Production Coordinator

Production Coordinator - Montreal, QC - Full-time

Hello, I'm Jérémy DUPEUBLE, Recruitment Consultant at FED ManuTech, specializing in engineering, production, and manufacturing roles. Here's an exciting opportunity with a Montreal-based food manufacturing company.

Your Role

Reporting to the Plant Director, the Production Coordinator will support daily operations with both a strategic and hands-on approach. Key responsibilities include:

• Monitor and analyze performance indicators (KPIs: efficiency, output, waste, labor).
• Prepare, lead, and document daily production meetings and FMDS reviews.
• Ensure smooth operations through clear processes and adequate resources.
• Coordinate communication across departments: Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Planning, HSE, HR.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve production issues using tools like 5 Why, Ishikawa, and Pareto.
• Develop and track action plans to enhance performance and reduce costs.
• Actively participate in production planning and adjust priorities as needed.
• Support new product launches, providing feedback to R&D and QA.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement and standardization projects (SOP, Kaizen, Gemba, FMDS).
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and accountability within the teams.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar role, including 3 years in food production.
• Strong knowledge of food production regulations and standards (HACCP, SQF).
• Hands-on experience combined with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, able to simplify complex information.
• Autonomous, proactive, detail-oriented.
• Strong prioritization and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams).
• Motivated by challenges and new initiatives.

Working Conditions

• Salary: CAD 75,000 - 85,000 per year.
• Permanent, full-time on-site position.