Operations Manager

at  Lafarge Canada

Whatever you do, you’ll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams’ energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.
Operations Manager
Requisition ID: 6945
Location:Van Anda, British Columbia, CA, V0N 3K0
Pay Type: Salary

WELCOME TO SAH YEH YEEN (TEXADA ISLAND)

At over 300 square kilometres, Texada Island, on the Sunshine Coast of BC, is the largest of the Gulf Islands. Affectionately known as “The Rock,” Texada Island has a wonderful, colourful history that includes stories of Wild West gold fever days along with natural outdoor attractions not found anywhere else.
An abundance of trails and old logging roads cover the island and lack of predators makes outdoor adventuring here even more attractive. There are 10 lakes suitable for kayaking or canoeing in addition to wonderful marine bays and coves ringing the island. Texada Island is accessible by ferry with BC Ferries operating ferry service from Westview terminal in Powell River to Blubber Bay terminal on Texada with a 35 minute crossing time.
If you’re looking for the opportunity to find a fulfilling career, away from the hustle of a big city, this is the place for you! Texada Island is a fantastic location for outdoor enthusiasts who look forward to hiking, mountain biking, boating and fishing on their time off.

TECHNICAL / OPERATIONS:

• Oversee all day to day operations of all departments
• Oversee all day to day operations of all departments
• Manage departments to schedule around barge loading
• Continually seeking to optimize performance and efficiency of process from mine design lay-out to barge-load
• Manage all the department heads and maintain effective lines of inter-departmental communication. This includes site labour scheduling the week prior
• Oversee and manage projects to completion – CAPEX/OPEX, weekly and daily plans
• Ensure quality of materials meets the contract requirements for all customer contracts. Includes material gradation limits and chemistry specifications
• Direct the maintenance of all property and equipment. Maintain a high quality image and reputation in the marketplace.
• Review and approve parts in approval limit in a timely fashion when required
• Ensure maximum productive operations at minimum cost. Communicate regularly with employees over continued improvements.
• Be innovative in using new technologies and new product development. Maximize use of all assets. Actively participate in customer complaint resolution.
• Perform environmental and safety audit reviews.

EDUCATION:

• University degree preferred in construction management, engineering, or business

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL SET:

• 10+ years of related experience in a manufacturing or construction environment
• 5+ years of experience in supervisory or management capacity
• Experience with Labour Relations and management of collective agreement

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Excellent customer service skills – dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers
• Must be flexible and balance shifting priorities to meet deadlines
• Possess a general knowledge of construction and A&C products and a solid understanding of the market, competition and business opportunities
• Excellent leadership skills - must be able to motivate others and provide complete, direct and actionable feedback
• Possess a commitment to and willingness to devote great effort and time in order to reach goals
• Ability to make decision is a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete data and under tight deadlines and pressure
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills and the desire to seek solutionsProficient with Microsoft applications, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

Health and Safety:

• Abide by, participate in, and enforce all safety and environmental policies.
• Encourage safety awareness and support employee involvement in resolution of safety concerns.
• Continuous improvement of safety results and standards of expectation.