Operations Superintendent Jobs

Why work for Lafarge?

As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we’re committed to shaping a greener, smarter and healthier world. At Lafarge Canada Inc., safety comes first, collaboration matters and diversity is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually make our materials better.

Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?

Overview

Reporting to the Metro Vancouver Ready-Mix Operations Manager, the Operations Superintendent is responsible for all supporting aspects of their assigned plants. The Operations Superintendent will ensure all targets, budgets and objectives are met for their area. This role supports the Plant Managers and the Operations Managers to ensure Lafarge continues to lead the way in safety excellence, employer of choice and customer service.

The Operations Superintendent role ensures that all facets of plant facilities meet the demands of production, delivery logistics and safety while meeting efficiency and budgetary targets. The role will also have a strong focus on operational innovations, initiatives and continuous improvements instilled to the business.

Responsibilities

• Ensure plant production is within quality specifications, investigate non-compliance as necessary
• Assisting with coordinating all on site activities such as site work, production, maintenance and maximum utilization of equipment, personnel and subcontractors
• Review and propose improvements of processes for plant related activities
• Interpret and monitor environmental aspects and issues as it pertains to the plant and on-road regulations
• Property maintenance and management
• Ensure that the workforce complies with policies, procedures and regulations
• Support in maintaining inventory of all necessary raw materials
• Ensure training requirements are up to date and offered as required to meet Lafarge standards
• Spearhead the implementation of new operational initiatives and technology including but not limited to aggregate offload monitoring, OT management, specialty pour on-site support, and other duties as required
• Support with month-end reporting including but not limited to inventory and variance reports, KPI summaries, financial reviews, and other
• Conduct and report on incident investigations
• Promotes a positive safety culture through leadership by example; performs all work activities following all relevant safety policies and procedures
• Monitor compliance with commercial vehicle regulations and dotted line responsibilities to maintenance manager, if necessary

Results / Accountabilities

• Continuous improvement of safety results and standards of expectation
• Execution and delivery of new operational initiatives and technology
• Manages change through influence on front-line staff
• Monitors and meets Operations Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and all targets related to safety, delivery logistics, and fleet, customer, and plant site management

Dimensions / Relationships With Others’ Jobs

• Matrix reporting structure to Operations Manager, Metro Vancouver RMX and Plant Managers
• Support other department Managers as needed
• Directly supervise concrete delivery and plant production in a unionized environment
• Works closely with Plant Managers, Production Manager, Customer Care Logistics Manager, Quality Manager and Field Operations Manager.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience:

• Demonstrate strong application skills of MS Office Suite, Google Suite and other software’s is required. Preference will be given to applicants that can prove prior experience in this space.
• Knowledge of or experience with industrial and production-based facilities and logistics
• Previous experience in a management/supervisory of a unionized environment role an asset
• College Diploma or Degree in Engineering, or an acceptable combination of education and experience. Preference will be given to applicants with technical and leadership experience.

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high degree of accuracy
• Independent thinker
• Ability to negotiate skilfully in tough situations without damaging relationships
• Highly motivated, able to quickly build and maintain positive working relationships
• Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong problem solving skills; a self-starter
• Ability to maintain composure in dealing with difficult situations; demonstrates positive attitude
• Strong time management and organization skills essential

Competencies

• Conflict Management
• Active Listening
• Strong Safety Culture
• Composure
• Detail Oriented
• Leadership
• Honestly and Integrity
• Team Player
• Innovating Thinking and Creativity
• Performance and Results Focused

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

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As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are passionate, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture.

Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.

See more opportunities at www.lafarge.ca/careers .

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.