Site Operations Manager

General Position Description:

The Site Operations Manager provides overall direction and guidance to the operational activities of the site with the objective of managing and controlling costs maximizing growth and profitability in a sustainable manner with a strong teaming relationship with the Area Operations Manager. Position will provide day-to-day Situational Leadership for the success of team members using the Company guiding principles & values.

Responsibilities:

• Create and sustain a zero injury culture and monitor effectiveness of initiative
• Provide leadership to ensure all company safety rules and regulations in accordance with Mine Safety & Health Administration are observed by employees. This includes planning the necessary resources in manpower and budgeting to accomplish site safety goals and administer safety initiatives
• Monitor environmental compliance and ensure housekeeping standards are met
• Interface with regulatory agencies as required
• Maintains community relations
• Develop and execute site plans for the implementation of company initiatives
• Ensure quality of product during process and adjust production plans to meet customer requirements
• Understand and follow the collective agreement
• Implementation of training plans to provide employees with the necessary training to perform their job safely and effectively
• Drive site performance through effective use of the System for Management, including continuous improvement and non-conformance resolution
• Monitor and maintain the Industrial plan including prioritization and monitoring of Capital project work
• Routinely monitor key performance indicators identifying opportunities for improvement and making appropriate supervisory and management personnel aware of the findings
• Manage overtime requirements to meet sales, production and maintenance requirements
• Ensure the execution of the daily production plan. Explains significant variances from the plan and provides leadership for improvements within the operations groups
• Monitor workload to evaluate the staffing levels
• Monitor costs and implement cost reduction projects which are consistent with budgets and business plans, quality requirements, and available resources
• Contribute to the formulation of business plans and budgets, and the achievement of approved goals and objectives
• Support development of personal and professional direct reports

Basic Requirements:

• Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Mining, Business or related field
• Minimum 10+ experience progressive experience in mining or heavy engineering industry
• Minimum of 10+ years managerial experience with increasing responsibility
• Outstanding judgment and mature business skills, with the ability to establish a strong rapport with senior management
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, strong organization and prioritization skills; detail & process oriented with strong problem resolution abilities
• Understanding of basic workings of plant equipment – mechanical/electrical exposure
• Demonstrable success in cultural 'turn around' a plus.
• Proven in leading operational excellence through applying behavior based management
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Benefits & Compensation:

• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Comprehensive benefits plan inclusive of Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• Defined Contribution Pension with company matching contribution
• Optional RRSP contribution available if desired
• Options to purchase additional life insurance (employee, spouse, and child)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition benefits including professional certifications
• Well rounded company wellness plan with incentives
• Company paid time off for volunteering