Job Description

JSI is known for our on-trend custom kitchen cabinetry & architectural woodwork packages for the multi-unit residential apartment and condo markets. We have developed a reputation for delivering an incredible quality & value that stands the test of time, both inside the dwellings, and the common amenity areas.

Our clients are among the most renowned developers, general contractors, architects and interior designers, working in the biggest cities across the US. Our products can be found in New York City, Washington DC, Boston, Miami, Los Angeles, Seattle, Hawai’i, the Virgin Islands, and many cities in between.

For decades, JSI has also been a specified National Supplier I the Hospitality industry, working with brands such as Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, IHG & Best Western.

We have made our name supplying & installing Millwork, Cabinetry & Case goods that meet the requirements of each brand’s standards. We set ourselves apart from the pack by working to develop the brand prototype scopes first, and then adapting this knowledge to each new project that comes across our table to bid.

JSI is presently looking for a Plant Manager for its state of the art architectural woodwork facility located in Dorval.

PLANT MANAGER (Dorval) - OVERALL SCOPE OF POSITION:

Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, the Architectural Woodwork Plant Manager oversees all production activities of the Architectural Millwork Plant.

Manages, coaches, plans and directs a team of over 40 plant employees, as well as technical engineering and materials management personnel.

This position requires an experienced Plant Manager, who has previously managed all aspects of a manufacturing facility fabricating high quality architectural millwork products:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the smooth and efficient day to day operation of the plant
• Oversees all departments from engineering, material requisition, reception, machining, assembly, painting and shipping
• Responsible for hiring, scheduling, efficiency and discipline
• Responsible for building facilities and plant equipment maintenance and security
• Plan weekly and monthly schedules for the plant
• Reports employees and jobs time
• Responsible for quality control and established health & safety programs and procedures
• Organize work and production methods to meet delivery schedules and product quality
• Optimize all operations and plant systems in a high technology environment facing fast growth
• Make sure projects are completed according to delivery dates
• Provides technical support to all departments
• Coordination with project managers
• Provide a production schedule for each department
• Maintain the progress of projects in the ERP system
• Ensures that quality criteria is met
• Ensures that manufacturing deadlines are respected
• Coordination between the various departments of the company
• Attend project handover meetings
• Look for solutions to any problems that the factory may encounter
• Ensure that priorities are respected in all departments
• Responsible for setting up the employees vacation schedule
• Distribute work to the material preparation & machinery departments
• Attend HR related meetings implicating plant personnel
• Ensures everyone has the necessary equipment to complete projects on time
• Maintain a positive and collaborative working environment

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE)

• Technical degree in Cabinetry/Woodwork combined with at least 7-10 years of progressive experience as a Supervisor or Plant Manager in the architectural woodwork production industry
• Have a good knowledge of solid woods, veneers, wood panels and substrates
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing and production processes in an architectural millwork plant
• Knowledge of management software systems such as ERP
• Superior organization and time management skills
• Bilingualism (English and French)
• Positive influential leadership – ability to lead and manage a team to achieve production objectives for the plant

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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