Executive Assistant

randstad canada; Laval (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension plan after 12 months

Insurance after 3 months

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking an Assistant Production Director for a growing polyurethane manufacturer serving industrial and mining clients. The role blends shop-floor production (30-50%) with operational coordination and product development, aimed at sustaining output and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be hands-on with molds and equipment, organized, and capable of leading a small production team while communicating effectively with management. French skills are required.

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.
• Leadership potential and interest in growing into a higher-responsibility operations/production role.

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.

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.