Assistant Production Director

We are a growing polyurethane manufacturing company serving industrial and mining clients, specializing in high-performance wear parts and custom molded components. We are seeking a hands-on Assistant Production Director to support daily operations, production output, and ongoing product development.

This is a hybrid role combining shop-floor production (30–50% of the time) with operational and team coordination. The ideal candidate is technically inclined, organized, and comfortable working both with their hands and in a leadership capacity.

• Participate directly in production (30–50% of time), including mold preparation, casting, demolding, finishing, and quality control.
• Coordinate daily production schedules to meet deadlines and optimize workflow.
• Oversee reception and expedition: receive raw materials, verify packing slips, manage inventory locations, and prepare/coordinate outgoing shipments.
• Assist in product development initiatives, including prototyping, testing, and continuous improvement of existing parts and processes.
• Maintain production documentation, work instructions, inventory records, and quality control reports.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and proper handling of chemicals and materials.
• Support troubleshooting of production issues and recommend process and tooling improvements.
• Collaborate with management on capacity planning, maintenance needs, and prioritization of urgent orders.

• Experience in manufacturing; experience with polyurethane, plastics, rubber, or casting processes is a strong asset.
• Valid Forklift License
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools, molds, and production equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities between production and administrative/coordination tasks.
• Basic understanding of quality control, measurement tools, and non-conformity handling.
• Comfortable using computers for basic data entry, Excel, inventory, and documentation.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a small production team and management;
  French required, English an asset (for suppliers/clients).
• Leadership potential and interest in growing into a higher-responsibility operations/production role.

• Starting wage: 28-34$/hour, full-time.
• Performance-based bonuses available, tied to production objectives, quality, and reliability.
• Group pension plan available after 12 months of continuous employment.
• Basic insurance (health and/or life coverage) available after 3 months of continuous employment.
• Possibility of progression toward a more senior Production or Operations management role as the company grows.

Adjoint(e) directeur(trice) de production – Fabrication de polyuréthane

Nous sommes une entreprise en croissance spécialisée dans la fabrication de pièces en polyuréthane pour des applications industrielles et minières, incluant des pièces d'usure et des composantes moulées sur mesure. Nous recherchons un(e) adjoint(e) directeur(trice) de production polyvalent(e) et impliqué(e) sur le plancher pour soutenir les opérations quotidiennes, la production et le développement de nouveaux produits.

Ce poste est hybride : environ 30 à 50% du temps en production sur le plancher et le reste en coordination, organisation et gestion des opérations. La personne idéale est manuelle, structurée et à l'aise autant avec le travail pratique qu'avec des responsabilités de gestion.

• Participer directement à la production (30–50% du temps) : préparation des moules, coulée, démoulage, finition et contrôle de la qualité.
• Coordonner le calendrier de production quotidien afin de respecter les délais et optimiser le flux de travail.
• Superviser la réception et l'expédition : réception des matières premières, vérification des bons de livraison, gestion des emplacements d'inventaire, préparation et coordination des envois.
• Contribuer au développement de nouveaux produits : prototypage, tests, amélioration continue des produits existants et des procédés.
• Tenir à jour la documentation de production, les…