Plant Manager

Genie Matthews and Associates; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking a Plant Manager in Quebec, Canada to lead administrative and production operations for conveyor belt systems in mining and tunneling. You’ll drive safety, efficiency, and ISO-aligned quality through a strong management team.

The role demands a strategic thinker with five-plus years in supervision, engineering exposure, and a hands-on approach to budgets and scheduling. Expect a demanding, on-site leadership position with weekend flexibility.

Qualifications

• Understanding production operations and engineering principles to meet deadlines in a high-volume setting.
• Ability to develop and implement production schedules and inventory controls.
• Ability to enforce quality/safety procedures in all production phases.
• Strong communication to present information across levels of staff and management.
• Ability to gather data, monitor performance, and support unbiased decision making.
• Mathematical aptitude to manage production budgets.
• Proficiency with basic computer tools and production software.
• Reliability to work 40+ hours including weekends on short notice.
• Team leadership to coordinate work across the organization.
• Physical capability for light to medium lifting and varied work postures.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate plant operations to meet SOPs and ISO standards.
• Develop and monitor cost-effective use of materials, labor, and equipment.
• Coordinate production and quality inspections to ensure standards and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Schedule machine maintenance to support efficient output.
• Hire and supervise training of employees through management team.
• Submit required reporting to senior management and participate in corporate training.

Skills

Production planning

Quality and safety procedures

Communication (verbal & written)

Decision making

Budget management

Team coordination

Flexibility to work weekends

Education

HS/GED required

College/University degree preferred

Minimum 5 years supervisory/managerial experience

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering experience

Knowledge of stamping and forming equipment

ISO 9001 experience an asset

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 meet 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.