Plant Director

Tasks

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all production activities to ensure priorities, deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Lead, motivate, and develop supervisors and production teams within a unionized and highly autonomous environment.
• Oversee technical and quality functions, including programming, design, production preparation, process feasibility, and compliance with customer requirements.
• Develop and monitor performance indicators related to productivity, profitability, workforce efficiency, delivery timelines, quality, and equipment reliability.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives by optimizing work methods, production flows, and equipment utilization.
• Foster close collaboration between production, sales, procurement, human resources, and other business functions.
• Participate in investment decisions, the integration of new technologies, and the organization’s strategic planning.
• Perform any other duties related to the position.

Advantages

• Target salary of approximately $150,000, with flexibility based on experience and the value the successful candidate brings to the organization.
• Performance bonus opportunity tied to operational and financial objectives, tailored to the seniority level of the selected candidate.
• Employer RRSP contribution of up to 3%.
• Flexible schedule and comprehensive benefits package.
• Permanent full-time position offering direct and visible impact on company results.
• Close collaboration with an experienced CEO who provides coaching, feedback, and increasing levels of autonomy.
• Significant decision-making authority, particularly regarding improvement initiatives and certain capital investments.
• Modern work environment featuring state-of-the-art equipment.
• Nearly $3 million in ongoing investments in equipment and production capabilities.
• Opportunity to play a central role in the next stage of growth for a well-established Quebec-based SME.

Job requirements

• Must-Haves :
• Proven experience in production management, supervision, or team leadership within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand operational priorities, organize work effectively, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work effectively with both autonomous shop-floor teams and senior management.
• Results-driven mindset with a strong focus on action, problem-solving, decision-making, and execution.
• Integrity, sound judgment, humility, curiosity, and the ability to communicate openly with employees, customers, suppliers, and business partners.
• Nice-to-Haves :
• College diploma (DEC) or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in mechanics and experience in metal fabrication or processes such as laser cutting, bending, welding, assembly, or powder coating.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement and change management methodologies.
• Experience with ERP systems or production planning and management software.
• Experience in a unionized environment, overseeing technical or quality functions, or managing equipment and capital investment projects.