Plant Operations Manager

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager for a well established heavy industry client of ours in the Vancouver area. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role has shared accountability for ensuring reliable, cost-effective, profitable operations while meeting or exceeding Safety, Environmental, Responsible Care and Quality Standards.

Advantages
-Excellent Compensation including bonus and pension program
-Opportunities for career advancement

Responsibilities
-Responsible for leading all manufacturing employees in safely operating the plant, to meet production, quality, safety, and environmental goals.
-Work with various departments at the site to ensure all manufacturing and site goals are being met.
-Operate the plant within approved fixed and variable budget plans. Track period costs and material and energy usage.
-Reconcile spending and usage to plan. Assist in preparation of the plant’s period and capital plans.
-Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and operating problems.
-Ensure that the plant is operated within regulatory and permit limits, and in compliance with internal policies and procedures.
-Ensure that employees are properly trained in these areas and the proper records and documentation are maintained.
-Responsible for preparation of reports, tracking raw material and energy usage, production volumes, shipping, inventories, etc.
-Actively work to develop personnel, to maintain a positive working environment, to resolve personnel conflicts, and to serve as sounding board for others.

Qualifications
-10+ years experience working within Chemical processing environments
-5+ years leadership experience within manufacturing facility
-Excellent Communication skills both written and verbal
-Strong problem solving skills
-Experience with Continuous Improvement projects a key asset


Summary
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Nick Paraskeva [email protected]

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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