Plant Manager, Soil Washing Plant

Lafarge Canada; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Plant Manager for its Soil Washing Plant. This role is pivotal in transforming construction waste into valuable recycled materials, ensuring safe and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will lead a dedicated team, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. With a focus on innovative soil treatment technologies, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on environmental sustainability. Join a forward-thinking company that values passion, curiosity, and commitment to building a greener future.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in water treatment plant operations.
• Strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes and chemical dosing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations at the Soil Washing Plant ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Develop production plans and manage personnel for optimal performance.

Skills

MS Office

Google Suite

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

Education

University Degree

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Plant Manager, Soil Washing Plant

Requisition ID: 12815

Location: Coquitlam, British Columbia, CA, V3K 5X6

Pay Type: Salary

Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 per year

Travel Requirement: <10%

Company Overview

Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plant Manager to oversee operations at our Soil Washing Plant located at 7501 Barnet Highway, Burnaby, BC. This role is critical to ensuring the efficient, safe, and sustainable processing of construction and demolition waste into valuable recycled materials. The Plant Manager will be responsible for all aspects of plant operations, including production, maintenance, safety, compliance, and team leadership.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Promote a safety culture by engaging with employees, providing visual leadership, and implementing and maintaining local and regional initiatives with the objective of “zero” safety incidents, ensuring adherence, administration, and promotion of safety policies, processes, and execution of procedures to ensure the site meets or exceeds all Lafarge and regulatory guidelines (WCB).
• Complete accurate forecasting, ensure production schedules serve customer needs and meet inventory targets, drive a culture of performance and exceeding results, implement purchasing policies, procedures, and directives, and provide cost-effective solutions for onsite problems.
• Ensure planned production meets forecasted demand while serving customers with timely shipping strategies and quality-assured products. Engage with Sales and other stakeholders to provide solution selling and identify opportunities for customer service improvements/further sales.
• Develop and execute on production plans, oversee adjustments to meet key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), drive group efficiencies and manage production performance, ensure a Preventative Maintenance module is in place and functioning, and ensure the management of mobile equipment is in place and functional (PM, Forecasting, Safety, Operational Efficiency).
• Be responsible for the development, motivation, scheduling, and training of all site personnel, provide leadership for employees by working closely with them on a daily basis, contribute to the development of emerging leaders, provide effective delegation of tasks with accountability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development, encouraging innovation in soil treatment technologies.
• Ensure that the site meets or exceeds all Lafarge and Regulatory guidelines and that site operations are conducted with minimal negative impact on the surrounding environment and communities.
• Maintain strict adherence to all Lafarge and regulatory requirements governing waste management and environmental protection.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

What We’re Looking For

Education: University Degree

Field of Study Preferred: Engineering or Business Management

Required Work Experience: 2-5 years of experience in water treatment plant operations, preferably with Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) systems

Required Technical Skills: MS Office, Google Suite

Travel Requirements: 5%

Additional Requirements:

• A minimum of five years Supervisory/Managerial experience working in a similar environment
• Strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes, chemical dosing, and sludge management.
• Experience working within environmental compliance frameworks and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Hands-on experience with preventive maintenance programs and troubleshooting of treatment system components.
• Good understanding of general accounting principles an asset.
• Good organization, planning, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of the aggregate industry preferred.
• Good written and verbal communications.
• Strong analytical skills, research, problem solving and decision making.
• Good time management, self directed, uses time wisely, can attend to a broad range of activities.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment (