Manufacturing Production Manager Jobs in Howick, QC

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (IN TRAINING)

Do you have experience in production lines and want to take your career to the next level?

Do you want to lead a team and directly contribute to optimizing operations in a dynamic environment?

Would you like to benefit from coaching and training to develop your leadership skills and grow into a key role within the organization?

If so, this opportunity is for you!

Our client is a fast-growing manufacturing company located on Montreal’s South Shore, currently investing in a state-of-the-art, highly automated production facility aimed at the North American market. Supported by seasoned industry leaders, the organization is entering a critical expansion phase and is strengthening its management team to support long-term growth.

To support this momentum, the company is seeking a Production Supervisor (In training) to join its management team and play a key role in operational excellence and capacity growth.

WHY SHOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN THIS OPPORTUNITY ?

1. An exceptional opportunity to develop leadership skills and grow into a supervisory role.
2. Join a fast-growing and transforming organization where your impact will be visible and recognized.
3. Enjoy a high level of autonomy with real influence on operational and strategic decisions.
4. Be recognized and rewarded based on performance and contribution.
5. Work alongside experienced leaders and benefit from best-in-class operational practices.
6. Receive competitive and attractive compensation aligned with market standards.
7. Work in modern, cutting-edge production facilities promoting efficiency and innovation.
8. Thrive in a pragmatic, people-centered leadership culture that values collaboration and accountability.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Production Director, you will progressively transition into a supervisory role and actively contribute to operational efficiency and continuous improvement in a dynamic production environment.

You will benefit from a structured training program and strong support to develop your leadership and team management skills. After an initial training period, you will gradually take on the role of supervisor and fully assume these responsibilities.

This opportunity represents a true career stepping stone toward supervisory and leadership positions within the organization.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE: 

• Ensure production and quality targets are met.
• Lead and motivate a team on the floor to foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Optimize production processes to improve productivity, safety, and profitability.
• Participate in cost reduction and control by proposing innovative solutions.
• Identify and manage occupational health and safety risks by implementing preventive and corrective measures.
• Train, evaluate, and support the development of team members.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and to the development of an engaged and high-performing team.

THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION ARE:

• High School Diploma required; a College Diploma in a related field is an asset
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience on production lines; supervisory skills will be developed through training
• Experience as a team leader or supervisor is an asset
• Natural leadership: dynamic, collaborative, communicative, and solution-oriented
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)
• Strong awareness of health & safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Analytical mindset, rigor, autonomy, and initiative
• Flexibility to work various shifts (day, evening, night, weekends), with initial training on day shifts followed by a transition to weekend night shifts

IDEAL CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS:

• Strong motivation to move into a supervisory and leadership role.
• Natural leadership and ability to mobilize a team.
• Proactive mindset, solution-oriented, and initiative-driven.
• Strong organizational and operational prioritization skills.
• Strong commitment to health & safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Rigor, autonomy, and results orientation.
• Good adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• High willingness to learn, grow, and evolve quickly.

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ABOUT WORKLAND

At Workland, we strive to create a simple, transparent, and enjoyable candidate experience. Mandated to support this company, we facilitate the recruitment process by ensuring effective communication and a structured approach. Each application is considered seriously and evaluated professionally and fairly, so that every candidate can move through the process with clarity and confidence.