Production Foreman

Summary

Reporting to the Chloride Department Superintendent, the Production Foreman manages the unionized employees under his responsibility, ensures smooth operations, monitors operating and health & safety procedures, and maintains sound labor relations.

Duties and Responsibility

Main responsibilities :

• Supervises the work of operators;
• Ensures training needs are met;
• Controls schedules and disciplinary measures, if necessary;
• Writes daily production reports;
• Participates in production meetings;
• Is responsible for compliance with health and safety rules at production level; 
• Transmits and follows up repair requests to the maintenance sector for planning purposes, according to production vs. maintenance priority;
• Complete and validate time cards;
• Ensure effective communication from and to other departments;
• Acts as a coach to employees. Takes them to the next level in mobilizing them to achieve their objectives;
• Support the employee in all stages of the production process.
  
  

Profile required

A mobilizing leader, the candidate must have a sense of priorities, be organized and autonomous. Demonstrating team spirit, he/she is results-oriented and concerned with achieving common goals.

Education and Experience

Qualifications :

• High school diploma (DES); 
• 5 to 7 years' experience as a foreman;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project;
• Experience in the chemical industry with continuous processes;
• Experience in a unionized environment (an asset).