Production Manager

Location: Candiac

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products, focused on supporting utility companies and railroad operators, as well as supplying large home improvement retailers across North America. Headquartered in Montréal and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates an extensive network of facilities employing more than 3,000 people in Canada and the United States. Built on a strong foundation and operating coast to coast, the company offers meaningful career opportunities and the chance to make a positive impact in the communities it serves.
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Job Description  Under the supervision of the Plant Manager, the  Production Manager  plans, organizes, directs, controls, and evaluates the activities of the plant’s various departments (Planning, Production, Shipping, Maintenance) to ensure the company meets production objectives within established budget guidelines while maintaining positive labor relations with production employees.
Responsibilities   Master and ensure the application of LEAN Manufacturing methods implemented within the organization (SMED, DMS, KPIs, etc.).
Establish, in collaboration with the Plant Manager, performance objectives for Manufacturing, Shipping, Maintenance, and Yard/Planning Supervisors.
Participate with the Plant Manager and Supervisors in the development and monitoring of Master Plans for Manufacturing, Shipping, Maintenance, and Yard/Planning.
Ensure effective coordination and supervision between supervisors and their teams across all three shifts (day, evening, night).
Actively participate in shift start meetings to align teams with operational priorities.
Provide support to shop-floor teams and coach supervisors and team leads to strengthen management skills and performance leadership.
Ensure adherence to daily, weekly, and monthly production plans.
Lead the problem-solving committee (PSP) to track action items and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Monitor performance indicators, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
Support training, development, and cross-training of operations personnel.
Implement and enforce company policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring strong communication between operations teams and other departments.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, CAPEX deployment, and report progress to the Plant Manager.
Ensure harmonious labor relations and compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and the collective agreement.
Actively participate in health, safety, and environmental projects and initiatives.
The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties consistent with the role.

Required Qualifications and Skills   Technical or university education in engineering, industrial management, or a related field.
7+ years of experience as a Production Manager
Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, prioritization, and conflict-resolution skills.
Knowledge of production processes and industrial safety standards.
Experience in a unionized environment (strong asset).
Experience in the steel industry (major asset).
Strong knowledge of continuous improvement tools (LEAN Manufacturing).
Knowledge of SAP (strong asset).
Bilingual in English and French, both spoken and written, to ensure effective communication with unilingual employees and other North American plants.

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