Manufacturing is evolving and Saint-Gobain North America is leading the way.
Today is an exciting time to be in manufacturing. At Saint-Gobain North America, we are asking the questions that will ultimately bring our factories to the next level: Manufacturing 4.0. Whether you're launching your career or pivoting into manufacturing, our 18-month Essentials of Manufacturing (EOM) program empowers engineers to step into the future of the industry. Through our advanced engineering development program, you won’t just witness the change, you’ll help drive it.
Each challenge you’re given; each insight that’s shared; each lesson you’ll learn over our 18-month program - ALL of it will help shape you into an engineering leader of tomorrow. We’ll do this by:
- Preparing you for a dynamic career at a pivotal moment in the next manufacturing revolution
- Teaching you to apply educational theory to manufacturing practice
- Inspiring you to make an impact by bringing factories to the next level
Program Summary
Our 18-month development program provides participants a full-time operational role, designed to improve their manufacturing skills and exposure to Saint-Gobain North America. Participants will be located at one singular manufacturing plant for 18 months and will be involved with quarterly travel to other Saint-Gobain manufacturing sites in North America. The time split between local site projects and EOM program activities is 80:20 respectively. Classroom-based E-learnings, hands-on action-based learning in operational environments as well as a plethora of networking opportunities, are just some of the activities in place designed to accelerate your career development and future career growth. These trainings and quarterly travel opportunities are a requirement for program completion and full participation should be given, except for extenuating circumstances.
While start dates for EOM program participants may vary, program activities kickoff each year in July and end 18 months later in December of the following year. After completing the program, EOM engineers work closely with our dedicated HR team to identify an operational role at one of our 160 sites across North America. While placement is not guaranteed, most graduates of the EOM program are able to choose from multiple opportunities within Saint-Gobain.
Qualifications
- B.S. in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Electrical etc.)
- Internship experience in manufacturing or professional setting is a plus
- Valid passport required for international travel to Canada
Candidates should possess
- A desire to travel and the flexibility to be mobile
- A desire to learn and leave your comfort zone
- A desire to be a part of a community and cohort
- Ability to work and communicate well with others in a team environment
Please note, due to the timing of the EOM program, immigration sponsorship is not provided.
Plant Location: KP Building Products Ltd. (Acton, Ontario)
Some examples of the responsibilities are:
- Providing engineering support for site process improvements.
- Supporting capital expenditure projects/new equipment installations.
- Supporting safety/sustainability initiatives at the plant.
- Implementing new automation processes at the site.
- Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for cost reduction and quality improvement.
More information will be provided by the recruiter and hiring manager during the interview process.
Why Join Us?
EXPOSURE
Every three months, spend approximately one week at a different plant in North America with the rest of your EOM Cohort; learning about our businesses, products, and operations and building strong camaraderie. Travel can take place at any manufacturing site in the United States or Canada. (Participants must have valid travel documentation, including a passport.)
MENTORSHIP
Navigate through large and diverse business units alongside a dedicated mentor, who shares knowledge and advice essential to success and career development.
CHALLENGE
Work on projects that are a priority to the business and will challenge your skills as well as the old ways of manufacturing. Participate in various training to grow your technical and business skillsets in lean manufacturing practices, data analytics, business acumen, project management, presentation skills and more!
IMPACT
Dive into the program’s focus on impact from Day 1. You will experience a unique level of empowerment, including responsibility for concrete results, all while gaining invaluable experience within a condensed timeframe. We have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at Saint-Gobain, which play a vital role in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Our ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups that align with our business goals while creating spaces for connection, advocacy, growth, and impact.
Saint-Gobain North America, one of the world’s largest building materials companies and manufacturer of innovative material solutions, helps create great living spaces by combining comfort and sustainability. For more than three-and-a-half centuries, Saint-Gobain has been enhancing the wellbeing of people everywhere, whether it’s by addressing climate change, delivering true sustainable development, advancing the information revolution, participating in medical breakthroughs or playing a vital role in space exploration. Focusing on the intersection of people, innovation and purpose, Saint-Gobain helps to address the needs of today and the challenges of tomorrow – offering employees the opportunity to invent themselves and reshape the world.
At Saint-Gobain North America, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
Legal Statement
Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Benefits in Joining Us
In the interest of transparency and in compliance with legal requirements in certain provinces, we wish to share information regarding the compensation for this position. The salary range for this role in Canada is between $70,500 and $109,500 per year. However, the offered salary may vary based on location, internal equity, the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the role, as well as other relevant factors considered during the hiring process. In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The target bonus amount is 9% of the base salary, based on company and employee performance indicators. Bonuses are part of variable compensation; therefore, the amount may vary depending on company and employee performance, and their awarding remains discretionary.
We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program offers a total approach to well-being!
Our amazing benefits and programs include, but are not limited to:
- Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
- Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program
- Financial Security: Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan - Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
- Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
- Employee Recognition Programs
- LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
- Be Well Be You: Our comprehensive benefits, resources, and programs platform to help you and your family be well, wherever you are in life (Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Social)
- Pet insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
- Perks & Savings Program: access to thousands of gift cards, in-store and online discounts, as well as cashback offers.
This is an active, existing vacancy. We are looking to fill this position immediately.
