Job Posting: Operations Manager
Company Description
Located in Princeton, BC, SBC Firemaster is a leading retail Firewood manufacturer in North America. The site is located within walking distance of downtown Princeton.
Princeton, one of the sunniest places in BC, sits in a picturesque valley at the junction of the Similkameen and Tulameen rivers in the South Okanagan. The surrounding mountains and valleys are a beautiful, natural setting for year-round outdoor activities like river tubing, kayaking, swimming, hunting, and fishing. Princeton is centrally located to major cities in the Okanagan, Thompson & Lower Mainland.
Job Description
Summary:
- SBC Firemaster is inviting applicants for a results-driven Operations Manager to join our team. This position will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing activities for production, maintenance, inventory control and shipping/receiving operations. The Operations Manager will work closely with the General Manager and Production Manager but report to the Executive team and will serve as a key liaison between the management departments and the stakeholders.
Duties:
Inventory Management and Purchasing:
- Responsible for inventory management in accordance with General Manager directives
- Manages the count, condition and documentation of materials on site
- Oversees the reordering of materials
- Responsible for ensuring that necessary material quantity levels are maintained
- Creates a system for min/max levels for inventory
- Responsible for working with the buyer to ensure materials are ordered in a timely manner and inventory is maintained
Scheduling:
- Creates schedules for crewing needs based on manpower availability and requirements to meet the desired outputs as determined by the executive team and the General Manager
Leadership and Overseeing:
- Works to lead, mentor and support all departments and supervisors in all aspects of the facility including production, maintenance and health and safety
- Helps to ensure the fostering of company culture in alignment with the mission statement as defined by the executive team
- Responsible for establishing training plans for all departments and oversees that the training requirements are achieved.
- Works with the Human Resources department to establish resource needs and participates in hiring discussions and processes.
Strategic Processes:
- Assist the executive team to ensure that company goals are met and are relayed to the necessary personnel in a timely and effective manner.
- Help to assist the General Manager and Executive team in managing the KPIs and budgets for the company
Coordination and Collaboration:
- Assists the General Manager and Production Manager in the facilitation of communication and collaboration regarding the production needs, quality control, HR requirements, health and safety, maintenance and shipping
- Assists the General Manager and Production Manager with operational meetings involving performance, priorities and problem solving
Production Management and Improvements:
- Assists the Production Manager with the monitoring of resources and helps to ensure allocation is accurate and tracked to maximize productivity.
- Determines the production schedule and communicates with the Administrative department and Production Manager to allow for collaboration and effective use of available resources.
- Helps to drive process improvements to align with lean manufacturing goals outlined by the executive team
- Assists the General Manager in identifying root causes of issues and assists with the corrective action planning process with the approval of the executive team
Health and Safety:
- Oversees and assists with the incident investigations and reporting.
- Assists with the risk assessments and corrective measures for site issues
Quality Control:
- Oversees the quality control process on site and assists with the development of corrective action for quality issues
- Works closely with the sales team to ensure that all client concerns are addressed.
Working Conditions:
- Use of PPE at all times
- Safety awareness and understanding of working around machines is required
- Standing or sitting for long periods of time. Due to the nature of the administrative requirements for this role, there is a portion of the job that will require computer based work.
- Environment can be dirty, dusty and muddy depending on the time of year
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, specifically in an industrial environment is preferred
- Experience or education in business
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing or similar
- Experience or background in automation or technology
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Strong communication and the ability to communicate using various forms
- Goal driven and results oriented
- Ability to work well in dynamic teams
- Ability to assist, motivate and lead teams while adhering to the desired outcomes as detailed by the executive team
- Knowledge or ability to learn platforms - specifically the Google Platform including Google Drive (Doc, sheets, etc)
- Computer literacy is required
Schedule:
- It is anticipated that normal working will be Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. There will be times when additional hours will be required, but it is anticipated that 45 hours per week will be typical with occasional weeks at 50.
- Some travel may be required in extenuating circumstances
Compensation:
SBC Firemaster offers a complete compensation package which includes a comprehensive benefits package including RRSP match.
Industry:
Industrial Manufacturing
Job Type:
Full-time
Salary:
Starting salary of $70-90k per year
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Extended health care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
