Plant Manager

Lignetics is a leader in the manufacture of wood pellets fuel for residential and industrial customers. Our plants are situated throughout the United States and Quebec which allow to service the North American and European market. These markets are experiencing strong growth and increased demand for our products, an alternative to heating with fossil fuels.

In order to maintain and even increase our market share in this fast-growing environment, we are searching for a bilingual and dynamic Plant Manager, at our Lac-Mégantic, Quebec location. This tremendous permanent and full-time job opportunity.

The Plant Manager is responsible for delivering site key performance results. He/she will provide engineering and process solutions for issues and improvements; direct engineering, maintenance, production, and support teams; and build engineering, process, and business strategies that will enable the site to become world class. You will be required to solve problems in a professional manner, to perform a variety of tasks and to handle unforeseen situations.

Your Challenges:
Reporting to the Director, the Plant Manager will be responsible for overseeing the complete operations of the plant to ensure that operational objectives are met.

You will operate as a team member, sharing information and objectives within our group. You will oversee and will be accountable for the productivity/efficiency of the plant, quality control, maintenance, shipping, engineering, employee and union relations, health and safety, capital equipment planning, cost reduction initiatives, and continuous improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Providing direction and supervision while ensuring day-to-day execution to achieve all plant operating objectives.
• Drive continuous engineering improvement and lean manufacturing improvements in all areas of the facility.
• Oversee the prioritization and progression on key initiatives and the development of goals, operational budgets, and operational processes.
• Hold accountability for operational and financial results and for addressing issues that could impact goal attainment.
• Participate as a member of the site leadership team, to ensure collaboration and leveraging of resources, innovations, and process improvements.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure the safety of all employees through adherence to organizational safety standards and practices.
• Manage a staff of 35 team members and a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Build and maintain a network of internal and external partners.
• Communicate effectively with team members, suppliers and customers.
• Develop and maintain an effective and committed team.

General Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and French, both oral and written.
• Experience in managing an industrial or manufacturing production unit.
• Experience in a unionized environment (an asset).
• Familiar with industry equipment and have technical expertise.
• Have a global vision and an innovative spirit.
• Excellent disposition working with your team.
• Ease to work with computer systems and technologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration.

Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively to ensure complete optimization.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Solid planning and organizational skills.
• Strong strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to multi-task to meet tight deadlines.
• Precise, organized, attention to detail and follow-through.
• Assure safety and safety of others.

Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary + bonus.
• Vacation.
• Medical, dental, prescriptions, disability and life insurance.
• Pension Plan.

About Lignetics, Inc.:

Lignetics, Inc. offers clean, renewable solutions. We have 30 years of experience innovating eco-friendly essentials for everyday life. Lignetics manufactures a variety of consumer brands in several different categories including wood pellets for home heating, BBQ pellets for grilling, wood pellets and shavings for animal bedding, and a wood fiber-based cat litter. Each of our products have unique features and benefits but are all linked with a wonderful recycled, renewable, sustainable, and carbon neutral story. We turn recycled sawdust into value-add, branded consumer products.