Director of Material Handling

Worley; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director of Materials Handling to lead a talented team and drive innovative solutions. This role involves coordinating sales efforts, managing project delivery, and fostering strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a robust engineering background and proven leadership skills. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to addressing the dual challenge of energy supply and climate change, and be part of a team that values sustainability and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of materials handling and project management.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical, process, or mechatronic engineering required.
• Experience leading successful teams in Material Handling projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sales efforts and identify new opportunities for business growth.
• Assist in recruiting, coaching, and managing team performance.
• Drive innovative solutions and oversee project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Client Relations

Project Management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Process Engineering

Degree in Mechatronic Engineering

Job description

Director, Materials Handling
Worley Consulting Group
Vancouver, British Columbia

Worley Consulting. Be part of the solution.

The dual challenge of supplying energy to a growing population, while addressing the risks of climate change, is one of the greatest challenges the world is facing today. We view these challenges as opportunities to deliver a more sustainable world.

Who you are:

You’re an enthusiastic and experienced leader with a comprehensive engineering background who can lead the Materials Handling group within the Worley Consulting business. Your entrepreneurial skills will be a feature of your role identifying opportunities to support our clients, develop our people and set projects on the path to success.

Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

Business Development

• Coordinate sales efforts with Worley’s inside/outside Sales teams.
• Work with discipline leads to identify trends, develop strategies and sales forecasts.
• Actively engage with internal and external clients to seek out new opportunities.
• Prepare proposals, execution strategies, cost estimating, and project scheduling.
• Encourage positive working relationships with external parties.

Business Operations

• Assist in recruiting, coaching and performance management of the team.
• Attend project coordination meetings and liaise with project team members.
• Monitor project progress through site visits and meetings.

Project Delivery

• Facilitate meeting project requirements with discipline guidelines.
• Drive innovative solutions and work with Project Management teams to address issues.

Team Leadership and Development

• Oversee programs for technical competency and quality.
• Support global standardization and use of drawing and document templates.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role will:

• Have a degree in mechanical, process or mechatronic engineering.
• Be registered with, or be eligible for registration with, Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia.

Additional requirements

• Proven experience leading successful teams in Material Handling infrastructure projects.
• Project Management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining strong client relations.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

Worley Consulting is an equal opportunity employer.