Hello, I’m Simon Mathé, Recruitment Consultant at FED Manu Tech, specializing in engineering and manufacturing positions. I am currently recruiting a Director of Manufacturing Operations for a recognized international group with a large-scale manufacturing organization in the Greater Montreal area. The position covers two production facilities, with most of the time spent at the main facility on the South Shore.MissionReporting directly to the Vice President, you will lead a production organization of approximately 200 employees. Your mandate will be to stabilize operations, drive sustainable performance improvements and develop the existing management team while meeting daily delivery requirements. This highly visible position offers genuine opportunities for career progression in the medium term.Lead the fabrication, painting, assembly, subassembly, packing, technical support, planning and scheduling functionsEnsure orders are delivered on time, at the expected cost and in accordance with established quality standardsCoach and develop production managers and supervisory teamsLead the daily, weekly and monthly performance management routinesManage the master production schedule, work sequencing and release of work orders to the production floorBalance labour and capacity across both facilities, production areas and shiftsAct as the main escalation point for production, labour, equipment and material issuesIncrease team autonomy and strengthen decision-making on the production floorManage the operations budget in close partnership with the Plant ControllerMonitor delivery, productivity, quality, cost,



overtime and safety indicatorsIdentify equipment requirements and lead the operational component of CAPEX projectsPrioritize and deliver continuous improvement projects in collaboration with industrial engineeringWork closely with quality, maintenance, engineering, product development, purchasing, logistics and financeYour profileYour Profile:At least ten years of experience managing manufacturing operationsSeveral years of experience leading a complete production functionDemonstrated experience leading and developing managersExperience in a high-mix, low-volume or make-to-order manufacturing environmentUnderstanding of work-cell production involving frequent changes in products and prioritiesExperience in production planning, scheduling and capacity managementExperience managing manufacturing budgets and analyzing variancesStrong continuous improvement and KPI-based management skillsAbility to address immediate operational challenges while building a more structured long-term organizationEngaging leadership style, solid shop-floor presence and sound decision-making skillsBachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management or a related field, or equivalent experienceProfessional English is essential due to regular interactions with the group’s North American entitiesProfessional French is strongly preferredExperience in electrical assembly is an asset but is not required. Candidates from other high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments will be considered.Conditions:Base salary between $130,000 and $160,000, depending on experienceTarget annual bonus of 25%, based on company performance and individual objectivesPermanent full-time positionPosition primarily based in LongueuilRegular presence required at the Laval facilityOccasional travel to other facilities within the groupDirect reporting relationship with the Vice President#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director Of Manufacturing Operations (Longueuil)
🏢 Fed Manutech
📍 Longueuil