KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Management and Operational Efficiency

- Ensure production efficiency, product quality, and adherence to customer delivery schedules.
- Design and optimize assembly lines, from mechanical assembly to electrical wiring, by promoting efficient work methods and eliminating non-value-added (NVA) activities.
- Implement efficient material flows and optimized layouts to reduce losses and waste in accordance with Lean Manufacturing principles.

Travel

- Be available to travel to Italy once a year for kick-off meetings and strategic planning activities.
- Travel to the United States and visit suppliers in Canada, Italy, China, and other countries as needed to maintain business relationships and develop new opportunities.

Cross-Functional Coordination

- Work closely with various departments, including R&D;, Sales, Purchasing, Logistics, and Quality, to ensure effective operational coordination and alignment with company objectives.

Leadership, Development, and Training

- Lead, motivate, coach, and develop a team of approximately 110 employees across Manufacturing, Purchasing, Planning, and Logistics.
- Develop employee skills and implement appropriate training programs.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, health and safety, accountability, and performance.

Continuous Improvement

- Analyze production data, cycle times, and defect rates to optimize processes.
- Reduce waste and improve overall productivity while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and reliability.
- Promote and implement Lean Manufacturing principles and other continuous improvement methodologies.

ERP and Production Planning





- Use ERP systems and apply production planning principles to ensure efficient operations management and workforce capacity planning.
- Develop and implement programs to optimize the use of materials, labor, and equipment to meet production targets.
- Ensure effective planning of material requirements, purchasing, inventory, and production capacity.

Budget Management and Cost Control

- Prepare and manage operating, manufacturing, and production support budgets, including direct and indirect materials, labor, maintenance, tools, and equipment.
- Control costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Improve profitability through cost-reduction initiatives, sourcing optimization, and enhanced production efficiency.

Quality and Compliance

- Oversee quality control systems for incoming materials, production, returns, and customer complaints.
- Implement effective tracking, measurement, and reporting methods.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, particularly those related to WHMIS/SIMDUT, UL, and CoC.

Innovation and Collaboration with R&D;

- Work closely with R&D; to develop new products and improve existing ones.
- Participate in the launch and production ramp-up of new products.




- Ensure a smooth transition from product development to full-scale production.

Audits and Inspections

- Oversee annual physical inventories.
- Coordinate financial audits and UL inspections.
- Ensure the availability and accuracy of required data and documentation.

Logistics and International Operations

- Oversee inbound and outbound logistics.
- Ensure compliance with documentation requirements, Harmonized System (HS) codes, and country-of-origin requirements (CUSMA/CoO).
- Act as a liaison between the Italian headquarters (iGuzzini HQ), Sistemalux’s operations and departments, and the U.S. sales subsidiary.
- Demonstrate a robust ability to adapt and integrate into a multicultural, international environment.

Sustainability and ESG

- Prepare annual sustainability reports in accordance with ESG requirements.
- Oversee the preparation of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) based on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology.
- Ensure compliance with the requirements of the Canadian Federal Plastics Registry.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production workplace, with strong experience across the entire production chain and manufacturing operations in the lighting industry, including:
- In-depth understanding of end-to-end production processes, including component sourcing, material flow, assembly, quality, production planning, inventory, and logistics.
- Experience managing teams of

📌 Director of Manufacturing Operations (Montreal)
🏢 Sistemalux
📍 Montreal