Operations Supervisor - Jobs in Burns Lake, BC

Job Description

Core Duties and ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Management

• Champions the Drax Safety Program; providing leadership by encouraging and demonstrating a safe and healthy work environment, aligned with company policies and procedures.
• Works closely and collaboratively with the maintenance team to achieve operational efficiency.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills across the plant and with Drax colleagues such as the reliability, technical, process, and automation teams.
• Leads employee development and training initiatives, including maintaining training compliance for equipment operation and safety standards.

Performance Management & Supervision;

• Coaches employees, gives feedback, builds relationships, troubleshoots challenges, and evaluates performance.
• Collaborates with the maintenance team, planning for both short term and long-range projects.
• Ensures employees and contractors receive Drax orientation, onboarding, and training, through the lens of safety and our core values.
• Organize work schedules of employees, review vacation requests, and ensure appropriate coverage is provided for assigned work tasks of the operations team.
• Partner with the site leadership team and HR to ensure that recruitment, training, development, performance standards, are managed at a tangible level to drive improved performance

Operations

• Conducts and leads root cause analysis for equipment breakdowns and plant systems as required.
• Audits lockouts, hot work permits, and project completion for employees and contractors on site in line with safety requirements.
• Ensure Drax’s mechanical and operational assets are maintained in safe operating condition.
• Drives improvements, productivity, quality, and service standards. Demonstrates accountability and resolves issues, while encouraging a respectful workplace.
• Supervises a shift of colleagues (General Labourers, Loader Operators, Control Room Operator, Rail Side Loaders, and Skilled Trades) in the pellet manufacturing process, ensuring compliance to safety, production, quality, and all other key performance indicators
• Monitors the quality of incoming raw materials as well as the finished products by reviewing testing data and constant interaction
• Implement and manage KPI’s for your shift.

Growth and Development Opportunities at Drax:

• Drax offers opportunities to grow your skills and experience through career movement and mentorship into additional leadership positions.
• Supervisors will work alongside plant managers and other leaders across the business to grow their skills and competencies in other areas.

Minimum Requirements (Experience, Education, Qualifications, Skills, Abilities)

• 3-5 years of progressive supervisor experience, preferably in Wood Products Manufacturing. A relevant combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Proven safety leader who is committed to Drax’s Golden Rules of Safety.
• A valid drivers license is required to get to and from the site.
• The ability to complete online and paper forms or basic checklists.
• You are an adaptable team player with excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• A track record as an effective, supportive, and engaging supervisor.

The Perks:

• A competitive salary, with opportunities to grow your experience and build an exciting career leading others.
• A supportive team environment where you will continuously learn and grow.
• Great health and dental benefits starting from day one at Drax!
• An RRSP matching plan (5% company match) to support your personal and family goals.
• A company bonus plan which rewards overall Drax performance, safety, and scorecard achievement.

The Location: Burns Lake PlantOur Burns Lake Plant is located approximately 20 minutes South-East of Burns Lake, British Columbia, Canada. Burns Lake is a beautiful Northern community home to great hiking trails and outdoor activities. This position requires a daily commute by vehicle to and from the site. Willingness and the ability to drive to and from work each day will be a requirement of the role.We’re at our best when we share inspiration and insight right across Drax, and search for new ideas and ways of working. We welcome applications from everyone and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams.Quick Apply

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