Production Manager (Montreal, Quebec, CA, H1B 5H3) bei A. O. Smith Corp.

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

Under the supervision of the Operations Director, the incumbent plays a key role in the management and optimization of production operations. He or she is responsible for ensuring process performance, ensuring product quality, and maintaining a healthy, safe, and motivating work environment for the team.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all production processes and equipment adhere to safety regulations and protocols;
• Supervise and coordinate production operations across all shifts for both production sites (40 Lesage and 333 Broadway);
• Staff Leadership: Supervise and motivate production teams, providing training, support, and clear task assignments;
• Resource Management: Allocate labor, materials, and equipment efficiently to optimize operations and control costs;
• Optimize manufacturing processes to meet quality standards and reduce operating costs;
• Collaborate closely with the sales, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to achieve daily expectations and implement improvement opportunities;
• Continue to develop the knowledge of work teams through training and coaching to achieve A.O. Smith's performance standards;
• Performance Monitoring: Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to production, provide performance reports and drive continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• DEC or BAC in Industrial Engineering, Mechanics, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in production management in the sheet metal manufacturing industry.
• Technical & Analytical Skills: Expertise in manufacturing processes and the ability to analyze data to identify problems and solutions.
• Leadership & Management: Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team effectively.
• Problem-Solving: Capacity to resolve issues that disrupt production and find innovative solutions.
• Advanced skills in using digital systems (software, ERP, automation, other IT tools such as Excel).
• Bilingualism is essential, as the position requires frequent daily communication with our colleagues in Ontario, as well as with our colleagues in various departments at the head office located in the United States.

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

Education

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

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