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Operations Analyst

Position: Not specified

Start: As soon as possible

End: Not specified

Location: Mississauga (Malton), Canada

Method of collaboration: Project only

Hourly rate: Not specified

Latest update: May 30, 2024

Task description and requirements

Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

Operations Analyst

Requisition ID: 6151

Location:

Mississauga, ON, CA, L4V 1S7

Pay Type: Salary

WHO IS LAFARGE?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Objective & Overview

The Operations Analyst (OA) participates in the development and management of the operational systems for the GTA Market which is the largest aggregate business in ECAN. The OA works closely with the operations team to ensure the highest levels of environmental and safety compliance, leveraging production excellence to create superior products & services. Primary focus is to support the plant management teams and manage GTA sales, production, and inventory while attaining the highest productivity at the lowest cost of production. The OA helps to engage and participate with our neighbours and local communities supporting our corporate and social responsibility activities ensuring we are viewed as a valued member of the industry and local community.

Responsibilities

Safety Culture:



Promote safety culture through engagement with employees, JHSC and subcontractors, implementation and management of local and regional initiatives with an objective of “zero” safety incidents.
Develop, administer and promote safety policies, processes and review procedures to ensure that sites meet or exceed all Lafarge and Regulatory guidelines.
Manages the local safety KPI data to ensure reporting accuracy and ownership of their own targets.


Human Resources:



Assists with the recruitment of co-op placements with the support of the HR Managers and the Operational Process Manager to ensure the operations are supported while looking for the next leaders to join Lafarge.
Assists with hourly hiring drives and initiates at various sites


Production Management:



Develop and implement processes, strategies and tools to plan and track budgets, forecasts, maintenance, production and shipping performance to achieve targeted Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
Promote and support daily, weekly and monthly communication process to drive group efficiencies and manage production performance.
Works with the operations team and the ECAN Manufacturing team to analyze capital needs and requests
Works closely with plant managers to develop analytical and technical skills to improve inventory and production forecasting and management.
Acts as the lead in troubleshooting any SAP issues and errors with the production systems with regional IT


Financial Management:



Plan, Drive and Track financial performance using local/regional tools, develop, implement and manage annual repair budgets, support financial analysis to identify cost reduction opportunities.
Manage production forecast to balance inventories and sales needs to manage working capital impact.
Manages the GTA drone program and reconciliation against SAP inventories. The program is responsible for annual survey reductions of $250k while keeping out inventories accurate and in line with auditor requirements.


Customer Focus:



Support the shipping and quality department to drive loading and product performance.


Land Management:



Assist to ensure sites meet or exceed all Lafarge and Regulatory guidelines.
Develop, implement and manage sustainable mining plans with detailed stripping, production phasing and rehabilitation forecasts to ensure reserve optimization, while managing community impact.


Environmental Management:



Assist to ensure sites meet or exceed all Lafarge and Regulatory guidelines.
Work with Environmental Department to develop, implement and manage operational standards to manage activities and mitigate our environmental impact.


Community Relations:



Develop and maintain effective relationships within the community by participating in local activities, events and committees through partnerships within the industry, local associations and the business community.
Assist to ensure that a plant image guideline exists to promote a professional image in a standard and consistent manner across ECAN and is well implemented / enforced.


Relationship with Others



Reports to the Operations Process Manager
Works closely with the ECAN Manufacturing staff to ensure manufacturing best practices and tools are fully utilized across the market area.
Work with the Safety Representatives to develop and maintain a culture of safety
Works closely with Area Finance to ensure costs are budgeted, forecasted and accurate
Works closely with the Supply Chain and Distribution Staff to ensure efficient management of production costs & inventories.


Specific Accountabilities:



Annual operations budget
Detailed monthly production forecast
Weekly operations cost tracker summary
Monthly EBIT review
Area CERs


Dimensions



14M tonnes of aggregate production
Supports operations running 24hr a day 7 days a week
Supports 7 geographic areas within the GTA
$50M EBIT


Qualification Profile

Education & Work Experience:



An undergraduate degree in business, marketing, or engineering.
A Masters in Business Administration is an asset.
A minimum of 2 years relevant experience, not necessarily in the aggregates or construction industry.


Knowledge & Skills:



Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Excellent people management skills: ability to develop effective internal and external relations.
Disciplined and process-oriented.


Lominger Competency



Action oriented
Delegation
Managerial Courage
Dealing with ambiguity
Managing diversity
Motivating others
Business acumen
Innovation Management
Organizing
Conflict Management
Intellectual Horsepower
Negotiating
Customer Focus
Listening
Written Communications
Priority setting
Problem solving
Process Management
Building effective teams
Time Management


We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Your Lafarge Experience

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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