Foreman, Production
Location:
Varennes, Quebec, CA
ID:
1384
Summary
Reporting to the Chloride Department Superintendent, the Production Foreman manages the unionized employees under his responsibility, ensures smooth operations, monitors operating and health & safety procedures, and maintains sound labor relations.
Duties and Responsibility
Main responsibilities :
- Supervises the work of operators;
- Ensures training needs are met;
- Controls schedules and disciplinary measures, if necessary;
- Writes daily production reports;
- Participates in production meetings;
- Is responsible for compliance with health and safety rules at production level;
- Transmits and follows up repair requests to the maintenance sector for planning purposes, according to production vs. maintenance priority;
- Complete and validate time cards;
- Ensure effective communication from and to other departments;
- Acts as a coach to employees. Takes them to the next level in mobilizing them to achieve their objectives;
- Support the employee in all stages of the production process.
Profile required
A mobilizing leader, the candidate must have a sense of priorities, be organized and autonomous. Demonstrating team spirit, he/she is results-oriented and concerned with achieving common goals.
Education and Experience
Qualifications :
- High school diploma (DES);
- 5 to 7 years' experience as a foreman;
- Problem-solving skills;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project;
- Experience in the chemical industry with continuous processes;
- Experience in a unionized environment (an asset).