Marc Brassard
About Marc Brassard
Marc Brassard serves as the Directeur d'usine at Enviropac Toronto, where he has significantly improved workplace safety and product quality. With a background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in operational management, he has implemented various initiatives to enhance efficiency and employee engagement.
Work at Cascades
Marc Brassard has been serving as Directeur d'usine at Enviropac Toronto since 2009. In this role, he has led initiatives to reorganize workplace health and safety activities, which have improved overall safety standards. He has also played a significant role in implementing quality systems that have contributed to enhanced product quality and increased customer satisfaction. His management of both centralization and decentralization of maintenance management has optimized operational efficiency within the facility.
Previous Experience at Uniboard Canada
Prior to his current position, Marc Brassard worked at Uniboard Canada as Directeur d'usine for the Division Mont-Laurier from 2005 to 2008. During his tenure, he implemented semi-autonomous work teams aimed at enhancing productivity and employee engagement. His focus on workforce development through a coaching approach fostered employee growth and skill enhancement, contributing to a more effective work environment.
Education and Expertise
Marc Brassard studied at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, where he pursued a degree in Génie unifié option chimique, achieving an Ingénierie from 1983 to 1987. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in operational management and engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career.
Achievements in Operational Efficiency
Throughout his career, Marc Brassard has focused on applying lean manufacturing principles to reorganize production management. This approach has resulted in streamlined operations. He has utilized continuous improvement tools such as Kaizen and 5S to drive operational excellence, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing productivity and efficiency in the workplace.
Training and Development Initiatives
Marc Brassard has completed additional training in internal communication, which has enhanced team collaboration and information flow within his organizations. His emphasis on workforce development through coaching has been a key aspect of his leadership style, promoting employee engagement and skill enhancement.