Production Coordinator

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.
Production Coordinator
Requisition ID: 6670
Location:Brookfield, Nova Scotia, CA, B0N 1C0
Pay Type: Salary

QUALIFICATION PROFILE:

Education & Work Experience:

• An undergraduate degree in engineering, or significant related experience.
• Knowledge of cement manufacturing industry is an asset, but not essential.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Results oriented.
• Disciplined and process-oriented.
• Excellent people skills – able to develop effective working relationships internally and externally.
• Strong work ethic.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Effective computer and systems skills.

Job-Specific Competency Profile:

• Leading People
• Motivating Others
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Conflict Management
• Leading People
• Peer Relationships
• Problem-solving

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Personal safety, as well as the safety of direct reports.
• Promotion and implementation of safe work practices and conditions. Held monthly safety meetings and that Plant Safety Rules and the Occupational Health & Safety Act are followed.
• Guide and assist subordinates in the administration of the Collective Agreement, the handling of Grievances and the application of discipline.
• Ensure that the operations of the plant are carried out in conjunction with the present environmental regulations and that the supervisors are aware of all aspects of environmental law pertaining to the operation.
• Promotion and insure proper training of hourly personnel
• Achieving department KPI’s (eg. Zero MI’s, daily production, PRI, NAI, MTBF, etc)
• Optimization of plant equipment and process through modification and implementation of equipment procedures and training.
• Maintain a positive and harmonious labour relations atmosphere.
• Adherence to product quality standards

Safety:

• Follows and ensures full compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Ensures all contracts and project site meet the Lafarge safety policy requirements for our employee’s safety.

Production / Quality:

• Protecting the plant’s equipment and maximize its utilization and reliability.
• Developing, implementing and reviewing, on a periodic basis, all SOP’s related to the department (i.e. safety, production, etc).
• Responsible for meeting all quality, production and process targets on a shift basis.
• Ensuring that all environmental Certificates of Approval, Permits,
• Regulations, and Company environmental policy and guidelines are followed and complied with.
• Coordinating the day to day and week to week aspects of the production department.
• Participating on committees, as required, to address equipment reliability or performance issues.
• Responsible for the development of an ongoing list of action plans to insure continuous improvement in the department.
• Planning and coordination of plant turnaround activities on behalf of the department.
• Planning and coordinating refractory repairs and/or replacement for the kiln and cooler areas.

Environment and community:

• Establishes the environment as a priority.
• Ensures all local and provincial and federal regulations are met or exceeded by following Lafarge best practices and the conditions of site permits are strictly adhered to.
• Participate, support and respect Plant/Community initiatives. E.g. Tours, open houses etc.
• Handle complaints in a professional and proactive manner.

Reporting / Cost:

• Participating in the development of the annual department operating budgets.
• Contributing to the development of the annual Plant Development Plan.
• Contributing to the identification and development of capital and cost savings projects that targeting improved efficiency.

Leadership:

• Responsible for the supervision, safety and development of shift personnel.
• Ensure sufficient human resources is available to achieve daily plant operation.
• Communicating all operational goals, objectives, and concerns to all production shift personnel.

Relationships with Others Jobs:

• Reports to the Production Manager
• Supervises 16 production hourly employees.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Personal safety, as well as the safety of direct reports.
• Promotion and implementation of safe work practices and conditions. Held monthly safety meetings and that Plant Safety Rules and the Occupational Health & Safety Act are followed.
• Guide and assist subordinates in the administration of the Collective Agreement, the handling of Grievances and the application of discipline.
• Ensure that the operations of the plant are carried out in conjunction with the present environmental regulations and that the supervisors are aware of all aspects of environmental law pertaining to the operation.
• Promotion and insure proper training of hourly personnel
• Achieving department KPI’s (eg. Zero MI’s, daily production, PRI, NAI, MTBF, etc)
• Optimization of plant equipment and process through modification and implementation of equipment procedures and training.
• Maintain a positive and harmonious labour relations atmosphere.
• Adherence to product quality standards.

Dimensions:

• Direct Reports: 16 Hourly Unionized Employees
• Volumes: 230,000 clinker– 250,000 cement tonnes
• Areas: 1 raw mill, 1 kiln, 1 finish mill