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Job Title


Production Manager


Company : SOPREMA


Location : Drummondville, Centre-du-Québec


Created : 2025-10-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Benefits include: Shutdown at Christmas and all paid holidays; Flexible insurance program (80% paid by the company after probation and up to 100% after one year!); Pension fund / 2 contribution options: 3% employee 3% employer; 5% employee 4% employer; Social club; Reimbursement for physical activities (according to internal policy); Work timetable Full time (40h/week) - Weekend as needed. Overview In the context of the construction and launch of a new factory scheduled officially for Fall/Winter 2026, we are looking for a Production manager. Prior to the official launch, the Production manager will have the opportunity to undergo specific training for a duration of 6 to 12 months, involving travel between the future factory and our sister facility located in Drummondville, Quebec. He will also participate to the planned test startup in 2026. Responsibilities Directly manage employees under supervision, including recruitment, performance monitoring, mentoring, and training oversight. Ensure the achievement of goals related to health, safety, environment, quality, raw material consumption, performance, equipment maintenance, and production volumes. Plan production in manufacturing units to meet customer needs while maintaining optimal inventory. Contribute to the development of best practices within teams, ensure dissemination, and monitor implementation. Define and monitor the operational budget (labor, energy, consumables, etc.). Maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) in each area of responsibility and communicate with the site director regarding team performance (positive and negative). Promote a culture of continuous improvement within teams, participate in setting priorities, and disseminate information. Coordinate with the maintenance team to facilitate interventions and manage personnel during major interventions. Analyze variances and improvement opportunities to define and present action or improvement plans to the plant director. Collaborate with various departments in preparing, planning, executing, and monitoring R&D tests. Collaborate with different departments to support the implementation of industrial projects, whether minor or major. Participate in investment plans and justify requests. Perform any other tasks necessary for the smooth operation of operations. Knowledge and Qualifications Engineering degree or other relevant courses (college or university). Additional training in personnel management, Operations management. 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a supervisory position. Lean manufacturing knowledge (an asset). French and Spanish (an asset). Knowledge and Competencies Natural leader and effective communicator. Meticulous and performance-oriented. Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability. Commitment and openness to change. Good listening skills and a team player. Good time and stress management. Proactive. Working conditions 40 hours per week. Flexible hours to provide support to all work teams when necessary. Available for travel while the facility is being built and some occasional travel after. Bright working environment in a new factory. Supervision of 20+ production employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr