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The Opportunity: Our client, a global chemicals company that provides expertise and tailored combinations of chemicals to improve water, energy and raw material efficiency, is looking for a Plant Manager for their Varennes, QC, facility. You will be responsible to translate the companys goals regarding customer satisfaction, H&S and quality into operational policies and procedures and provide leadership to production, warehouse/distribution and plant services. What You''ll Be Doing: Oversee safe and environmentally conscious operations on a daily basis for the manufacturing of quality products produced in a timely and cost-efficient manner Manage inventory of raw materials and finished products Direct the planning layout of equipment, workflow and workforce utilization Follow all safety procedures and ensure regulatory compliance with OHS, MTQ, MOE, and local authorities Identify and provide necessary resources for training in all regulatory areas to ensure all employee operate in a safe and environmentally responsible manner Maintain all necessary certifications (i.e., NSF, ISO) Prepare annual plant operations financial budgets Monitor plant expenditures to stay within budgeted allowance Recommend and justify capital projects for the site; manage project design and installation What You''ll Need To Be Successful: Four year Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Chemistry or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years chemical plant management experience Minimum 3 years prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing operation Proficient computer skills with Microsoft applications and SAP (Ideal) Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, bilingual (English/French required) Strong interpersonal relationship skills Proven leadership skills in a fast paced, high stress environment Strong mechanical aptitude Experience with capital/project management Experience with operations accounting and budgeting Experience dealing with Hazardous Materials