Production Manager - Boucherville

About Us

Lainco, a well-established and recognized company in the design and manufacturing of steel framing, has become a leader thanks to its team that works tirelessly to find innovative solutions to established construction principles from design to installation.

Specialized in complex, large-scale projects with tight deadlines, Lainco enjoys taking on challenges as a team through its collaborative approach, even exploring the most ambitious concepts to accelerate conventional project execution efficiently.

Reporting to the Operations Director, the Production Manager is responsible for the daily management of production activities to ensure the achievement of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery objectives. They mobilize teams, optimize manufacturing processes, and ensure deadlines are met in a steel framing manufacturing environment.

They act as a proximity leader to team leaders and night supervisors and employees, while collaborating closely with the detailing, purchasing, planning, quality, and human resources departments.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily production operations.
• Ensure adherence to manufacturing and delivery deadlines.
• Optimize the use of human, material, and equipment resources.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement improvement solutions.
• Participate in production capacity planning with the production director.

Health and Safety

• Promote a culture of prevention in health and safety.
• Ensure compliance with SST policies, procedures, and standards.
• Participate in accident investigations and follow-up on corrective measures.

Quality

• Ensure products meet customer and applicable standards.
• Participate in quality issue resolution.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce non-conformities.

Continuous Improvement

• Deploy Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze performance indicators (KPIs) and develop action plans.
• Participate in process, productivity, and profitability improvement projects.

Staff Management

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 25 to 35 employees.
• Ensure effective communication with supervisors and employees.
• Participate in recruitment, integration, and employee evaluation.
• Develop employee skills through coaching and training.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

Administrative Management

• Monitor production indicators.
• Prepare various performance reports.
• Actively participate in production, management, and continuous improvement meetings.
• Collaborate on the development and adherence to the operating budget.
• Demonstrate flexibility by being available to work different shifts as operational needs require.

Desired Profile

• College diploma or professional studies diploma.
• A combination of equivalent education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations management.
• Experience in steel structure fabrication, metalworking, welding, or heavy industry (important asset).
• Experience in supervising teams of 25 employees or more.

Technical Skills

• Excellent knowledge of steel structure manufacturing processes.
• Good understanding of production planning.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Mastery of performance indicators (KPIs).
• Good knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Proficiency in a manufacturing ERP (asset).

Personal Skills

• Motivational leadership.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Sense of organization and planning.
• Results-oriented.
• Ability to manage priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Teamwork and collaboration spirit.
• Rigor and sense of responsibility.
• Ability to manage change and make quick decisions.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Adherence to production deadlines.
• Labor productivity.
• Overall equipment effectiveness.
• Quality and non-conformity rate.
• Overtime hours.
• Accident frequency rate.
• Absenteeism rate.
• Adherence to the operations budget.
• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Disability Insurance
• Supplementary Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Equal Contribution to RÉER
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prescreening Questions:
• Do you have knowledge in the field of steel?
• Do you have knowledge and/or experience in the field of assembly, welding processes, and/or steel fabrication?

Education

• DEP/ AEC or Certificate (Desired)

Experience

• Supervision or management of personnel: 5 years (Required)
• Location: On-site