Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Weir Minerals

Fort McMurray, AB

Onsite

Purpose of Role : The Operations Manager will oversee operations happening in / from our Fort McMurray shop. They will be responsible for maximizing efficiency, standardizing processes, scheduling and organizing work hours, and team management.

They will foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and continuous improvement.

Why choose Weir :

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future : At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive.

And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge but it is exciting.

An opportunity to g row your own way : Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel.

Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to b e y ou rself and b elong : Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves.

We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee Shop Operations : Direct and supervise managers and all shop operations to ensure correct, accurate and timely completion of projects
• Identify Improvement Opportunities : Analyze production to determine where improvements may be made which will contribute to plant profitability and identify opportunities for operational improvements in processes / systems to enhance team performance.
• Schedule Work Hours : Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demands and deadlines.
• Team Management : Manage a team of tradespeople, including involvement in hiring, training, mentoring, performance management, and professional development objectives.
• Safety First : Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications :

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above.
• 5+ years of experience running operations in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with and managing tradespeople
• Mining industry experience is preferred.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable.

Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost.

With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future.

We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our and .

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