Foreman, Production

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).