Production Manager

ERCO Worldwide; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Benefits on Day 1

Health Care/Wellness Spending Account

Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Paid time off

Company Pension Plan

Disability Insurance

Maternity/paternity/parental leave

Job summary

ERCO Worldwide seeks a Production Manager in Saskatoon to lead all plant production activities from strategy through execution and evaluation, ensuring alignment with corporate directives. You will balance general management with hands-on operations, liaising with regulators, suppliers, customers and the local community.

The role requires a strong safety focus, budgeting acumen, and proven leadership in pulp chemical production, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred (Chemical, Mechanical, Pulp & Paper).
• 6–10 years in Plant Operations and Management, budgeting, safety and environmental leadership.
• 5+ years in plant operations leadership in the pulp chemicals arena.
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decisions.
• Experience in vendor/contractor negotiations is an asset.
• Experience in labor negotiations is required.
• Ability to oversee regulatory compliance and safety.
• Customer and community outreach experience.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Familiarity with process safety and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify efficiency opportunities and optimize local plant operations.
• Make or actively support critical decisions affecting the site (capital projects, team performance, budgeting).
• Monitor regulations to ensure ethical practices, safety and environmental compliance.
• Develop and implement key people initiatives (training, hiring/on-boarding, succession).

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Budgeting/Cost management

Safety leadership

Team development

Recruiting & developing teams

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Pulp & Paper) preferred

Tools

DCS

JDE E-One

Dayforce

Coupa

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

KMS/MOC

Job description

Production Manager

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Location:

4050 Wanuskewin Road, Saskatoon

Hours:

40 hours per week

Salary:

$135k-$145k

Travel:

5%

Get To Know Us!

ERCO Worldwide’s century-long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. Grounded in our commitment to sustainability, we serve multiple industries such as pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, water treatment and more! It’s our goal to make everyone’s lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe.

Our Vision (What we aspire to achieve)

To be the trusted partner for safe, innovative chemical solutions that improve everyday life and advance sustainability.

Our Mission (What we do and for whom)

We deliver sustainable, innovative chemical solutions driven by a steadfast commitment to safety, exceptional service, and continuous improvement, rooted in a culture of care that fosters lasting value for our people, customers, and the communities we serve.

Our Values (The beliefs, principles and practices that drive our organization)

• Safety First - We prioritize safety, protecting our people, customers, communities and the environment.
• Do the Right Thing - We are guided by honesty, integrity, and accountability which influence our decisions and actions on behalf of our stakeholders.
• Together, We Thrive - We foster a respectful, open, and inclusive workplace where collaboration thrives, people grow together, and teams celebrate each other's successes.
• Performance with Purpose - We achieve results by empowering employees and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring positive impact and long-term success.

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Join The Team:

ERCO Worldwide is looking for a Production Manager to join our Saskatoon team! The Production Manager sets the direction and oversees all activities related to plant production (from strategy development through to implementation, execution and evaluation) while driving alignment with the corporate strategic direction and established systems and directives. Delivering on a broad range of responsibilities, the Production Manager must balance an ability to draw on well-established general management capabilities with a willingness to get directly involved in the operations (applying specialty/technical skills) as required. Supports the Plant Manager in communications with the local community, regulatory bodies, suppliers, customers and contractors. Develops SOP's and ensures department compliance to both regulatory and company training requirements.

The Role:

• Identify and report efficiency opportunities (i.e., production, cost) and/or implement appropriate solutions to optimize local plant operations.
• Make (or actively support) critical decisions that impact the local site (i.e., capital projects, team performance, production, maintenance planning, costing/budgeting etc.)
• Monitor relevant regulations to ensure compliance in areas such as ethical practices, employee and process safety, contractor safety, environment etc.
• Development and implementation of key people initiatives (i.e., training, talent development, skills planning, organization design, hiring/on-boarding, succession management etc.)Review process measures on a regular basis in order ensure production, raw material usages and quality expectations are being met.

The Person:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Pulp and Paper) is preferred.
• 6 - 10 years of experience in Plant Operations and Management, Budgeting/Cost Management, Safety and Environmental Leadership, Community Outreach, Dealing with Governmental Regulators, Customer Contact.
• Proven track record of 5+ years’ plant operations experience in a leadership role in the pulp chemicals arena coupled with team leadership experience.
• Strong analytical skills (i.e., process and technical data, incident/process investigation) to help in decision-making and judgments.
• Related experience in vendor/contractor negotiations is an asset
• Experience in labor negotiations is required to work in specified sites
• Ability to maintain a continuous focus on critical factors pertaining to effective operations (i.e., ethical practices, safety, Responsible Care, environmental factors etc.).
• Financial abilities; including budgets
• Well-developed skills as a trainer would be an asset
• Successful background in recruiting and developing teams
• Occasional travel as the role requires
• Knowledge of Responsible Care Codes and Practices, Quality Systems, Incident Investigation, Problem Solving, Contracts and Service Agreements, Process Safety, Business Platforms (Applicable site DCS, JDE E-One, Dayforce, Coupa, SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, KMS/MOC) is required.

The Value You Bring:

• Strong health and safety mindset
• Strong relationship builder – collaborative, team-builder
• Focused and results driven, transparent, and articulate
• Drives continuous improvement
• Resilient – can adapt to changing environments/technology
• Proactive – takes initiative, creative, stays ahead of the curve, enthusiastic, inspirational

What you’ll love about us!

Competitive Benefits:

• Company Paid Health and Dental Benefits on Day 1
• Health Care/Wellness Spending Account
• Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Company Pension Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Maternity/paternity/parental leave support with top up option

Developmental Opportunity:

At ERCO we believe in continuous improvement, not just with our processes, but with our employees too! We have an excellent L&D department who create and facilitate training courses for our ERCO University platform on all topics for the development of our people. We also help cover and encourage employees to take courses and attend conferences to further their knowledge and skillsets!

AI in Recruitment

ERCO Worldwide does not use AI-enabled tools to screen, assess, rank or select candidates in our recruitment process. Our hiring teams make all hiring decisions.

ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs.

Get to know us more by visiting our website and LinkedIn page!

Applicants are kindly requested not to call or visit our facilities regarding employment opportunities. All applications must be submitted online or via email. For further inquiries, please contact our HR team at [e-mail] or [e-mail].