Production Director

Agropur Cooperative; Quebec; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation based on service

Flexible group insurance

Telemedicine

Career path

Employer pension plan

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative is seeking a Production Director to lead all manufacturing operations and sanitation activities at the Saint-Laurent plant. You will drive efficient production methods, ensure product quality, and push continuous optimization to meet profitability targets.

The role requires a strong leadership presence, a track record in food industry operations, and a commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and a culture of accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the food or pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum 5 years in an operations or production management role.
• Experience in a unionized environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience leading CI, operational excellence, and performance management initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in French and English (English required to collaborate across Canada).

Responsibilities

• Lead all production operations to meet objectives related to safety, quality, service, cost, environment, and operational excellence.
• Supervise and coach Production Coordinators and Supervisors in operations and team performance.
• Foster accountability and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Provide leadership in health and safety initiatives and ensure policy compliance.
• Ensure adherence to quality, sanitation, food safety, and regulatory standards.
• Drive performance through management of key metrics (SQCDME) and corrective actions.
• Optimize use of resources to maximize efficiency and meet budget targets.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Develop talent and leadership within managers and supervisors.
• Build partnerships across functions and act as change leader for strategic priorities.

Skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Leadership in CI

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

Job Type: Regular We believe that teamwork collaborating and sharing perspectives is essential to achieving the best results.

Agropur is looking for a Production Director to join is St-Laurent team. The Production Director is responsible for leading and overseeing all manufacturing operations and sanitation activities within the plant. The role ensures the implementation of efficient production methods to achieve profitability targets, maintain product quality standards, and drive continuous optimization of production processes. The Production Director plays a key leadership role in fostering a performance-driven culture while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

An environment where collaboration is encouraged and valued:

• Recognition of years of service in calculating vacation time.
• Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine service.
• Employee assistance program.
• Opportunity to invest in you (Career Path, etc.).
• Pension plan including employer contributions.

Salary range 007: 118,000$ to 147,500$ (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position).

How you will contribute to collective success:

• Lead all production operations to achieve the plant’s objectives related to safety, quality, service, cost, environmental performance, and overall operational excellence.
• Supervise and coach Production Coordinators and Supervisors in the management of operations, manufacturing processes, and team performance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence by developing both technical and leadership capabilities across the organization.
• Provide leadership in health and safety initiatives and ensure compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure adherence to quality, sanitation, food safety, and regulatory standards while promoting a strong quality culture throughout the plant.
• Drive performance through the effective management of key operational metrics (SQCDME), ensuring rigorous follow-up on action plans and implementation of corrective measures.
• Optimize the use of human, material, and financial resources to maximize operational efficiency and achieve budgetary targets.
• Lead continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives aimed at increasing productivity, reducing waste, and enhancing overall plant performance.
• Develop talent, support succession planning, and strengthening the leadership capabilities of managers and supervisors.
• Build strong partnerships across functions and act as a change leader in support of the organization’s strategic priorities.

The type of team player who fits in:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the food or pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an operations or production management role.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required, or an equivalent combination of training and continuous improvement experience.
• Strong knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP and applicable food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience leading continuous improvement, operational excellence, and performance management initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English (English is required to collaborate with colleagues across Canada).

A role for those who know that the best results are built through teamwork. People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We'll work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations).