Production manager

St-Amour; Mauricie; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St-Amour & Associates, Senc. is looking for a Production Director in Mauricie, Canada, to lead operations in a well-established manufacturing organization. The successful candidate will ensure production performance and quality while driving team development.

The role includes planning production activities, optimizing processes, and complying with health and safety standards. A passion for improvement initiatives and collaboration across departments is essential for contributing to the company's growth and strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in operational excellence and team development.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee production activities to meet objectives.
• Lead and develop production teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

Are you a proven leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development? A well‑established manufacturing organization in the Trois‑Rivières region is seeking a Production Director to lead its operations and contribute to its continued growth and success.

Your Role: Ensure the overall performance of production operations by leading teams, optimizing processes, and actively contributing to the organization’s growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee all production activities to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and profitability objectives;
• Lead, coach, and develop production management and operations teams;
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean Manufacturing, KPIs, process optimization, 5S, etc.);
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, quality requirements, and production plans;
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Maintenance, Human Resources, and Finance teams to optimize operational performance;
• Contribute to strategic decisions and growth initiatives across the organization.