Production Manager

kdc/one, Knowlton; Knowlton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KDC/ONE seeks a Production Manager to oversee the packaging department, ensuring efficient production while leading a team and adhering to health & safety standards. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in manufacturing. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Telemedicine/Telepharmacy

Employer RRSP contribution up to 4%

Access to a bonus program

Onsite cafeteria

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a similar manufacturing position.
• Experience managing a team of around 100 employees is an asset.
• Bilingual in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage production-related activities within the packaging department.
• Engage team to produce quality products while respecting health & safety rules.
• Develop and present improvement projects.

Skills

LEAN concepts

Leadership

Organizational skills

Strategic analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or a relevant discipline

Job description

At KDC/ONE, we are leaders in contract manufacturing and the largest manufacturer of deodorants in North America. At the heart of our values is excellence, which motivates us to make every effort to realize the projects of our clients. In addition to our major specializations, we continuously strive to innovate to design more than a thousand other beauty, health and hygiene products.

The mission we are proposing:

The Production Manager is responsible for the packaging department. Through your leadership, you will be responsible for supervising and coordinating all production-related activities. This usually involves managing human, material and financial resources to ensure that products are produced efficiently, on time and to the required quality standards, and in complete safety.

An overview of your new position

• Manage your department's human resources to support the company's short- and long-term production execution
• Engage your team to produce quality products, respecting health & safety rules
• Determine staffing requirements based on projected and planned products
• Be responsible for the development and training of all the department's human resources to support the organization's objectives
• Develop and execute health & safety, quality, service, productivity, waste and cost action plans for the department in partnership with all necessary support functions
• Act as an ambassador for the company's Lean culture
• Develop and present improvement projects
• Coordinate within the department and with the functional support structure day-to-day activities to execute operational plans within pre-established cost, quality and service parameters
• Manage and improve production systems within the department
• Develop standards and annual budget
• Evaluate and analyze departmental equipment installations
• Participate in equipment and plant purchasing decisions for the department
  
  

You are the ideal candidate if you have

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar position in a manufacturing environment
• Mastery of LEAN and continuous improvement concepts
• Experience in managing a team of around 100 employees (an asset)
• Bilingualism essential (French and English) to communicate effectively with our English-speaking workforce and clientele.
• Mobilizing leadership
• Customer and results oriented
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills
• Capacity for strategic analysis and rapid decision-making
  
  

What we have to offer you

• Comprehensive coverage including vision, dental, medical, and more.
• Telemedecine/Telepharmacy
• RRSP: Your employer contributes up to 4% of your salary, corresponding to your contribution
• Access to a bonus program based on our success as a company and your personal goals achieved.
• Onsite cafeteria for convenient and enjoyable meal breaks.
• Internal mobility and career development opportunities to develop your potential
  
  

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