WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER YOU
SOPREMA is an international company specializing in the manufacturing of modified bitumen membranes. SOPREMA’s product line includes roofing, waterproofing and air/vapour barriers. Present in over 90 countries worldwide, SOPREMA offers an exclusive sealing technology, designed with an extraordinary experience of over 100 years of innovation.
Why should you join our team?
- Participation in profit sharing
- Shutdown at Christmas and all paid holidays
- Flexible insurance program (80% paid by the company after probation and up to 100% after one year!)
- Pension fund / 2 contribution options:
- 3% employee – 3% employer
- 5% employee – 4% employer
- Social club
- Paid weekly
- Reimbursement for physical activities (according to internal policy)
- Positions 1
- Diploma College degree
- Shift Day
- Job status Permanent
- Workplace Tillsonburg, ON
- Work timetable Full time (40h/ week)
- Years of experience 3-5 years
- Rate 90 000$ - 105 000$
- Date according As soon as possible
YOUR ROLE IN OUR TEAM
NEW PLANT !
In the context of the construction and launch of a new factory scheduled officially for Fall/Winter 2026, we are looking for a Production manager. Prior to the official launch, the Production manager will have the opportunity to undergo specific training for a duration of 6 to 12 months, involving travel between the future factory and our sister facility located in Drummondville, Quebec. He will also participate to the planned test startup in 2026
The Production manager oversees and supports the production teams in various sections of the factory. The role entails ensuring the department’s objectives (quality, safety, productivity, production costs) are met and serving as a reference for the employees. Vigilance, in-depth knowledge of facilities, and strong safety leadership are crucial for this position.
THE CHALLENGES WE HAVE FOR YOU
- Directly manage employees under supervision, including recruitment, performance monitoring, mentoring, and training oversight.
- Ensure the achievement of goals related to health, safety, environment, quality, raw material consumption, performance, equipment maintenance, and production volumes.
- Plan production in manufacturing units to meet customer needs while maintaining optimal inventory.
- Contribute to the development of best practices within teams, ensure dissemination, and monitor implementation.
- Define and monitor the operational budget (labor, energy, consumables, etc.).
- Maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) in each area of responsibility and communicate with the site director regarding team performance (positive and negative).
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement within teams, participate in setting priorities, and disseminate information.
- Coordinate with the maintenance team to facilitate interventions and manage personnel during major interventions.
- Analyze variances and improvement opportunities to define and present action or improvement plans to the plant director.
- Collaborate with various departments in preparing, planning, executing, and monitoring R&D tests.
- Collaborate with different departments to support the implementation of industrial projects, whether minor or major.
- Participate in investment plans and justify requests.
- Ensure proper line maintenance (cleanliness).
- Perform any other tasks necessary for the smooth operation of operations.
THE SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Academic training :
- Engineering degree or other relevant Courses (college or university);
- Additional training in personnel management, Operations management.
Your Knowledge :
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a supervisory position.
- Lean manufacturing knowledge (an asset);
- French and Spanish (an asset);
- Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), ERP (AS400 an asset), HR expertise.
Your Skills and Attitudes :
- Natural leader and effective communicator;
- Meticulous and performance-oriented;
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability;
- Commitment and openness to change;
- Good listening skills and a team player;
- Good time and stress management;
- Proactive.
Your working conditions :
- 40 hours per week
- Flexible hours to provide support to all work teams when necessary;
- Available for travel while the facility is being built and some occasional travel after;
- Profit-sharing participation;
- Employer-contributed pension fund;
- Majority-paid employer-sponsored group insurance (including dental);
- Bright working environment in a new factory;
- Supervision of 20+ production employees