Senior Operations Manager: Safety, Efficiency & Leadership

FLINT Corp.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 131,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance and benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Paid vacation

Competitive compensation

Job summary

FLINT Corp. in Burnaby, Canada is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily shop and field operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will translate business priorities into actionable plans while driving continuous improvement and cost control.

The role requires extensive leadership and cross-functional collaboration with clients, vendors, and contractors. A strong safety culture and regulatory compliance are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in industrial maintenance, construction, or shutdown operations.
• Proven ability to manage operations safely and efficiently.
• Strong leadership, coaching and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities across organizational levels.
• PM training (PMP) and journeyman certification are assets.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee daily operations (shop and field) to meet production, quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Convert business priorities into actionable plans while driving continuous improvement, efficiency, and cost control.
• Manage relationships with clients, vendors, and contractors, including negotiations and issue resolution.
• Lead workforce activities, including scheduling, supervision, training, performance management, and HR collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning & Scheduling

Operations Management

Contractor Relations

Education

Trade certification or degree

Job description

FLINT Corp. in Burnaby, Canada is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily shop and field operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will translate business priorities into actionable plans while driving continuous improvement and cost control.

The role requires extensive leadership and cross-functional collaboration with clients, vendors, and contractors. A strong safety culture and regulatory compliance are essential for success in this position.