Plant Manager

ZipRecruiter; Varennes; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemicals company is seeking a Plant Manager for their Varennes, QC facility. The successful candidate will oversee operations, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and lead a team to achieve operational goals. This role requires strong leadership skills, a relevant degree, and significant management experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ chemical plant management experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Bilingual (English/French) required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and environmentally conscious operations.
• Manage inventory of raw materials and finished products.
• Prepare annual plant operations financial budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Applications

SAP

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Our client, a global chemicals company that provides expertise and tailored combinations of chemicals to improve water, energy and raw material efficiency, is looking for a Plant Manager for their Varennes, QC, facility.

You will be responsible to translate the company’s goals regarding customer satisfaction, H&S and quality into operational policies and procedures and provide leadership to production, warehouse/distribution and plant services.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Oversee safe and environmentally conscious operations on a daily basis for the manufacturing of quality products produced in a timely and cost-efficient manner
• Manage inventory of raw materials and finished products
• Direct the planning layout of equipment, workflow and workforce utilization
• Follow all safety procedures and ensure regulatory compliance with OHS, MTQ, MOE, and local authorities
• Identify and provide necessary resources for training in all regulatory areas to ensure all employee operate in a safe and environmentally responsible manner
• Maintain all necessary certifications (i.e., NSF, ISO)
• Prepare annual plant operations financial budgets
• Monitor plant expenditures to stay within budgeted allowance
• Recommend and justify capital projects for the site; manage project design and installation

What You'll Need To Be Successful:

• Four year Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years’ chemical plant management experience
• Minimum 3 years’ prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing operation
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft applications and SAP (Ideal)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, bilingual (English/French required)
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills
• Proven leadership skills in a fast paced, high stress environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience with capital/project management
• Experience with operations accounting and budgeting
• Experience dealing with Hazardous Materials