Process Leader- St. Catherines

Position: Process Leader- St. Catherines- Days- $100k-$110k
Location: St. Catharines

Process Leader
St. Catharines, ON | Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: $100,000–$115,000 + 15% Annual Performance Bonus Are you an experienced manufacturing leader with a background in paper mill operations? We're seeking a hands-on Process Leader to oversee a team of 30–40 unionized employees within a continuous manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established organization that values safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and employee development. If you thrive on leading people, improving processes, and driving production performance, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 30–40 unionized production employees

Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health and safety standards

Oversee daily production activities, troubleshoot operational issues, and minimize downtime

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction

Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Production to achieve operational goals

Lead equipment, process, and chemical trials to improve manufacturing performance

Analyze production data, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions

Ensure production targets, quality standards, and budgets are consistently achieved

Foster positive labour relations while ensuring compliance with the collective agreement

What We're Looking For

Direct experience working in a paper mill is required

Minimum 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment

Experience leading teams in a continuous manufacturing operation

Previous experience supervising employees in a unionized environment is strongly preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pulp & Paper Engineering, or equivalent industry experience

Strong troubleshooting, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities

Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching skills

Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word

Compensation & Benefits

$100,000–$115,000 annual salary

15% annual performance bonus

100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

Employer-matched Group RRSP

2–3 weeks vacation

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Stable, long-term career with opportunities for growth