Operations Manager

PCRecruiter - Recruitment Software & Applicant Tracking System; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American organization seeks an Operations Manager in Edmonton to oversee plant operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while fostering team growth. This key role combines leadership with strategic planning and regulatory compliance, offering a competitive salary and benefits, including a 14% bonus and 3 weeks vacation.

Benefits

Benefits from day 1

Bonus of 14%

RRSP matching

3 weeks vacation to start

Paid sick days

3 floater days

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of operations, process, and maintenance fundamentals.
• Leadership experience within a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the safe and efficient operation of the plant.
• Planning and managing maintenance outages.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Continuous Improvement

Education

3rd Class Power Engineer certification

Job description

Harbinger Network has partnered with a leading North American organization to find their next Operations Manager in Edmonton.
Do you believe that leadership is about more than just meeting targets — it’s about inspiring people, fostering a culture of safety and care, and helping our team and operations thrive? If so, keep reading.

As a key member of the plant leadership team, you'll share responsibility for driving reliable, efficient, and profitable operations while upholding the highest standards in Safety, Environmental Compliance, and Quality. Your impact will go beyond the day-to-day; you’ll be a champion for continuous improvement and a key voice in shaping the future of the plant.

In this role, you’ll lead and support a dedicated team of manufacturing professionals, collaborate with peers across a network of facilities, and bring industry best practices to life. You’ll play a vital role in helping both people and systems perform at their very best.

What will you be doing?:

- overseeing the safe and efficient operation of the plant, ensuring all production goals are achieved while maintaining a gold safety standard
- collaborating across departments to align daily operations with production targets
- planning and managing maintenance outages and supporting long-term reliability
- seading investigations and improvements related to safety, quality, productivity, and performance
- managing operational budgets and inventory
- ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies
- supporting and guiding team tenured team members
- keeping accurate records and reports on key metrics like production volumes, inventory, and shipments

What's in it for you?
- day shift, roughly 7 am - 3pm
- benefits from day 1
- bonus of 14%
- 110-140K starting salary
- RRSP matching
- 3 weeks vacation to start
- paid sick days
- 3 floater days


What do you bring to the table?:

- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong understanding of operations, process, and maintenance fundamentals
- leadership experience within a manufacturing setting
- 3rd Class Power Engineer certification and registration with ABSA
- strong communication skills — both written and verbal
- proven problem-solving abilities and a knack for critical thinking
- experience with Continuous Improvement is a bonus
- able to pass Drug & Alcohol testing and a background check

To Apply:
Harbinger Network Inc. is a Canadian-based firm that serves companies across Canada, a diverse Network of Recruiters, and expertise in over 10 major disciplines. Our mission is to build meaningful careers for Professionals and develop powerhouse teams for all Businesses across Canada.
To apply for the position of Operations Manager in confidence, please include an up to date resume to:
Shannon Davies, Director - Manufacturing
Contact phone number: 365-599-5010
Contact email address: [e-mail]

To learn more about Harbinger Network visit www.harbingernetwork.ca or contact us at 905-257-9691. #HNiJobs