Manufacturing Project Manager and Continuous Improvement

About the Role

This Position reports to: Production Manager

As a Manufacturing Project Manager and Continuous Improvement, you will manage equipment modernization and automation projects. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing projects related to the improvement, replacement, and/or automation of production equipment. As part of your various mandates, you will be involved both in the technical execution and in the business justification of projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate equipment replacement and automation projects, ensuring cost, quality, and schedule objectives are met
• Estimate project costs and perform analyses to support project justification and approval
• Provide technical support during equipment installations and participate in system commissioning
• Coordinate project implementation and start-up activities with production and maintenance teams
• Contribute to defining the strategic vision for planning automation and equipment replacement projects
• Identify automation opportunities and conduct technology scouting to recommend the most appropriate solutions for upcoming projects

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automated Production Management (APM), or any other relevant field
• 5 to 10 years of experience in manufacturing project management
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, move projects forward, and manage competing priorities
• General knowledge of automated systems, robotics, PLC programming, machine safety, and other manufacturing technologies
• Knowledge of steel stamping and machining processes (an asset)
• Excellent communication skills in both English and French. English is required to communicate with clients outside Quebec

Why ABB

We care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to ensuring that our policies and practices align with the Employment Equity Program, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the four designated groups:

• Women
• Indigenous peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities

ABB is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.

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