Production Manager

OPSUN is a Canadian leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of customized structures to support photovoltaic solar panels.

We cover all of North America, including Canada, the USA, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Our headquarters are based in Quebec City, housing all company functions as well as project engineering. Opsun relies on a warehouse in Cornwall, Ontario, to ensure the distribution of its customized products, specially designed to create robust and high-quality structures capable of supporting solar panels on commercial roofs, walls, and ground installations.

Opsun benefits from a dynamic team dedicated to successfully serving its growing market. This position represents an excellent opportunity to work in the high-tech and renewable energy sectors while contributing to the fight against climate change!

Why Join Opsun as a Production Manager?

• To join an innovative company with over 15 years of expertise and participate in the deployment of its brand.
• To secure a permanent full-time position from Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary and rapid opportunities for professional advancement.
• To access group insurance and a retirement savings plan (RPDB) after 3 months of service.

Job Overview:

Responsibilities:

Production Management:

• Supervise daily production activities.
• Prioritize work orders in coordination with the planner.
• Assign work orders and workers to respective workstations.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules.
• Monitor progress and execution of work orders, updating manufacturing progress in the system.

Process Optimization:

• Implement daily management system meetings.
• Measure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate objectives achievement.
• Ensure production processes meet safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost requirements.
• Identify and resolve production issues, coordinating problem-solving tasks.
• Estimate and validate production cycle times
• Address production bottlenecks to maintain workflow.

Quality Control:

• Implement finished products Quality Control program.
• Complete non-conformity reports for manufactured materials.
• Investigate quality issues during manufacturing or product installation.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to establish quality control processes.

Team Management:

• Identify staffing needs and oversee hiring and onboarding processes.
• Address training needs to achieve objectives, conducting performance reviews.
• Enforce company policies, labor rules, safety regulations.
• Manage employee timesheets and resolve concerns impartially.
• Provide cross-training opportunities to enhance team skills.
• Collaboration and Improvement:
• Foster teamwork with other managers.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in production.
• Collaborate with the software team to improve the resource planning software

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or technical degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in production management or related roles.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze data and implement process improvements.
• Proficiency in computer systems and production management software.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Commitment to quality and efficiency.