Apr 30, 2025 Asphalt Plant Supervisor Niagara Falls, ON, Canada

Walkerind; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Asphalt Plant Supervisor, where your expertise will ensure smooth operations in a dynamic environment. You will lead a dedicated team, implement best practices in health and safety, and contribute to a sustainable future. With a focus on community involvement and employee well-being, this role offers opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive rewards package. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Paid volunteer days

Support for growth and success

Best health & safety practices

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in plant operations and supervision.
• Valid 'G' Registration Ontario Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct workload for plant operators for efficiency.
• Perform regular maintenance on equipment to improve efficiency.
• Provide guidance and training on health and safety issues.

Skills

Plant Operations

Supervision

Problem-Solving

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Education

College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Supply Chain and Operations Management

Job description

Working at Walker

At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries.We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States.We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities.Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.

About the Job

As an Asphalt Plant Supervisor you will ensure the asphalt plant operates smoothly and efficiently. You will utilize organization and problem-solving skills to resolve maintenance issues, plan work schedules and ensure the operation complies with health and safety and environmental legislation, policies and procedures.

Based out of our Niagara Falls location.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plans, assigns and directs the workload for the plant operators to ensure maximum efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness
• Creates and reviews annual budgets
• Provides guidance and training sessions on health and safety and environmental issues to promote a safe work environment and inform staff of ways to improve and/or prevent accidents
• Performs regular, preventative maintenance on equipment to avoid down time and improve efficiency
• Coordinates subcontractors to perform maintenance and repairs as necessary
• Reviews and submits time sheets to ensure accurate and timely payroll for staff
• Completes documentation to compile reports such as health and safety and environment reports, production reports, test result reports etc., to provide accurate plant information as required
• Operate plant and equipment such as loaders and trucks to provide backup relief for staff during holidays and lunch breaks as necessary to ensure the plant continues to operate smoothly
• Provides supervision to a small team of unionized plant operators to ensure that work is done accurately and efficiently
• Provides guidance, motivation, and performance review to maintain and enhance competency levels and identify future training requirements
• Works with and communicates with suppliers and customers on a daily basis

Here’s What You Need

• 2+ years’ experience of plant operations and supervision
• College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Supply Chain and Operations Management, or equivalent level of education is considered an asset
• A valid “G” Registration Ontario Driver’s License
• Numeric skills to analyze, evaluate and formulate accurate forecasts
• Demonstrated levels of customer service, interpersonal and communication skills to promote and foster relationships with existing and potential customers and industry associates
• Knowledge of aggregate industry and maintenance programs is an asset
• Working within a unionized environment is considered an asset

What’s in it for you

• You become part of a team you can count on
• A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing
• Leaders who support your growth and success
• A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry
• Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events

At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we’d love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applicationsfrom qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, gender identities and expression, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities.

Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.