Production Manager

ABB Schweiz AG; Pointe-Claire; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Production Manager for their plastic injection plant in Pointe-Claire. The role involves directing and optimizing production activities to meet growth and efficiency objectives while ensuring high standards of safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written.
• Strong sense of responsibility in production management and safety.

Responsibilities

• Set production objectives and monitor KPIs for operational performance.
• Manage production activities while ensuring customer demand is met.
• Provide solutions to production chain issues.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world

This Position reports to:

Directrice d'usine - T-CAN

Reporting to the Plant Manager, theProduction Manageris responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating production activities for the plastic injection plant. They optimize the use of labor, materials, and equipment to meet production goals. Their main mandate is to establish and ensure the achievement of growth and efficiency objectives in the production departments to meet customer demand. They implement continuous improvement processes aimed at optimizing the use of raw materials, labor, and technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Align with ABB’s core values of safety and integrity—taking responsibility for your actions while caring for your colleagues and the company.
• Set production objectives and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational performance (Health & Safety, Quality, Service, Performance, Costs) at both departmental and overall levels.
• Establish annual budgets in partnership with the Plant Manager and control departmental expenses to stay within budget.
• Manage production activities effectively, considering profitability and customer demand.
• Provide solutions to issues that may arise in the production chain.
• Ensure, in collaboration with the quality control team, that manufactured products meet customer requirements.
• Assess and determine labor needs, and ensure resources are in place for training new and existing employees to achieve optimal workforce versatility.
• Maintain good labor relations, fairness, and standardized practices across departments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement
• Strong sense of responsibility and demonstrated leadership in areas such as health & safety, quality, and production
• Ability to foster teamwork, engagement, and accountability
• Good stress management and adaptability to change
• Strong communication skills
• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to ensuring that our policies and practices align with the Employment Equity Program, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the four designated groups:

• Women

• Indigenous peoples

• Members of visible minorities

• Persons with disabilities

ABB is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.