Operations Manager, Remanufacturing

Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Are you a proven operations leader with a passion for safety, team development, and continuous improvement? We are seeking an Operations Manager, Remanufacturing to lead the Caterpillar 797 module rebuild operation. In this role, you will drive production, performance, lead frontline leaders, optimize resources, and ensure the safe, high quality delivery of remanufacture mining truck modules.
This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a large scale industrial environment while developing teams, improving operational performance, and partnering across multiple business functions.
If this sounds like you, apply today!
Location: Red Deer, AB
Schedule: Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours/week

Job Description:

• Own the product-line production plan; translate demand into labour, shift, equipment and workflow plans; balance work across shifts; resolve constraints; and manage controllable operating costs.
• Set expectations for Production Supervisors, coach supervisors in daily management routines, build capability, support succession planning and ensure effective communication across shifts.
• Ensure work is planned, supervised and completed in accordance with safety requirements, quality gates, release requirements and standard work.
• Use performance data and structured problem solving to improve flow, productivity, quality and cost while implementing standardized work, 5S, visual management and lean practices.
• Develop workforce plans and partner with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, Technical Services, Quality, Business Applications, Human Resources and Finance to resolve product-line issues.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in manufacturing, engineering, operations, business or a related discipline; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience may be considered.
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly or industrial operations, including direct leadership of supervisors or frontline leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver production results while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Experience with workforce planning, labour deployment, production scheduling and cost control.
• Experience partnering with technical, quality, maintenance, supply chain and human resources functions.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.