Operations Manager, Aggregates

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Operations Manager, Aggregates

Requisition ID: 6845

Location:

Edmonton, AB, CA, T5J 2J1

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 70,000 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.

Overview

Manage the daily operational activities of the Aggregate business in the NAB Market to achieve all targets, budgets, objectives and goals. The mandate of this role is to drive operational excellence and performance to achieve all and production targets, budgets, objectives and goals.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

Lead the business with the utmost focus on health & safety
Proactively implement Lafarge best practices, engage with all levels of employees in this regard and ensure that personnel are actively seeking out real time solutions to identified risks
Provide visible and felt health & safety leadership

Operational Performance

Responsible for production, maintenance and maximum utilization of equipment and personnel
Review processes for upgrade and improvement and select proper equipment and personnel
Responsible for the development of operational plans
Lead the co-ordination between Sales, Service, Marketing, Logistics and Operations
Interpret and monitor material quality specs and adapt equipment and processes to meet requirements
Create an atmosphere of teamwork and ensure the development of personnel and arbitrate to resolve conflicts
Assist in the development of all budgets, targets, strategies and objectives and work towards the same
Communicate and co-ordinate inter-divisionally and inter-regionally
Community, landowner, and governmental relations
Seek out and implement Best Practices
Coordinate with the Performance Team for CAPEX and Lease recommendations and approvals

Budgets & Reporting

Assist in the development of all budgets, targets, strategies and objectives and work towards the same
Accurately and timely forecast tonnage and ASP of products
Assist in the preparation of monthly production activity reports and provide accurate month-end production data required for financial statements
Participate in monthly financial review analysis 
Prepare required reports in a concise and timely manner

Relationships With Other Jobs

Responsible for the Operations personnel at 5 mobile crushing and washing spreads and multiple active sites
Responsible for Works Managers, Resource Managers, Safety Coordinators, Analysts and Administrators
Close interaction with Quality personnel
Close interaction with the Logistics Team, Sales force, Land Manager, Environment Team, and Quality Control department in the Greater Edmonton Area 
Interact with other Lafarge product lines, including supply of products and services
Work collaboratively with other aggregate operations that report to the same General Manager

Dimensions

3.5 Million plus tonnes of production
Utilize $50 million in Assets
Salaried staff of 6 
Hourly staff of ~150 to 200 people non-union
Management of $45 million in costs
Management of mobile crushing and washing spreads
Multiple active sites 

Qualification Profile

Education And Work Experience

Undergraduate degree in construction management, engineering, or business (or a technical/business diploma with equivalent experience) is an asset 
A minimum of 10 years relevant and progressive experience
Strong experience with aggregate equipment and processes
Relevant combination of education and experience will be considered 

Knowledge And Skills

The successful incumbent must be strategically focused, be a team builder, and demonstrate a strong financial understanding. The incumbent will effectively operate in a changing environment, be detail oriented, and have strong organizational skills. Other required skills include:

Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and manage a team of diverse individuals 
Excellent communication and leadership skills and able to create a positive team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong people, analytical, problem solving, and project management skills
Able to handle difficult issues in a positive way
Strong organizational skills and able to work independently towards goals
Basic technical knowledge of construction materials
Self-starter
Self-discipline
Flexible
Strong interpersonal skills
Computer literate

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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