Production Manager

Description

• Effectively manage production budgets
• Formulate and develop department goals and objectives in order to achieve a positive culture that demonstrates Company’s core values.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on all people related matters (labour relations concerns, hiring, apprenticeship program, training, recognition, attendance, performance, discipline etc.)
• Work with the Maintenance Superintendent to increase the technical and process knowledge of the production team
• Ensure proper documentation and complete reports (compliance, checklists, work orders, spreadsheets, metrics, incident investigations, etc)
• Drive consistency in approach and application of directives and strategies across all teams
• Improve housekeeping to ensure a healthy and safe working environment with an initial focus on controlling dust and heavy equipment reliability
• Interface with Maintenance Department on downtime, shut down planning and winter preparation
• Continually improve the productivity and quality of the production processes
• Facilitate Root cause analysis (5 why, fishbone, etc) with production, engineering and maintenance
• Maintain a high level of awareness on safety and environmental compliance by understanding and representing all regulations, policies, procedures and work instructions
• Plan, implement and direct a comprehensive, effective and cost efficient preventative maintenance program
• Work with Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas and internal control departments as required
• Lead the Production department focusing on championing a change effort to improve cross functional opportunities for process and system enhancement by leveraging existing systems and developing proactive strategies
• Drive accountability for both results and actions of direct reports through education, motivation, documentation, development and behaviour based coaching
• Increase employee engagement and improve the labour relations climate through participation in continuous improvement (get suggestions, report problems, participate in team problem solving sessions)

Requirements

• Some travel may be required (Canada and US)
• RRSP Match
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Experience with process safety management and creating a culture where all accidents are preventable
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal, leadership, coaching, mentoring and people management skills
• Excellent time and project management, organizational, production planning, scheduling, and analytical skills
• Bachelor of Engineering degree or similar or a suitable combination of experience and education
• 8+ years in progressive industrial production leadership experience (crushing, screening, or mining experience an asset)
• Demonstrated initiative and proven record of taking on projects in a proactive manner to reach strategic outcomes
• Established PC & software skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Proven ability to build morale, lead change and continually improve the performance of the team. Exhibits values of integrity, respect for others, teamwork, collaboration and accountability

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Floating Days
• Employee Perks & Discounts
• Employee Engagement Events
• Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability
• Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Service Awards
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance