Operations Manager

Orion Steel Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and bonus

Medical, dental, prescription coverage

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Life Insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Genalta Recycling Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to support the Regional Manager in overseeing site operations including sales, production, purchasing, customer service, and team leadership.

The role emphasizes a safety-first culture and environmental compliance in a metal/scrap recycling environment, with a focus on shredder operations across union and non-union teams. You will lead staffing, mentor staff, prepare operating reports, ensure regulatory adherence, and drive improvements in

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management or leadership experience in industrial manufacturing
• Scrap metal experience highly preferred
• Experience with mobile equipment, repairs and operations is a plus

Responsibilities

• Proactively reduce safety risks and promote a safety-first culture
• Manage staffing schedules and oversee day-to-day operations
• Provide performance feedback, coaching, and training
• Prepare operating reports for management and operations teams
• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies and company standards
• Develop and maintain operational systems for receiving, storage and shipping
• Monitor and improve shredder operations and overall OEE

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

KPIs / data analysis

Report writing

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Post-secondary asset

Tools

Mobile equipment operations

Job description

At Genalta Recycling Inc., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.JOB SUMMARYAs part of the management team, the Operations Manager supports the Regional Manager in overseeing site operations, including sales, production, purchasing, customer service, and team leadership. The role ensures safe, environmentally compliant operations in a metal/scrap recycling environment, primarily focused on shredder operations across union and non-union teams.InterPro Recycling is committed to maintaining and promoting a safe, healthy and injury-free environment. It is required for all jobs.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES· Proactively reduce safety risks and promote a “safety-first” culture· Manage staffing schedules and oversee the day-to-day operations of the site· Provide performance feedback, counseling, coaching, and training to team members· Ensure policies and procedures are communicated and implemented by conducting weekly facility audit tours; work with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) to meet and implement company standards; and work with the Production Supervisor to develop, train, and implement standard operating procedures· Prepare operating reports for the management and operations teams to ensure the overall safeguarding of company assets· Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and company standards to achieve operational objectives· Solicit operational information to provide recommendations for strategic plans and reviews; prepare and execute action plans; implement production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards; resolve problems; complete audits; and identify trends· Develop and maintain operational systems by determining product handling and storage requirements; developing, implementing, enforcing, and evaluating policies and procedures; and establishing processes for receiving products, equipment utilization, inventory management, and shipping· Analyze process workflows, employee and space requirements, and equipment layouts; implement improvements as required· Establish and enforce standards and procedures and ensure compliance with applicable legal regulations to maintain a safe and healthy work environment; work with Transport Canada on rail safety and securement requirements· Develop and maintain equipment maintenance schedules· Ensure optimal freight weights for rail cars by working with supervisors and operators to maximize loads; review daily weight reports and work with operators to improve rail-car weights based on actual KPI results· Monitor and manage the shredder’s Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to maximize operational efficiencyEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE· 5+ years of management or leadership experience in industrial manufacturing, automotive or distribution· Scrap Metal experience highly preferred.· High school diploma or equivalent required, bachelor’s preferred· Post secondary an asset· Experience with mobile equipment, repairs and operations an assetKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES· Proven leadership and communication skills· Proficiency in Microsoft Office· Solid quantitative skills to understand site financial performance and operating statistics (KPIs)· Ability to reconcile sales, prepare reports and read technical manuals· Ability to handle multiple priorities while performing quality work in an efficient manner with minimal supervision· Ability to work required hours which includes weekends and holidays and also at any site assigned within reasonable distance from home siteOur total compensation package includes amazing benefits!Competitive wages and bonus opportunitiesFamily medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee costShort and long-term disability programsCompetitive retirement plansEmployer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance optionsPaid vacation and recognized statutory holidaysApprenticeship and career advancement within the companyTuition reimbursementWhile we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.Equal Opportunity EmployerOrion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call: [phone]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!