Operations Manager

multi color corp; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading label manufacturing company located in Montreal is seeking an experienced Operations Manager. This role involves managing plant operations to meet safety and quality standards while overseeing team development. The ideal candidate has at least five years of operations management experience, preferably in manufacturing, and is fluent in both English and French. The company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in an operations management role.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing practices and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate plant operations to achieve production goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.
• Lead team training and development efforts.

Skills

Team management

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Bilingual (English and French)

Communication skills

Delegation skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Operations Manager: Saint-Laurent, Montreal

Montreal, QC, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Operations Manager

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference. Join the new MCC and you will have the opportunity to become part of an organization that has been committed to excellence and industry leadership for over 110 years.

Position Overview

Reporting to the General Manager, the Operations Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating the employees under his/her charge to meet and facilitate safety, production, sustainability and quality standards. He/she also oversees the development and training of the team and maintains a harmonious work climate. He/she provides leadership and management of the shift services in order to achieve the company's fundamental strategies.Accountable for all aspects of plant production performance while ensuring objectives are attained in a cost-effective manner. Drives best practices through the organization and leads process improvement.

Why work at MCC:

Multi-Color offers:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Forth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Plus 2 floating Holidays

Key responsibilities:

• Oversees the production department to ensure effective and efficient operation of equipment and availability of necessary resources.
• Develops and maintain scorecards to monitor performance metrics, analyze production trends and KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Plans, implements and monitors production operations to meet scheduled production volume requirements.Execs production department activities to achieve the overall plant production schedule.
• Maintains quality production and minimize waste.
• Ensures compliance with established facility health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines and other regulations as applicable.
• Promotes a safety-first culture across the production floor by leading safety KPIs and reporting any safety concerns or issues to the immediate supervisor.
• Ensures the maintenance of a clean, healthy and safe work environment by enforcing health and safety programs and emphasizing prevention.
• Oversees and trains supervisors and associates on all department procedures, quality procedures and all related work instructions, safety training and company policies.
• Leverage continuous improvement programs to instill lean manufacturing practices, tools and discipline to ensure plant competitiveness and sustainability.
• Lead and participate in lean manufacturing initiatives to optimize production processes.
• Implement and sustain continuous improvement strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Manages time collection functions by ensuring all forms and time are approved and submitted by Supervisors in a timely manner for processing.
• Identifies necessary training for his/her employees.
• Maintains and keeps good communication with all stakeholders.
• Promotes a culture of performance and accountability through engagement to enhance and develop talent capability.
• Continually strives to foster a team environment that provides open and honest communication across all levels.
• All other related assignments.

Minimum Qualifications and skills:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the same position.
• Training or significant experience in printing (an asset).
• Experience in team management in a union manufacturing environment.
• Solid knowledge of operations, methods, manufacturing practices and continuous improvement.
• Fluent in Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Respect for health and safety principles and company procedures.
• Bilingual (oral and written);
• Autonomous and results oriented;
• Good leadership skills;
• Communication and delegation skills;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Ability to manage several projects at the same time and to manage the priorities;
• Good physical condition.

Other considerations:

• MCC Label offers a competitive wage and generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k).

Multi-Color welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Multi-Color Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

For over a century, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has crafted premium labels for the world’s most iconic and recognizable brands. Our labels elevate emotional connections with consumers and help brands stand out in competitive markets. Honoring our rich history as a market leader, we focus on the future by developing sustainable packaging solutions and consumer-driven innovations.

MCC combines global reach with the personalized touch of local service through our network of facilities across 25+ countries. More than 12,000 teammates come together to make our industry-leading work possible and bring our True Colors to life. Join us at MCC, where every product is Labeled with Care.

Learn more atwww.mcclabel.com .

If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail] .

Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.