Job Description

Company and team's vibe

Groupe Lebel is in constant growth; Bois Daaquam, Lebel Cambium, IB EWP, Les Bois Lemelin, Bois de sciage Lafontaine and Plaster Rock Lumber Corporation are all companies who joined Groupe Lebel over time, making it so that today, more than twenty sites are part of the familiy business.


Furthermore, Groupe Lebel is one of the main lumber manufacturers in eastern Canada. The company, who is constantly evolving, is investing massively to improve its plants, notably with a cutting-edge technology that increase efficacy, health and safety, and worker's efficiency,

Global Mission of the position

As Operation Manager, you will lead and manage the daily operations of Groupe Lebel's treated wood and wood dressing facility in Bancroft, ensuring the efficient, safe, and high-quality transformation of lumber products. You will be responsible for overseeing production, maintenance, quality control, safety compliance, labor management and continuous improvement initiatives in line with corporate goals and sustainability commitments.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

Operation Management

Oversee all plant functions including Production, Quality and Health and Safety; Ensure production targets are met (volume, quality, lead time, cost); Coordinate logistics of inbound raw lumber and outbound products; Manage inventory and production scheduling.

2.

Team Leadership

Supervise, develop, and support a team of production workers, supervisors, maintenance staff, and support personnel (approx. 50 employees); Foster a culture of accountability, safety and collaboration; Conduct regular performance evaluations and support training and skill development.
3.

Maintenance & Equipment

Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of key equipment; Manage maintenance budget and liaise with equipment vendors as needed.

4.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure adherence to product specifications; Maintain certifications, traceability, and quality documentation; Enforce environmental, health, and safety regulations in compliance with provincial and federal standards.

5.

Continuous Improvement

Identify and implement process improvements (efficiency, yield, waste reduction); Monitor KPIs and plant metrics; Participate in Groupe Lebel's lean manufacturing and innovation initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience :

College diploma or university degree in industrial, mechanical, wood engineering, or equivalent field;
Minimum 5-7 years of supervisory or managerial experience in wood products manufacturing (treated wood preferred).

Skills & Competencies :

Proven leadership and team development abilities; Strong knowledge of wood treatment processes and plant operations; Analytical and data-driven decision-making; Proficient in production planning software, Excel and ERP systems; Bilingual (English/French) is an asset, but not required.

ENVIRONMENT AND CONTEXT

Vision

To establish ourselves as the innovative leader of wood processing in Eastern Canada

Mission

Optimize wood processing into sustainable products while contributing to the development of our community

Values

(it's our code of conduct, how we must act)

BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS

Competitive salary; Full benefits package (health, dental, life, RRSP matching); Supportive team environment within a growing Canadian wood products leader; Opportunities for internal advancement and training within Groupe Lebel; Permanent employment as 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday.


If you are interested in the job, please send us your application by July 26.