Production Superintendent

Teck; Trail; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian resource company is seeking a Production Superintendent in Trail, BC. The role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety and quality standards, and leading a team. Candidates should have a technical degree and 8-10 years in operations. Competitive salary range is CAD $135,000 - $167,000 per year, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years’ experience in operations (refining, smelting, processing).
• Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day operation of Operating plants.
• Develop and implement operating strategies and controls.
• Lead safety, environmental, production, and quality standards.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Technical Degree or Diploma in Mining or Processing

Job description

Overview

Location: Trail

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Workplace Type: On-site

About Trail Operations

Teck’s Trail Operations, located in the community of Trail in British Columbia, is one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes. Located in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia, Trail offers outdoor adventure at your fingertips.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Business Area Manager, the Production Superintendent is accountable for directing the day-to-day operation of Operating plants within a Business Area.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Ensure the efficient operation of Business areas operating plants by developing and implementing operating strategies and controls in conjunction with operating, maintenance and technical personnel
• Establish and uphold safety, environmental, production, quality, hygiene and housekeeping standards. Ensure that policies and procedures are followed in compliance with regulations and agreements
• Set plant priorities and align objectives and goals with Business Area Manager
• Audit plant performance to ensure effective operations and establish corrective action plans as needed
• Recommend and implement improvements by finding opportunities, working with team members, completing improvement initiatives, and validating performance results
• Assist and provide guidance in planning and coordinating shutdowns with plant operations and communicate timing requirements for planned outages
• Lead and mentor a team by clarifying accountabilities, setting expectations, organizing work, driving performance and excellence, and providing strategic direction
• Provide short and long-term performance and career development for employees
• Provide opportunities for assignments that develops skills, promotes learning, and grows people’s capabilities
• Advise and participate in performance management and succession planning programs
• Lead staffing and recruitment requirements for the Business Area production team
• Provide input into budgets by monitoring and reporting on expenditures and identifying opportunities to reduce costs and explaining variances
• Develop and maintain cross-functional working relationships with other business areas to ensure priorities are aligned with business requirements
• Collaborate with peers prioritizing transparent and proactive communications

Qualifications

• Technical Degree or Diploma in Mining or Processing or a combination of education and experience
• 8-10 years’ experience in operations (refining, smelting, processing)
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines

Pay Range: CAD $135,000 - $167,000 per year

The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities and to your future.

As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.

Apply with us

Take the next step in your career by applying for the Production Superintendent role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requisition ID: 52689 | Job Category: Other | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Trail | Workplace Type: On-site