Production Foreman - PERMANENT up to $70K + benefits + paid OT SHIFT: Day + Afternoon shift rotation (8 hours) LOCATION: Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec ** Southwest Quebec called the Venice of Quebec ** population 43,000 ** 1 hour west of Montreal + 50 minutes from Cornwall (Ontario) Qualifications / Requirements: * College Degree * 3 yrs+ experience in manufacturing sector ; any in extrusion industry an asset * Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and automation an asset * Excellent leadership and team-building skills * Track record of effectively managing and developing performing teams * Excellent communication skills written and verbal * Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization * Proficiency in French and English Responsibilities: * Coordinate and oversee all tasks associated with production for the extrusion facility including extrusion, stretching, cutting, aging, packaging, quality assurance * Manage day-to-day operations of profiles manufactured through an automated aluminum extrusion press facility * Manage and meet production requirements and targets within budget * Manage resources equipment and tools to enable production requirements to be met * Ensure machinery and equipment are of a set standard to enable production targets to be met for as that set for the day-to-day operations * Maintain equipment and tools * Ensure facilities are maintained to industry standards including equipment maintenance, repairs and upgrades * Support production staff and foster a culture of excellence, accountability and collaboration * Identify production issues that require enhancing to improve efficiencies and reduce costs * Maintain QA protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations such as ASTM E8, E10, E18 and ASTM B221 * Participate in cross-functional meetings, provide insights and recommendations to improve business operations * Establish a safe work environment and mitigate potential hazards so workplace is safe for all employees * Comply with laws, regulations, operational standards (ISO) and company policies * Enforce and train employees in safety practices, procedures, etc. and keep employees abreast of any operational and industry changes * Engage in regular informal safety conversations * Other duties as assigned