Superintendent, Material Management at Burgundy Diamond

, Northwest Territories, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Warehouse Management, Leadership, Team Development, Logistics, Inventory Management, Material Handling, Health and Safety, SAP, Computer Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Decision Making, Detail Orientation, Judgment, Negotiation

Industry

mining

Description

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time About Burgundy Diamond Mines Burgundy Diamond Mines is a premier global diamond company that proudly produces and delivers ethically sourced diamonds from mine to market. Tracing diamonds end-to-end from its world-renowned Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, right through to retail diamond sales, creates unquestionable diamond origin and traceability. Founded in Perth, Western Australia, Burgundy is part of CanadaMark™, a program that assures manufacturers, retailers and customers, that Burgundy Diamonds are sustainably produced and support ethical investment in Canadian Northern Indigenous communities. Burgundy has an office in Calgary, Canada and a diamond sales office in Antwerp, Belgium. Position Overview Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, the Superintendent is responsible for leading the Warehouse team that is responsible for daily warehouse activities, which includes leading a team of warehouse professionals to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective inventory and material management in a remote mining environment. The role is well suited for an engaging leader with a proven track record in leading warehousing operations or similar environments where a logical approach and customer focus are key success factors. The ideal candidate has a passion for operational excellence & continuous improvement in the workplace. The successful candidate will be working one (1) week on one (1) week off rotation at the Ekati mine site. Responsibilities Lead and supervise the warehouse operation including but not limited to shipping, receiving, kitting, deliveries on site, coordination of freighters; Directly manage Team Leads and oversee scheduling, training and performance; Measure and address the effectiveness of employee performance and warehousing activities; Correct in conjunction with the Team Lead and Shift Supervisor to resolve employee productivity and quality problems; Determines and executes disciplinary action when appropriate; Measure and address the effectiveness of employee performance and warehousing activities; Correct in conjunction with the Shift Supervisor and resolve employee productivity and quality problems; Strategic staffing, process improvements and managing resources in collaboration with the Head of Supply Chin to ensure efficiency and productivity; Determines and executes disciplinary action when appropriate; Report problems to Head of Supply Chain when necessary; Ensure all Health and Safety guidelines are enforced and concerns are resolved; Manages and improves material handling safety while aggressively eliminating unsafe processes. Education/Experience Minimum 10 years’ experience in a warehouse environment, progressive warehouse or logistics experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or superintendent role; Experience in similar environments where a logical, reliable approach and customer focus are key success factors will also be considered; Experience in the mining or remote industrial sector preferred; Proven leadership and team development skills; Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure deadline-oriented environment; Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgement in varied situations; Emotional intelligence: Influences others, cooperative and collaborative, listens openly, negotiates and resolves disagreements; Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential information; Experience with materials workflow management, logistics, inventory and warehousing functions; Working knowledge of SAP and strong computer literacy, with a willingness to learn new computer skills; Knowledge of WHIMIS, which includes familiarity with chemical products, use, disposal and Safety Data Sheets applications; Class 5 driver's license is required. What we Offer At Burgundy Diamond Mines, we believe people are our most important asset. This is why we are fully committed to the health, safety and well-being of our employees. We believe in establishing strong lasting and respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work. We are dedicated to developing our workforce and to creating an environment where people can learn, grow and take on new responsibilities. We build capacity within our workforce by offering leadership training, apprenticeship positions and adult education initiatives. Burgundy Diamond Mines offers a competitive salary, performance bonus and total compensation package, including company paid extended health, dental and vision care, an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), employer matched pension, generous paid vacation and personal days, as well as a Dependent Scholarship Program and employee discounts. On site we provide accommodations and meals, a fully equipped gym and recreation facilities. Additional Information The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary, Yellowknife, and other northern fly points, Preference will be given to qualified applicants from our Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume, to receive priority consideration. Visit https://burgundydiamonds.com/careers/ to apply and to learn more about our operations. Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Responsibilities

The Superintendent is responsible for leading the Warehouse team and overseeing daily warehouse activities, ensuring safe and efficient inventory and material management. This includes managing Team Leads, addressing employee performance, and enforcing health and safety guidelines.