About This Role
This experienced Production Manager will lead and coordinate manufacturing operations, ensuring product production and delivery under optimal conditions of safety, quality, cost, and deadlines. In this key position, you will collaborate closely with all factory functions to optimize industrial performance, promote continuous improvement, and develop engaged and high-performing teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate daily production activities to ensure the smooth operation of activities across the entire site
- Work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Methods/Engineering teams, and other support functions to achieve operational objectives
- Develop and implement production plans based on customer needs, while respecting quality, safety, and cost control requirements
- Monitor performance indicators and implement necessary corrective actions to resolve operational issues
- Provide technical expertise and lead problem-solving initiatives related to production processes and activities
- Deploy training plans to ensure operators and teams have the required technical skills and process knowledge
- Supervise, support, and develop production teams, fostering engagement, skill development, and preparing future talent
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, particularly through risk identification, assessment, and prevention
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using TPM, WCM, or any other operational excellence approach
- Promote a strong culture of operational excellence, teamwork, and continuous learning within the organization
Requirements
- Engineering degree, or university degree (Bac+5) in industrial engineering, plastics processing, production, operations management, or an equivalent field
- Minimum 15 years of experience in an industrial environment, in production, manufacturing, or process operations. Experience in the automotive, aerospace, or agri-food sectors is a valued asset
- At least 8 years of managerial experience leading large teams in an industrial production environment
- Proven experience in a high-volume, continuous production context (24/7)
- Recognized experience with World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), or other continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems. Experience in high-speed plastic injection and automated in-line assembly is highly valued
- Experience in maintenance, process improvement, and operational excellence programs will be considered a real advantage
- Excellent leadership qualities, high energy, excellent communication, and ability to influence various stakeholders
