Production Foreman - Quebec

Production Foreman - PERMANENT – up to $70K + benefits + paid OT

SHIFT: Day + Afternoon shift rotation (8 hours)

LOCATION: Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec

** Southwest Quebec called the “Venice of Quebec”

** population 43,000

** 1 hour west of Montreal + 50 minutes from Cornwall (Ontario)

Qualifications / Requirements:

* College Degree

* 3 yrs+ experience in manufacturing sector ; any in extrusion industry an asset

* Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and automation an asset

* Excellent leadership and team-building skills

* Track record of effectively managing and developing performing teams

* Excellent communication skills – written and verbal

* Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization

* Proficiency in French and English

Responsibilities:

* Coordinate and oversee all tasks associated with production for the extrusion facility including extrusion, stretching, cutting, aging, packaging, quality assurance

* Manage day-to-day operations of profiles manufactured through an automated aluminum extrusion press facility

* Manage and meet production requirements and targets within budget

* Manage resources equipment and tools to enable production requirements to be met

* Ensure machinery and equipment are of a set standard to enable production targets to be met for as that set for the day-to-day operations

* Maintain equipment and tools

* Ensure facilities are maintained to industry standards including equipment maintenance, repairs and upgrades

* Support production staff and foster a culture of excellence, accountability and collaboration

* Identify production issues that require enhancing to improve efficiencies and reduce costs

* Maintain QA protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations such as ASTM E8, E10, E18 and ASTM B221

* Participate in cross-functional meetings, provide insights and recommendations to improve business operations

* Establish a safe work environment and mitigate potential hazards so workplace is safe for all employees

* Comply with laws, regulations, operational standards (ISO) and company policies

* Enforce and train employees in safety practices, procedures, etc. and keep employees abreast of any operational and industry changes

* Engage in regular informal safety conversations

* Other duties as assigned