Responsibilities
Provide leadership to ensure all company safety rules and regulations in accordance with regulatory agencies are observed by employees. This includes planning the necessary resources in manpower and budgeting to accomplish site safety goals and administer safety initiatives.
Interface with regulatory agencies as required
Ensure quality of product during process and adjust production plans to meet customer requirements
Manage overtime requirements to meet sales, production and maintenance requirements
Actively participate in the weekly scheduling meeting between maintenance and production
Provide technical and tactical support to the Maintenance Team, Engineer and Production Supervisors
Ensure the execution of the daily production plan. Explains significant variances from the plan and provides leadership for improvements within the operations groups
Uses the production modules under the SAP system
Ensure operations personnel perform quality work
Participate in the daily morning production meeting to communicate with production and maintenance
Oversee necessary arrangements to keep plant running during breakdowns
Provide feedback to the maintenance team to support operational objectives
Provide feedback to the operation team on goals and expectations status
Requirements
5+ years management and/or supervisory experience in heavy industrial manufacturing environment; previous experience as department manager or superintendent for larger facilities would also be a fit; industry background in manufacturing related to mining, paper mills, steel plants, refractory, heavy equipment fabrication, stone processing, cement plants, etc. preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mining, Business or related field is preferred
Extensive knowledge and background in operations supply chain business processes, continuous manufacturing and production processes, and working contemporary concepts of continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing
Positive & proactive attitude with ability to address issues and implement solutions
Proven in leading operational excellence through applying behaviour-based management
Prior experience demonstrating effective management skills
Demonstrable teamwork and maturity with a strong work ethic
Fluency in spoken and written English
