Benoit Truchon
About Benoit Truchon
Benoit Truchon serves as a Superviseur de Production at Cascades, where he has worked since 2013. He holds a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Université de Sherbrooke and has a strong focus on safety and production efficiency.
Work at Cascades
Benoit Truchon has been employed at Cascades since 2013, serving as a Superviseur de production for 11 years. In this role, he leads a team of 25 employees and coordinates with four work teams and two rotating supervisors. His responsibilities include planning weekly maintenance and monthly machine shutdowns. He monitors and establishes performance indicators (KPIs) to track production efficiency, availability, and quality. Prior to his current position, he worked as an Ingénieur de procédé from 2011 to 2013 and as an Ingénieur fiabilité from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Benoit Truchon studied at Université de Sherbrooke, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Ingénierie mécanique from 2004 to 2009. He also pursued studies in génie mécanique at the same institution, achieving a Baccalauréat from 2005 to 2009. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, which he applies in his roles at Cascades.
Health and Safety Initiatives
Benoit Truchon implemented a daily health and safety meeting focused on behavior change to promote a zero-accident culture at Cascades. This initiative aims to enhance workplace safety by fostering a culture of awareness and accountability among employees.
Production Analysis and Management
In his supervisory role, Benoit Truchon analyzes and justifies production discrepancies related to availability, efficiency, and quality. He is responsible for establishing performance indicators (KPIs) that help track and improve production processes. His analytical skills contribute to maintaining high standards in production management.