Commis à la production

les entreprises simon nolan; Laval (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses tied to production objectives

Group pension plan after 12 months

Basic insurance after 3 months

Job summary

les entreprises simon nolan is seeking an hands-on Assistant Production Director to support daily operations, production output, and ongoing product development in a hybrid role.

The position combines shop-floor production (30–50% of time) with operational coordination. The ideal candidate is technically inclined, organized, and comfortable leading while working with machinery and teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing; polyurethane/plastics/rubber/casting experience is a strong asset.
• Hands-on with tools, molds, and production equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Basic understanding of quality control and measurement tools.
• Proficient in data entry, Excel, inventory, and documentation.
• French required; English an asset.
• Leadership potential and interest in growing into an operations role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Hands-on mechanical aptitude

Strong organizational skills

Leadership potential

Clear communication (French)

Computer literacy (data entry)

Ability to manage priorities

Tools

Molds & casting equipment

Excel

Inventory management systems

Quality measurement tools

Job description

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.

Key responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing; experience with polyurethane, plastics, rubber, or casting processes is a strong asset.
• 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.

Compensation and benefits

• 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.