Role Purpose:

Oversee the daily operations of the Plant from production to distribution. Ensure policies and procedures are followed and employees are strictly abiding by the set Health and Safety measures to minimize any potential risks.

Accountabilities:

• Manage the allocated budget to ensure deadlines are being met within the set timeframes, plans and budget; report any deviation to the Operational Excellence Manager for decision-making.
• Plan, organize, and manage the daily operations of the Plant and take full responsibility for production output, product quality and on-time shipping. This is to:
  − Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility.
  − Minimize unnecessary costs.
  − Maintain high quality standards.
  − Exceed customers’ expectations.   
• Oversee the work of the Production Department in order to ensure projects are produced on-time, within budget, with the highest quality and uncompromising safety.
• Oversee the work of the Maintenance Department in order to ensure that all Maintenance policies, procedures and initiatives are being implemented for optimal efficiency & effectiveness.
• Oversee the work of the Plan Administration Department in order to ensure that all support activities are carried out efficiently and effectively.
• Monitor operations, evaluate employee productivity and provide corrective actions as needed.
• Provide needed training and educational materials to plant employees as necessary.
• Review, on a continuous basis, daily tasks and make sure to amend and refine where applicable for the improvement of employees’ performance and ultimately, the overall productivity of the Plant.
• Ensure equipment used is up to standards by:
  − Performing routine safety checks.
  − Organizing preventive and predictive maintenance on utility and production equipment.                                                           - Repairing/replacing plant equipment and requesting modifications on production machines as needed.

Scope 2: Policies, Procedures and Processes:

• Ensure continuous and strict abidance by the set Quality, Health, Safety and Environment policies, procedures, and processes.
• Develop and implement, within the plant, procedures and related processes that maximize safety, quality, and productivity.
• Manage safety programs that guarantee the protection of both employees and the public; thus, reducing any potential risk to a residual level.
• Detect, correct and/or report unsafe conditions to the Senior Management with recommendations as needed.
• Understand and follow established product quality procedures and guidelines to ensure customers are receiving quality and purity of products.

Scope 3: Reporting:

• Collect and review relevant data to:
  − reduce inefficiencies and waste.
  − perform required pertinent analysis.
  − present findings along with recommendations to Senior Management for feedback and approval prior to implementation.
• Interact with professional bodies and government officials visiting the Plant and provide them with required documents on a timely basis.

Scope 4: Management and Supervision:

• Perform managerial/supervisory responsibilities that include participating in the management of all HR issues related to the team such as: team performance, absence management, training needs identification and other requests.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering or similar; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Production Planning, Budgeting & Planning, Quality Assurance (Quality Standards), Management of Occupational Health & Safety.
• MS Office – Advanced level.
• Proficiency in French and English.
• Min 8 years experience within the Heavy manufacturing field.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong decision making skills.
• Advanced planning skills.
• Dynamic and proactive.