Directeur.rice des opérations
Core
Oversee execution and realization of the operational and financial plan for a unionized snow removal equipment manufacturing plant.
Role type
Senior Operations Director (Manufacturing)
Builds
Snow removal equipment, motorized machinery assembly, and turnkey trucks for the North American market.
Domain
Manufacturing (Heavy Equipment / Snow Removal)
Required skills
Manufacturing operations management, Lean principles (Kaizen, 5S), Financial budgeting and cost control, Production planning and capacity management, Capital investment planning (CapEx), Union environment management, Safety and compliance leadership, Strategic alignment with corporate goals
Preferred skills
Experience in rolling equipment manufacturing, mechanical/motorized assembly, metal transformation, Industrial hydraulics/electricity/welding knowledge, ERP systems proficiency
Technologies
ERP systems, Microsoft Office suite, ADP
Responsibilities
Ensure general direction of plant activities including production planning, logistics, delivery, quality, and safety standards. Manage site financial results including budgeting, cost control, and resource allocation. Pilot continuous improvement initiatives to optimize productivity and assembly line flow. Define and track KPIs, target gaps, and implement corrective action plans. Plan production capacity, capital investment projects, and long-term technological orientations. Mobilize supervision teams and plant personnel through coaching and accountability. Manage workforce including skills development, performance management, and succession planning in a unionized environment. Prioritize health, safety, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with general management and functional teams (engineering, finance, HR, supply chain). Translate organizational strategic priorities into clear, measurable operational objectives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC