Production and Training Coordinator

Marquis is currently looking for a Production and Training Coordinator for its Louiseville facility.
Work schedule: 39 hours/week
Work location: Louiseville
Employment type: Permanent position

Benefits offered by Marquis:

Work-life balance, flexible scheduling, and personal days;
Physical activity allowance;
Group insurance, pension plan, and employee assistance program;
Relocation allowance, and more.


We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented individual who will play a key role in production workforce planning and the development of our teams’ skills. This position offers the opportunity to make a tangible and visible impact on operations. You will contribute directly to developing employee skills and versatility, improving workforce planning, ensuring better coverage of production needs, structuring and advancing training initiatives, and working closely with Production and Human Resources teams on a daily basis. This is a hands-on role at the heart of production, combining planning, coordination, skills development, and a strong presence on the production floor.

Reporting to the Production Director and working closely with Production Supervisors and Human Resources, you will contribute directly to a simple objective: having the right people, with the right skills, in the right place at the right time.

Responsibilities

Plan employee work schedules according to production needs;
Adjust schedules based on operational priorities, absences, vacations, and training;
Coordinate the posting and solicitation of overtime opportunities;
Ensure the accuracy of schedules, time punches, and timekeeping data in the payroll system;
Maintain up-to-date skills matrices and ensure clear visibility of available competencies;


Conduct random quality audits during production to ensure compliance with quality standards and quickly identify any non-conformities in collaboration with the Quality Department;
Identify team training and cross-training needs with supervisors;
Develop and maintain a structured training plan for production employees in collaboration with Human Resources;
Coordinate training with supervisors, internal trainers, and employees;
Monitor training progress and ensure acquired skills are properly documented;
Identify skills gaps and contribute to developing cross-functional capabilities and succession coverage for key positions;
Complete required follow-ups with Production and Human Resources;
Perform any other related duties.


Requirements

Previous experience in production, planning, workforce scheduling, training coordination, administration, or human resources, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with data and computerized systems.
Experience coordinating employee schedules, staffing requirements, or operational activities.
Ability to maintain accurate schedules, timekeeping information, employee training records, and skills matrices.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate activities with production employees, supervisors, and Human Resources.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to workforce planning and training needs.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
Experience coordinating employee training, cross-training, or skills development programs.
Familiarity with payroll, timekeeping, or workforce management systems.