10 Apr Plant Manager

Our client, a renowned manufacturing company specializing in wood processing and distribution, is currently seeking to hire a Plant Manager to oversee all operations of their sawmill. This is a full-time, on-site position at their facility located in Granby, with working hours from Monday to Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Role:

The Plant Manager is responsible for planning production schedules and overseeing manufacturing and raw material warehousing activities to meet the company’s objectives. They are accountable for developing policies and procedures to improve productivity, ensure product quality, and resolve production issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise day and evening shift operations to ensure efficient and standards-compliant production.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase productivity and efficiency while minimizing costs.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control maintenance operations (both preventive and corrective).
• Ensure compliance with quality criteria (dimensions, grade, material/monetary yield).
• Manage logistics and raw material inventory rotations according to order book requirements.
• Optimize production processes.
• Supervise production operators (skilled and unskilled), mechanics, the saw filer, log yard, and manage work schedules.
• Participate in HR management including interviews, hiring, training, performance evaluation, discipline, and problem resolution.
• Develop, train, and motivate teams to continually improve their skills.
• Ensure that work methods comply with company health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Promote a company culture focused on safety and quality.
• Participate in accident investigations, startup inspections, the health and safety committee, and risk identification programs.
• Perform regular inspections and maintain a consistent presence on the production floor.
• Develop communication programs to encourage teamwork and participative management.
• Identify improvement opportunities (quantified) and propose solutions/projects. (The ability to conduct economic feasibility studies is an asset.)
• Analyze production trends to identify and resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Maintain regular communication with senior management to report on plant performance and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor consumable inventories and manage purchases (PPE, oils and lubricants, etc.).

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in electromechanics, mechanical engineering, industrial management, wood processing, or a related field.
• Significant experience managing a production plant, preferably in a sawmill environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical/instrumentation and control systems.
• Solid leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of quality and safety standards specific to the wood industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingualism preferred; proficiency in Spanish is an asset.