Production Manager

Production Manager – Manufacturing

Location: St-Constant, Quebec, Canada

Industry: Cement Manufacturing / Industrial Operations

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

An opportunity is available for an experienced Production Manager to lead production operations at a cement manufacturing facility in St-Constant, Quebec. The role is accountable for operational performance, workplace safety, financial results, product quality, environmental compliance and continuous improvement.

Working closely with maintenance, procurement, sales, distribution and other departments, the Production Manager will drive production efficiency, manage budgets and resources, strengthen safety practices, and lead teams in a unionized industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Production and Operations: Oversee cement manufacturing processes, including raw material handling, grinding, fuel preparation, pyroprocessing and cement grinding. Optimise equipment performance, production output and operating costs.
• Health and Safety: Promote a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with safety policies and applicable regulations, and implement training, communication, audits and corrective actions.
• Financial Performance: Develop and manage annual budgets, monitor monthly financial results and forecasts, identify cost-saving opportunities, and plan capital expenditure to improve productivity.
• Quality and Customer Requirements: Ensure products meet quality standards and production plans align with market demand. Coordinate with sales and distribution to communicate requirements and supply needs.
• Supply Chain and Cost Optimisation: Work with procurement and energy management teams to maintain raw material and fuel availability, optimise costs, and assess alternative fuels and raw materials.
• Environmental Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, site permits and environmental management practices.
• People Leadership: Lead and develop production teams, support succession planning and performance reviews, and ensure appropriate staffing and employee development.
• Union and Employee Relations: Apply collective agreement provisions, support grievance and disciplinary processes, and promote an inclusive working environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Establish performance targets, improve processes, share best practices and drive operational excellence across the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in industrial manufacturing.
• At least 5 years of progressive management experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and SAP.
• Strong knowledge of production equipment and industrial manufacturing processes.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, negotiation and change management skills.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Ability to build and maintain a strong safety culture and work effectively under pressure.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10%.

Preferred experience: Cement manufacturing, cement production equipment, and the use of alternative fuels and raw materials.

Candidates must follow applicable health, safety and environmental requirements, including personal protective equipment protocols. Respirator use may require a clean-shaven seal area to meet fit-testing requirements.

Benefits

• Health and dental coverage for employees and dependants from day one.
• Pension plan and access to voluntary RRSP and TFSA programmes.
• Employee and Family Assistance Programme and mental health support.
• Service recognition awards and discounts on selected products and services.
• Online learning and financial education support.
• Financial support for new parents beyond statutory benefits.
• Company-provided personal protective equipment.
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.

The position offers the opportunity to lead a major industrial production function while contributing to safety, operational performance and continuous improvement.