Plant Manager

Accounting Search; Quebec; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking a Plant Manager in Quebec, Canada to lead administrative and production operations for conveyor belt systems in mining and tunneling. The role emphasizes safe, timely production and adherence to procedures.

The incumbent will manage budgets, schedules, and teams, develop maintenance plans, and drive continuous improvement with ISO 9001 experience considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Five years of supervisory/managerial experience or equivalent.
• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering experience is required.
• ISO 9001 experience is a plus.
• HS/GED is required; college/university degree preferred.
• Ability to plan, budget, and lead production in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate plant operations to comply with SOPs and safety.
• Develop and monitor cost-effective material, labor, and equipment usage.
• Coordinate production and quality/safety inspection reporting for ISO 9001 compliance.
• Maintain machine/equipment maintenance schedules to ensure efficiency.
• Hire and supervise training of employees through the management team.
• Submit reporting to senior management and participate in corporate training.

Skills

Team leadership

Production planning

Budget management

Quality procedures

Safety procedures

Mechanical understanding

MS Office

Inventory management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

HS/GED required

College/University degree preferred

Engineering experience

Tools

ERP systems

Management software

Job description

Plant Manager - QUEBEC, CANADA

JOB SUMMARY:

High-level managerial position responsible for organizing, directing, controlling, evaluating, and implementing through a functional management team the administrative support and production operations in the manufacture of conveyer belt systems for the mining and tunneling industries to facilitate timely production and safe working conditions.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE

• HS/GED Required; College/University Degree Preferred
• Minimum Five (5) Years Supervisory/Managerial Experience Required or Equivalent Combination of Education and Experience
• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Experience Required
• Knowledge of Stamping and Forming Equipment Preferred
• ISO 9001 Experience, A Plus

QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficient ability to understand instructions and underlying principles of production operations including mechanical engineering comprehension to reason and make judgments to meet deadlines in a high volume production environment

• Proficient organizational skills to develop-implement production schedules to maintain adequate inventory of raw materials and finished products to maintain customer demand
• Proficient ability to implement quality/safety procedures and guidelines during all phases of production operations
• Proficient verbal/written communication skills to present information or ideas clearly to personnel at all levels of administrative support, production operations, and senior management
• Proficient information gathering and monitoring skills to facilitate effective, unbiased decision making and problem solving functions
• Proficient mathematical ability to manage production budgets
• Fundamental computer skills (microsoft office) with knowledge of management software
• Dependability to be consistently at work and on time with ability to work 40+ flexible schedule on short notice including weekends
• A “team” mentality with the ability to organize and coordinate the work of others
• Near/far vision and multiple limb coordination with light/medium (5-20 lbs) lifting capability during normal phase duties
• Ability to sit or stand as needed to perform job duties

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate plant administrative and production operations to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, quality assurance and safety procedures.

• Develop, implement, and monitor procedures to cost-effectively use materials, labor, and equipment to meet production demands.
• Develop and coordinate production and quality/safety inspection reporting procedures to facilitate adherence to production requirements and ISO 9001 standards.
• Develop and coordinate machine/equipment maintenance schedules to facilitate cost-effective manufactured goods production.
• Hire and supervise training of employees in the use of machines/equipment and production processes through management team.
• Submit required reporting to senior management.
• Attend corporate training sessions to acquire innovative procedures to maintain competitive edge in production operations.