General Manager – Big Molly Operations

Wayfinder Corporation; Glenevis; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health and dental

Health spending account

RRSP matching

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Wayfinder Corp is seeking a General Manager – Big Molly Operations at our site near Glenevis, Alberta. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team across mine, production, maintenance and support functions to drive safety, reliability and profitability.

You will translate corporate strategy into site plans, manage budgets and KPIs, and partner with finance and HR to build a high-performing, compliant operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in mining, aggregates, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and execute long-term strategic plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, efficient, reliable and profitable operation of Big Molly.
• Coach, upskill and mentor management teams to align with core values.
• Deliver production, cost, quality, and asset health objectives.
• Oversee operating plans, production schedules, and resource allocation.
• Establish KPIs, routines, and corrective actions to improve performance.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-informed decisions.
• Coordinate across Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, HSE, Geology, Projects, Finance, HR and other functions.
• Lead budgeting, cost management and capital planning for Big Molly.
• Develop long-term strategies and plans for growth and resilience.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Strategic planning

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline

Job description

WAYFINDER CORP is a privately held, Alberta-based company that provides total proppant management for oil and gas E&P companies. We make extra efforts to support our clients in achieving their goals, as their success is linked to ours.

Concentrating on serving the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, we strive to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders by empowering our team members and by continuously improving upon our strategic goals.

Our Big Molly site near Glenevis (40 minutes northwest of Spruce Grove) is our regional Sand Processing Facility where we mine, wash and dry frac sand for direct shipment to our customers. We take pride in our product and value our employees while providing a close-knit, local place to work.

Wayfinder’s compensation and benefits are competitive and comprehensive to ensure our employees and their families are taken care of. We have implemented a Total Rewards package that includes employer-paid comprehensive extended health and dental coverage, a health spending account, RRSP matching, and career development opportunities.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Director – Operations and based at the Big Molly site, the General Manager – Big Molly Operations is accountable for the safe, reliable, efficient, and profitable performance of the operation.

The position provides integrated leadership across mine and extraction activities, production, maintenance, operational optimization, site services, and technical support.

As the senior operational leader for Big Molly, the General Manager translates corporate strategy into site plans, aligns people and resources to business priorities, and ensures the operation consistently achieves its safety, environmental, production, quality, cost, customer service, and workforce objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Management

• Lead the safe, efficient, reliable and profitable operation of Big Molly, with overall accountability for mine and extraction activities, production, maintenance, operational optimization, and supporting site functions
• Coach, upskill and mentor management teams to perform optimally and in alignment with our core values of integrity, teamwork, service and excellence
• Deliver production, product quality, operating cost, asset reliability, and customer service objectives while balancing immediate operating needs with long-term asset health
• Oversee annual and monthly operating plans, production schedules, resource allocation, shutdown priorities, and asset performance
• Establish and monitor meaningful key performance indicators, operating rhythms, and corrective action plans to improve performance and strengthen accountability
• Drive operational excellence through disciplined planning, data-informed decision-making, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement
• Ensure effective coordination across Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, HSE, Geology, Projects, Finance, Human Resources, and other corporate functions

Safety and Compliance

• Champion a safety-first culture through visible field leadership, consistent expectations, and active engagement with employees and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety, environmental, regulatory, permit, and corporate requirements.
• Lead site risk management and emergency preparedness efforts to protect employees, contractors, assets, the environment, and business continuity.
• Partner with the HSE team to strengthen safety systems, reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and organizational capability.
• Ensure leaders maintain effective contractor management, safe work practices, training compliance, and audit readiness.

Leadership and Workforce Capability

• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of operational, maintenance, technical, and site-support leaders
• Foster a culture of accountability, respect, teamwork, open communication, and continuous improvement
• Oversee workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, talent development, and leadership coverage for the site
• Ensure effective goal setting, performance management, competency development, progression planning, and training compliance
• Partner with Human Resources on employee and labour relations matters, workforce programs, leadership development, and change management
• Align leaders and teams to corporate priorities, business objectives, and clearly defined decision rights

Budgeting and Cost Management

• Maintain accountability for operating budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and capital expenditures for Big Molly
• Lead capital planning, business case development, and investment prioritization based on safety, reliability, production, risk, and return
• Review financial and operating performance, identify variances, and implement timely corrective actions
• Identify and execute opportunities to improve profitability, operating efficiency, equipment utilization, and asset life
• Partner with Finance and executive leadership to support annual business planning, forecasting, and performance reporting

Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and execute long-term business and operating strategies for Big Molly
• Develop long-range operational, workforce, maintenance, infrastructure, and capital plans that support sustainable growth and operational resilience
• Identify opportunities for innovation, technology adoption, process improvement, and operational advancement
• Monitor industry trends, market requirements, regulatory developments, and emerging operational risks to support strategic decision-making
• Lead site readiness for growth initiatives, major projects, changes in production requirements, and evolving customer needs
• Ensure environmental performance meets regulatory, permit, and corporate expectations
• Promote responsible resource development, efficient resource use, and sustainable operating practices
• Integrate environmental considerations into operating plans, capital decisions, mine planning, and risk management

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in mining, aggregates, manufacturing, or industrial operations, including 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale operations with accountability for safety, operational performance, financial results, and people leadership
• Strong leadership and team development skills with a proven ability to build high-performing teams
• Strong business acumen with the ability to make data-driven decisions and execute long-term strategic plans
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage employees, customers, regulators, and community partners
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience may be considered