Operations Supervisor

Drax Group

$90K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in wood products manufacturing is preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced with work order and employee management systems.
  • Strong business acumen with demonstrated adaptability and collaboration skills.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • Understanding of safety standards and compliance regulations in operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead site Operations employees in safe production activities ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
  • Champion Drax's Safety Program, promoting a culture of safety and health.
  • Manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational efficiency.
  • Coach and provide feedback to employees while fostering strong relationships.
  • Organize work schedules and manage personnel coverage for operational tasks.
  • Collaborate with maintenance teams to plan and execute operational projects.
  • Work proactively to minimize costs while meeting financial standards.

Benefits

  • Strong focus on employee training and development.
  • Collaborative, empowering workplace culture promoting innovation.
  • Commitment to a safety-first environment with strong adherence to safety policies.
  • Opportunities to work on sustainable, zero-carbon energy initiatives.
Full Job Description
Operations Supervisor
Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000
Location: Burns Lake, BC


Ready to be at the heart of a zero-carbon energy future?
As Operations Supervisor, you'll lead site Operations employees in safely carrying out all production-related activities while remaining in compliance with quality specifications and government regulations. Maintain a strong culture of teamwork, collaboration, and adherence to safety, respect, and operational policies at Drax. You'll exemplify Drax's Values, Vision and Mission while setting the standard for safety, production, budgets and team objectives.

Your Day-to-Day as an Operations Supervisor:
Leadership & Management
  • Champions the Drax Safety Program; providing leadership by encouraging and demonstrating a safe and healthy work environment, aligned with company policies and procedures.
  • Works closely and collaboratively with the operations team to achieve operational efficiency.
  • Demonstrates strong communication skills with Drax colleagues, such as the reliability, technical, process, and automation teams.
  • Leads employee development and training initiatives, including maintaining training compliance for equipment operation and safety standards.

Performance Management & Supervision
  • Manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for production teams to drive performance and efficiency.
  • Coach, provide feedback, and build strong relationships with employees, while troubleshooting challenges and evaluating performance.
  • Organize work schedules, review vacation requests, and ensure adequate coverage for operational tasks within the team.
  • Partner with site leadership and HR to support recruitment, training, development, and performance standards, aligning efforts with organizational goals.
    Operations.
  • Lead by example in championing the Drax Safety Culture throughout all operations.
    Daily Operations Oversight: Direct the day-to-day operations of the production department, focusing on safety, personnel management, and process efficiency.
  • Collaborate closely with the maintenance team to plan and execute preventative, short-term, and long-term projects.
  • Work proactively to minimize costs and uphold financial standards in collaboration with site leadership.
  • Work closely with Yard Supervisor to ensure adequate raw fibre inventory meets plant requirements and ensures proper fibre mix to maximize production and quality targets.


What you'll bring:
To excel in this vital role, you'll need:
  • You have 3 to 5 years of progressive supervisory experience, preferably in wood products manufacturing.
  • You are advanced in using Microsoft Office Suite and navigating work order systems, as well as managing employee management systems.
  • You are recognized for your strong business acumen, adaptability, and collaborative approach, along with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.


How we act at Drax:
Our culture is built on a few core beliefs that guide everything we do:
  • We care about what matters: We support each other to achieve important goals.
  • We're a can-do kind of place: We're empowered to make informed decisions and do what's right.
  • We see things differently: We share insights, search for new ideas, and innovate.
  • We listen carefully: We ensure everyone feels heard and valued.
  • We do what we say we'll do: We are proactive, committed, and reliable.


Ready to make a difference?
Apply today to help Drax discover the talented individuals we need to drive this change. A career at Drax is more than just a job-it's a chance to make a difference.

Curious to learn more about us? We recommend you connect with us on LinkedIn for more insights.

The Drax Resourcing team will never use third-party apps to make job offers. The recruitment process with Drax will always include at least one face-to-face interview, either in person or via an online video call, as well as several phone conversations. Drax will never ask you to download apps to enter timesheet details or ask you to purchase your own IT equipment. If you have any concerns during your recruitment process or suspect something isn't right, please contact us via [redacted] to verify the application or details of the person you have been speaking to.

Please note that, whilst not expected, the company may pay at a rate outside the band for this role where appropriate, taking into account the candidate's experience, skills and other relevant factors.

The advertised salary range relates to British Columbia and is provided in accordance with the BC Pay Transparency Act. We recognize, however, that salaries are often driven by market forces in the local area where a candidate is based, and accordingly, the salary range may not apply outside of British Columbia.

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