Operations Manager - Jobs in Belle Plaine, SK

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Date posted: Oct 5, 2022Location:Belle Plaine, SK, CAJob Function: General ManagementJob Type: PermanentJob Requisition ID: 13440Operations ManagerWe at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the worlds key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.About the UnitYara Belle Plaine is a world class producer of nitrogen fertilizer that contributes to Yara International’s mission to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet and the vision of a collaborative society, a world without hunger and a planet respected. Belle Plaine is located in Saskatchewan, Canada 50 km west of Regina on highway #1.ResponsibilitiesThe Operations Manager is accountable to the Plant Manager for all activities required for the safe and efficient operations of all production Units.

• Provide leadership of the Environmental, Health, and Safety program to ensure compliance
• Manage and establish policies, standards and procedures to meet regulatory requirements, personal and process safety, staff training and competency
• Monitor and analyze plant performance to achieve operating rate and on-stream factor. Identify performance gaps, plant problems and define areas for improvement. Revise parameters and procedures as required to maintain maximum capacity and efficiency
• Provide supervision, direction, support and coaching to direct reports and other operations personnel
• Prepare operational budget, control costs to achieve budget and identify and recommend deviations from the budget to the Plant Manager
• Identify required maintenance activities and approve all plant alterations. Control costs to help achieve the maintenance budget
• Project involvement including HazOp review, Management of Change. Plant Improvements for waste reduction and product line development and expansion

Education, Experience & Skill

• Engineering/Technical Degree or equivalent education
• Professional Engineer designation is an asset. The ability to register with APEGS is an asset
• Knowledge of budgeting and accounting and the use of these tools in the cost control program
• Technical background or extensive operating experience required (minimum of 5 years).
• Complete knowledge of Ammonia and urea production is required.
• Knowledge of ammonia and urea storage, loading and shipping, equipment, and procedures
• Experience in supervision of engineering and operating personnel is required.
• Knowledge of government regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and create an atmosphere of trust to achieve alignment.
• Ability to systematically analyze complex matters and drive progress/improvements.
• Technical knowledge in fluid dynamics, heat exchange, chemistry and thermodynamics. Additional experience in process plant operation is an asset.
• Strong communication skills are required.

Be Part of Our Team –Why Work for Us – What We OfferYara Belle Plaine offers a highly competitive total compensation package including:

• Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee Wellness Plan
• Enhanced Vacation option
• Health and Dental Benefits
• Paid Lunch Break
• Pension Plan/Savings Plan

Contact detailsDeanna Milton, HR ManagerApply no later thanOctober 19, 2022Knowledge Grows with DifferencesYara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) as one of our top 7 strategic actions and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in DEI ambassador networks.Job Segment: Operations Manager, Plant, Plant Manager, Equity, Operations, Manufacturing, FinanceQuick Apply

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