A. Industrial Commissioning & Plant Organization Supervise the reception, floor layout installation, utility hookups, and commissioning of automated cigarette making and packing lines (Molins MK8 / MAX maker, tobacco recovery unit, and SASIB / wrapper / overwrapper packing group). Structure the shop-floor organization, internal logistics flows, and raw material/finished goods warehousing from day one. Establish and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for every workstation across making, packing, quality control, and warehousing. B. Production, Maintenance & Quality Management Plan, organize, and monitor daily and weekly production schedules to achieve output targets, line speed, and material yield objectives across shift operations. Track industrial performance indicators (KPIs, machine availability, OEE/TRS) and drive immediate corrective actions. Supervise the Senior Making and Senior Packing Technicians in executing rigorous preventive and corrective maintenance schedules to minimize technical downtime. Guarantee strict adherence to physical and visual quality control standards throughout the making and packing processes in direct coordination with the Quality Control (QC) department. C. Inventory Control, Material Yield & Internal Audit Enforce strict control over raw material consumption (Cut Rag tobacco, filter rods, cigarette and tipping papers, foils, labels, BOPP films, glues), consumables, and scrap/waste rates. Supervise daily physical inventory counts and perform daily cross-audits reconciling warehouse material issues, finished goods produced, and end-of-shift waste weighings. Ensure complete physical and documentary traceability across the entire facility with zero unexplained material variance. D. Team Management, Discipline, Health & Safety (HSE) Manage, coach, and develop all site personnel (senior technicians, machine operators, quality control inspectors, warehouse/forklift crew, and site administration). Organize technical cross-training and operator versatility across shifts, including deputy adjuster back-up training and regular ergonomic workstation rotations. Enforce general shop-floor discipline, attendance, factory cleanliness (5S), and strict compliance with health, safety, and site security procedures.

Education: Engineering Degree (Industrial Engineering, Electromechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or Production Management) or Master's equivalent. Experience: Minimum 7 to 10 years of proven experience as Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or Senior Production Manager within a high-speed manufacturing or packaging facility (ideally tobacco or FMCG). Technical Skills: Strong command of high-speed automated machinery environments (precision cam/gear mechanics, packaging kinematics, PLC controllers). Proven track record in industrial maintenance management, continuous improvement, OEE optimization, and strict material stock control. Proficiency in production tracking and reporting tools (Excel, ERP). Personal Attributes: Hands-on shop-floor leadership, strong sense of accountability, operational rigor, unimpeachable integrity, and ability to lead multicultural shift teams. Languages: Fluency in English and/or French (depending on operational assignment).