Operations Manager

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Summary/Job Scope: bASED AT OUR bOWMANVILLE, oNTARIO PLANT

The Operations Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the cement manufacturing plant in order to obtain optimum output for operations and maximize profits. This position provides leadership to production managers, supervisors, technicians and planners, to ensure the plant consistently achieves production, quality, environmental, and safety targets.

The Operations Manager oversees all aspects of the production process, including raw material preparation, kiln operations, clinker production, finish grinding, alternative fuel processes and cement dispatch coordination. The role is accountable for optimizing plant performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of operational excellence.

Be advised that this role serves as the designated alternate to the Plant Director, assuming leadership responsibilities and ensuring continuity of operations during the Director's absence.

• Direct and manage all production activities within the cement manufacturing process.
• Ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining product quality specifications.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including production volumes, throughput, kiln performance, energy consumption, and equipment utilization.
• Develop and implement production plans to meet customer demand and business objectives.
• Coordinate production schedules with maintenance, quality control, quarry, logistics, and other plant departments.
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize productivity, efficiency, and operating costs.
• Analyze production data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions related to production losses, quality issues, and operational inefficiencies.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with maintenance teams to optimize equipment reliability and availability, while ensuring production impacts related to maintenance activities are minimized.
• Participate in shutdown planning and execution.
• Develop and monitor departmental budgets and cost control measures.
• Manage operating expenses while maintaining production and quality standards.
• Lead the safe and efficient implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of alternative fuel programs within the cement manufacturing process, while ensuring compliance with Ontario environmental regulations, emissions permit requirements, and corporate sustainability objectives.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to production managers, supervisors and hourly staff.
• Establish performance objectives and conduct performance evaluations.
• Support employee development through training, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Foster positive employee relations and maintain effective communication throughout the department.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Ontario), company policies, and industry best practices.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action initiatives.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, emissions standards, and applicable federal, provincial, and municipal regulations.
• Promote continuous improvement in workplace health, safety, and environmental performance.
• Ensure compliance with all product quality standards and specifications.
• Collaborate with Quality Control personnel to maintain consistent product performance.
• Address and resolve production-related quality concerns.
• Drive process improvements that enhance product quality and…