Accord Expositions Looking for Foreman at Lachine, QC Full Time

Job description

We are actively looking for a dynamic and motivated foreman.

You will be responsible for the workshop’s operations, managing employees, maintaining equipment, solving problems and making recommendations to improve productivity.

You will be supported by the production director in a friendly and respectful environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration.

Responsibilities‍

Pre-production

Work upstream with the designers, estimators and project managers to ensure the feasibility of the projects sold to clients

Production management

Plan and rule production

• Quantify the materials needed
• Place orders if necessary
• Distribute project components among cabinetmakers and other team members
• Check product quality before delivery

Ensure deadlines are met

Ensure the maintenance of equipment in the manufacturing workshop

Solve technical problems and find smart solutions

Identify production issues and propose solutions to optimize the cost

Be up to date with new technics, processes, materials

Staff management and supervision

Plan the power needed to carry out the work assigned

Inform employees of the production department of project details, needs and expected result

Motivate employees to meet deadlines

Implementoccupational health and safety measures and ensure that plant employees apply them

Ensure that staff receive technical assistance as needed, as well as training

General Skills

Leader and team player with a “can do” positive attitude who will get the job done

Ability to manage multiple production jobs within specific time constraints

Part of the overall production team coordinating woodshop, paint shop, aluminum extrusion department, shop setups, furniture rentals and storage

Continuous improvement mindset

Curious and flexible

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Minimum Qualifications

At least 3 to 5 years of experience in personal management in a production environment

Knowledge of cabinet making

At ease with computer tools and the MS office suite

Experience in the field of events or in the construction of exhibition stands would be an asset

Knowledge of CADsoftware would be an asset

The ability to read technical drawings is required

Your benefits of working at Accordex

An inclusive and safe work environment

Sensitivity to work-life balance

Benefits: health insurance (certain conditions apply), RRSP, etc.

Sports Hall

Opportunities for advancement within the company

Teamwork

And more!