Production Director

Invest in you, JOIN AGROPUR. We dairy you! The Production Director is responsible for leading the dairy processing, packaging and raw materials operations of Agropur’s Don Mills facility. How Agropur invests in YOU Competitive compensation package Company pension plan with employer contributions Benefits including Health, Dental and Telemedicine Career Path Program Employee and Family Assistance Program And so much more! What’s involved in this role More specifically, the responsibilities of the Production Director include: Production Planning Collaboration with the Production Planning Manager to develop and effective short term production schedule and medium-term production plan. Production Management Effectively execute the production plan for a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation Manage production effectively to ensure sustainable cost competitiveness and customer service Ensure that finished products are consistently manufactured according to safety, quality, environmental and relevant manufacturing standards Deliver short term and long term KPI’s related to PQCDSME Manage a large team across all shifts including headcount planning, resource allocation and discipline Lean Manufacturing Implement lean manufacturing techniques to drive continuous improvement and zero losses Lead the implementation of autonomous maintenance program for the site Collaborate with Operation Effectiveness teams and pillar owners to deliver the sites lean manufacturing roadmap Management and Leadership Effectively lead and motivate a team through pro-active communications, employee involvement and participation, individual feedback and appraisal, application of policies and sound employee relations practices. Operate effectively within a unionized environment. Plan and deploy human resources to deliver the strategic and operational plan. Develop the careers and skills of the team in a structured manner. Partners effectively with all multi-functional peers, both internal and external, to deliver KPI and strategic goals. Build a culture that embraces lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. Drive organization change utilizing change management principles Leads by example Agropur’s core values of cooperation, communication, excellence, integrity and boldness. Participates in grievances meetings providing leadership and direction to grievance resolution and responses. What you need to join our team Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field Minimum of 12 years of progressive manufacturing experience in the food or consumer goods industry Minimum of 7years of experience leading a team in a production environment Proven track record of delivery and change management in a complex manufacturing site Extensive experience leading and implementing lean manufacturing Dynamic leader experienced with operating in a unionised site Ability to handle conflict while creating and inclusive work environment Ability to balance short term operational delivery with tactical and strategic thinking We dairy you! JOIN AGROPUR. #LI-JV1 #salariejv Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.