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