Production Director

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the General Manager of Operations, the Production Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling the production activities of his/her team, and ensuring their effectiveness and efficiency.

What you'll do:

Train, develop, coach and support supervisors and their production teams;
Ensure sound OHS and HR management within your teams;
Ensure the smooth running of operations and monitor the execution of their activities;
Ensure compliance, upkeep and maintenance routines;
Ensure equipment logistics and material movement;
Participate actively in production management and inventory control;
Manage schedules, absences and vacations, and conduct supervisor performance appraisals;
Ensure process improvement in collaboration with the engineering team;
Ensure cost reduction and provide reliable production reports in collaboration with finance equipment;
Participate, with general management, in setting strategies and priorities, and ensure their execution by monitoring performance indicators;
Participate in the annual budget forecasting exercise;
Collaborate and maintain good relations with internal and external customers.

Qualifications

Experience in managing multiple production teams;
Minimum 5 years' experience in an industrial environment (ferrous and non-ferrous metals an asset);
Bachelor's degree in engineering (an asset), any other combination of experience and education may be considered;
Bilingual (English/French); basic French and English.
Desired competencies

Inspiring and positive leadership;
Excellent communication skills;
Ability to work as part of a team;
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret results strategically;
Ability to set and manage priorities in a high-pressure work environment;
Ability to make rapid decisions.

Additional Information

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week;

What we offer :

Group insurance after 3 months;
Group RRSP after 6 months;
Work clothes provided;
Free coffee;
Free parking;
Social events (BBQ, Tire sur neige, raffles, etc...).

The American Iron & Steel Company and its subsidiaries offer equal employment opportunities to all. The masculine gender is used only to lighten the text. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.