Assist Manufacturing Manager with developing reports and communicating progress towards daily, weekly and monthly KPI for production.
• Ensure department goals are aligned with those of the Company to prove maximum contribution.
• Encourage the development of ideas and implement changes as required.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or administration in a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position
• Relevant experience in manufacturing environment
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset
• Relevant experience in the printing industry
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to analyze production reports
• Bilingualism in French and English