Operations Manager, Remanufacturing

Finning International Inc.; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Finning Canada is seeking an Operations Manager, Remanufacturing to lead the Caterpillar 797 module rebuild operation in Red Deer, AB. You will drive production, optimize resources, and coach frontline leaders to deliver safe, high-quality remanufacturing outcomes.

In this role you will coordinate with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and Finance to resolve issues, implement lean practices, and develop teams while controlling operating costs in a large-scale industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in manufacturing, engineering, operations, business or a related discipline.
• Experience leading manufacturing, assembly or industrial operations with frontline supervisors.
• Ability to deliver production results while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Experience with workforce planning, labour deployment, production scheduling and cost control.
• Experience partnering with technical, quality, maintenance, supply chain and HR functions.

Responsibilities

• Own the product-line production plan; translate demand into labour, shift, equipment and workflow plans.
• Balance work across shifts; resolve constraints; and manage controllable operating costs.
• Set expectations for Production Supervisors, coach supervisors in daily management routines, build capability and ensure effective communication across shifts.
• Develop workforce plans and partner with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, Technical Services, Quality, Business Applications, Human Resources and Finance to resolve product-line issues.

Skills

Operations leadership

Safety

Team development

Continuous improvement

Lean practices

Production planning

Workforce planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in manufacturing/engineering

Job description

Company: Finning Canada Number of Openings: 1 Worker Type: Permanent Position

Overview: Are you a proven operations leader with a passion for safety, team development, and continuous improvement? We are seeking an Operations Manager, Remanufacturing to lead the Caterpillar 797 module rebuild operation. In this role, you will drive production, performance, lead frontline leaders, optimize resources, and ensure the safe, high quality delivery of remanufacture mining truck modules. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a large scale industrial environment while developing teams, improving operational performance, and partnering across multiple business functions.

Location: Red Deer, AB

Schedule: Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours/week

Job Description: Own the product-line production plan; translate demand into labour, shift, equipment and workflow plans; balance work across shifts; resolve constraints; and manage controllable operating costs. Set expectations for Production Supervisors, coach supervisors in daily management routines, build capability, support succession planning and ensure effective communication across shifts. Ensure work is planned, supervised and completed in accordance with safety requirements, quality gates, release requirements and standard work. Use performance data and structured problem solving to improve flow, productivity, quality and cost while implementing standardized work, 5S, visual management and lean practices. Develop workforce plans and partner with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, Technical Services, Quality, Business Applications, Human Resources and Finance to resolve product-line issues.

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in manufacturing, engineering, operations, business or a related discipline; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience may be considered. Experience in manufacturing, assembly or industrial operations, including direct leadership of supervisors or frontline leaders. Demonstrated ability to deliver production results while maintaining safety and quality standards. Experience with workforce planning, labour deployment, production scheduling and cost control. Experience partnering with technical, quality, maintenance, supply chain and human resources functions.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

About Us

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

OUR DIVISIONS

Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT. Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut. Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America. OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.