Production Coordinator

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Production Coordinator

Requisition ID : 9973

Location :

Exshaw, AB, CA, T0L 2C0

Pay Type : Salary

Travel Requirement : Overview :

The prime objective of the Production Coordinator at the Exshaw Plant is to lead and coordinate all production operations in one of the three functional areas of the plant. The incumbent will be responsible for assuring that the budgeted quantities and quality of the different types of clinker and cements are produced safely, on time, and within budget, in a clean and environmentally responsible manner. The incumbent will ensure that operations are conducted in a continuous improvement mindset, utilizing RCA and other methodologies while actively supporting the preventative maintenance program to ensure that the full life expectancy of the equipment is met.

Responsibilities :

Safety Leadership : Models proper working environment and conditions and is a leader in safety performance.

Promotes safety by ensuring tailgate and safety meetings are held with the area group.

Develops and implements the proper safety procedures (SOPs) with a continuous improvement perspective

Addresses identified risks (e.g. energy isolation, working at heights and all other identified risks through risk assessments), spends time in the field and displays an active management behavior, tracks associated results and communicates them in a timely manner.

Ensures that the department safety training and awareness program is implemented at the functional team level. Monitors the safety audit program.

Upholds the Golden Rules : Preventative maintenance routines are sacred

Adhere strictly to the 13 week planning process. Attend and actively participate to the weekly commitment meeting

Practice strict budgetary control

Focus on prevention, planning and improvement activities

RCAs are performed on a weekly / monthly basis

RCA meetings are held weekly, and month-end results and action plan progress is presented to PLT once a month

Demonstrate accountability and deliver on KPIs for the area (Production, MTBF, NAI)

Actively participate and drive the daily and monthly performance meetings

Support supervisors : Supervisor’s time in field and active management.

Adhere to action item commitments, close actions in the allotted time frame

Adhere strictly to the bypass management process

Operational Responsibilities : Continuous Improvement :

The Production Engineer is a key leader of a cross-functional team which is composed of Production, Maintenance and Process personnel who are responsible for problem-solving, safety & housekeeping improvements and equipment optimization

Owns Root Cause Failure Analysis action plans and continuous improvement action plans, follows up with other departments on completion and implementation of improvement actions

Proactively looks for improvements and performance gains while eliminating reliability issues

Leverages the field operators to conduct walk-by inspections

Financial :

Participate in the annual production budget preparation

Ensure brick and inventory items are correctly accounted for and signed out on a timely basis

Adhere to the overall production forecast

Leads the planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of refractory work

Control third-party services spend and ensure strict budgetary control and efficient execution of work

Ensure purchase orders are entered into SAP correctly and received, work closely with Production Manager to ensure month end financial accuracy

Formulate capital and cost saving projects to improve efficiency and submit appropriation requests to secure project capital

Coordination

Define the area’s yearly objectives (e.g. safety, environmental performance, quality, cost reduction, performance) with input from plant objectives and cascade it to all employees

Manage, direct and coordinate overall activities of the department and interaction with other departments

Supports the field operator in completing assigned walk-by inspections and preventive maintenance routines

Plans and executes refractory work for K6

Is the commissioning coordinator and lead for the startup of equipment after major outages

Define daily, weekly, monthly production plans

Advise and assist the Maintenance Department with the scheduling and execution of annual major repairs

Update and create operational SOPs and implement a continuous improvement system

Ensure that first level inspections in expansion plant are completed and reported findings are planned

Ensures raw material additive are available, manage supply chain as required

Ensure environmental abatement additives are available, manage supply chain as required

Forecast energy and raw material consumption

Assist where required in the Production Department and fill in other Areas as needed

Relationships with Other Jobs : Coordinate with Quarry to ensure prehomogenization piles are built according to the required schedule

Plan and coordinate with Maintenance the execution of annual turnarounds and weekly maintenance outages

Plan, inform, and communicate the availability of the different products to the distribution group

Qualification Profile : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, or technical diploma preferred

4 years of experience in a production related function, in a cement or heavy manufacturing industry

Must be proficient in computer systems

Strong and proven leadership skills

The ability to work with cross functional teams and influence decisions

Knowledge of process maintenance, production facilities as well as environmental regulations

The ability to work with all levels of the plant as well as with regional management and technical centers

The ability to work well with diverse teams

The ability to persuade and motivate others

The ability to present ideas and report clearly, both written and verbal

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.