Production Manager

Production Manager

Business Objectives Alignment

Help develop and implement an operational strategy that is aligned with his/her unit’s business strategy

Meet the manufacturing objectives in the unit’s business strategy

Operational Excellence

Develop an action plan to maximize standardized manufacturing efficiency in his/her sector and optimize resources

Develop good relationships with business partners

Develop processes and tools to support and drive continuous improvement in his/her sector

Devise and implement standardized manufacturing practices and procedures related to his/her department’s objectives

Ensure sound management of operating costs and maximize the return on assets under his/her responsibility

Maximize synergy and foster collaboration among groups, units and business units

Help meet operational efficiency goals

Human Resources

Design and implement a talent development and succession strategy for his/her department, in collaboration with Human Resources

Build a team of competent and dedicated people whose skills complement one another

Ensure that the work flow and job structure are tailored to his/her sector’s needs

Manage and engage his/her staff based on companies values and business strategy

Health & Safety

Accept the full responsibility that comes with his/her position in line with OSH requirements

Help set OSH priorities for his/her sector in line with corporate objectives and follow up on them

Insist on and create a safe and healthy work environment for all employees in his/her sector

Promote sound occupational health and safety management

Personally commit to and display strong leadership in health and safety

Corporate Responsibility and Governance

Make sure governance rules are followed and responsibilities are carried out

Ensure the sustainable and responsible development of the unit

Insist on ethical conduct and uphold the values underlying companies corporate culture

Client Focused and Innovation

Ensure support for business relationships and provide technical support when requested by clients

Keep abreast of manufacturing best practices and new technologies and share them within the organization

Support the sector’s innovation objectives

Additional responsibilities

Core competencies defined for this job

Change management

Coaching

Decision-making

Perseverance

Planning and organizing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in Engineering

Desired experience

10+ years of production experience

3-5 years of Production Management experience

Pulp & Paper experience required

Technical competencies

Strong leadership attributes

Target Companies (completed)

Atlantic packaging Toronto
Westrock in Toronto and area
Irving tissue in Toronto
Resolute forest products in thunderbay Ontario and Gatineau Quebec
Kruger in Toronto, Brampton Ontario, and Trenton Ontario, and in Quebec
Domtar in Espanola Ontario, and Kamloops BC
Tembec
Rayonier
Green first in Kapuskasing Ontario
White birch paper in Ottawa Ontario area
Fortress cellulose in Gatineau Quebec
Kimberly clark in Huntsville Ontario
Av terrace bay
Canadian Kraft paper in Manitoba
Catalyst paper in powell river
Strathcona paper in Trenton Ontario area
Alberta news print
Zeltsoff celgar in British Columbia
Jd irving in new Brunswick
Dunn paper
Papers excellence
West fraser in British Columbia
Prince albert pulp
Port Hawkesbury paper
Canfor pulp
Greenfield ethanol