Tasks Plan, coordinate, and oversee all production activities to ensure priorities, deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.

Lead, motivate, and develop supervisors and production teams within a unionized and highly autonomous environment.

Oversee technical and quality functions, including programming, design, production preparation, process feasibility, and compliance with customer requirements.

Develop and monitor performance indicators related to productivity, profitability, workforce efficiency, delivery timelines, quality, and equipment reliability.

Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives by optimizing work methods, production flows, and equipment utilization.

Foster close collaboration between production, sales, procurement, human resources, and other business functions.

Participate in investment decisions, the integration of new technologies, and the organizations strategic planning.

Perform any other duties related to the position.

Advantages Target salary of approximately $150,000, with flexibility based on experience and the value the successful candidate brings to the organization.

Performance bonus opportunity tied to operational and financial objectives, tailored to the seniority level of the selected candidate.

Employer RRSP contribution of up to 3%.

Flexible schedule and comprehensive benefits package.

Permanent full-time position offering direct and visible impact on company results.

Close collaboration with an experienced CEO who provides coaching, feedback, and increasing levels of autonomy.

Significant decision-making authority,



particularly regarding improvement initiatives and certain capital investments.

Modern work environment featuring state-of-the-art equipment.

Nearly $3 million in ongoing investments in equipment and production capabilities.

Opportunity to play a central role in the next stage of growth for a well-established Quebec-based SME.

Job requirements Must-Haves: Proven experience in production management, supervision, or team leadership within a manufacturing environment.

Ability to understand operational priorities, organize work effectively, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to work effectively with both autonomous shop-floor teams and senior management.

Results-driven mindset with a strong focus on action, problem-solving, decision-making, and execution.

Integrity, sound judgment, humility, curiosity, and the ability to communicate openly with employees, customers, suppliers, and business partners.

Nice-to-Haves: College diploma (DEC) or Bachelor''s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Strong interest in mechanics and experience in metal fabrication or processes such as laser cutting, bending, welding, assembly, or powder coating.

Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement and change management methodologies.

Experience with ERP systems or production planning and management software.

Experience in a unionized setting, overseeing technical or quality functions, or managing equipment and capital investment projects.

📌 Plant Director (Jonquière)
🏢 Bédard Ressources
📍 Jonquière