Yard Supervisor - Jobs in Saint John, New Brunswick, E2J 5B8

Job Description

DescriptionAbout StresconEstablished in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast, pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces, the New England region of the United States, and Bermuda. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products including bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollow-core planking, piling and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq. ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq. ft. In Bedford, Nova Scotia. In addition to our engineered precast facilities for custom components, Strescon also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes and catch basins. Responsibilities

• Manage the precast and pre-stressed concrete product yard to ensure profitability targets, quality, safety standards and schedule commitments are met
• Identify processes and implement improvements that support the organizational goals
• Design load lists for products leaving site on flatbed trailers
• Organize crew efficiency to meet targeted budgets
• On-time movement and yarding of products from plant in an assisting manner to production
• Coordination and cooperation in working with sub-contractors with regard to scheduling prompt delivery of products
• Use of proper product yarding techniques in regard to rigging and storage methods
• Demonstrate leadership by example
• Share knowledge with others to assist in promoting a better-trained workforce
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Preference will be given to candidates with past experience in the concrete industry
• Previous experience with warehouse/ production facility and experience using a computerized software package for coordination purposes is a definite asset
• Strong knowledge and understanding of construction drawings is important
• High attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills are essential
• Proven ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Strescon Limited offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including health and dental coverage, life insurance and RRSP options. Additionally, we offer health and wellness programming, years of service rewards and employee sport team sponsorships.  About OSCO The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steelamp; Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.