Job Description
Role The Operations Coordinator’s primary role is to support the Operations Manager in his or her overall responsibilities and to learn all aspects and details of the Operations Manager role. The incumbent will support and share the tasks involved in developing, leading and managing operational functions, as well as measuring performance in his or her market segment. The incumbent will be co-responsible, with the Operations Manager, for blending and bagging operations and ensuring alignment with all functional groups, Environment, Land, Manufacturing, Logistics, Human Resources, and Safety to drive communication and consistency. The incumbent’s primary focus will be to learn and understand the Operations Manager’s role, which is basically to optimize production and capital while leveraging operational excellence to achieve the highest productivity at the lowest production cost. Responsibilities Health and safety: At Lafarge, our collaborators’ health and safety is our top priority. The candidate demonstrates a commitment to improving and adhering to safety policies in all work zones/areas and communicates them to employees, contractors and site visitors. Attends safety meetings whenever possible, meets with Ministère du Travail staff on site and promotes a safety culture. Works with Lafarge’s Environmental team to ensure compliance with laws and policies. Takes ownership of the new Safety Initiatives and implements them throughout all Lafarge operations. Promotes Lafarge’s Health and Safety policies on a daily basis. Helps implement Lafarge’s Health and Safety programs and measures. Reports, budgets, forecasts and delivery of results: Co-responsible for developing and implementing a business plan and annual financial budget of costs and profits. Also responsible for resource forecasts for the business unit according to the established schedule. Distributes monthly financial reports and KPIs and reviews them with the whole team. Operations: Works closely with the BMQ team and market segment to develop a professional approach to operations management. Ensures products are delivered to customer’s specifications in a timely fashion and promotes mix optimization. Ensures assets and equipment are properly maintained and implements one or more preventive maintenance plans. Will learn to work closely with the Customer Service Representative to negotiate haulage prices; also works with brokers to ensure positive results. Works continuously with the BMQ Solutions operations team to establish and implement methods to improve productivity, safety, quality and service. Strategy: Looks for and recommends potential acquisitions in the market area. Works with Lafarge Canada’s Purchasing department to identify group savings. Reporting and Collaboration Reports to the Operations Manager, BMQ Solutions Works closely with the Operations Manager, the Sales Manager, and the BMQ RMX Operations team and its Quality Manager Specific Accountabilities Promotes and encourages safety leadership and performance according to Lafarge guidelines Supports and sustains the ISO quality management system Actively participates in ensuring compliance with environmental and land-use regulations Promotes achievement of annual operating budgets for all sites and the area as a whole Helps produce detailed monthly operations forecasts Helps optimize trucking and logistics Implements TOP Performance modules on site Identifies Capex projects and participates in their development Achieves targeted KPIs in safety, service, volumes, value-added products, etc. Helps manage and develop employee performance Supports the marketing department in developing technical data sheets for our formulated products and promotional presentations for our bagged products Uses CANWRITE (developed by the CCOHS) to write and update Safety Data Sheets for our formulated products Dimensions Revenue: $2.5 million Direct Reports: 2 Volume: 60 22kg bags + Big Bags /years Plant: 1 Qualifications Education & work experience Undergraduate degree in civil, chemical or materials engineering, or DEC in engineering technology in one of those specializations At least 5 years’ experience in a related field Knowledge and skills Solid understanding of the construction industry, the market, the competition and opportunities Strong leadership and coaching skills; focus on employee development A demonstrated thorough knowledge of our products Must be business strategy oriented and able to accurately anticipate outcomes and future trends Must be flexible and able to balance shifting priorities to meet deadlines Goal and results-oriented Excellent customer service skills; dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers Proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and customers 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.