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 company's 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 Bachelor's 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