Plant Operations Manager

6 days ago


Peterborough, Ontario, Canada Emterra Group Full time
Job Title: Plant Supervisor – Days/Afternoon Shift

Job Summary:

Emterra Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plant Supervisor to join our team in Peterborough, ON. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for the daily management and coordination of plant operations, ensuring compliance with all labour, safety, environmental, and corporate policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of plant staff and key operational personnel in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Monitor the scale house daily from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (overflow).
  • Optimize production and processing of incoming recyclable material on a one-shift basis (based on current in-take volumes).
  • Maximize daily production (up-time), increase productivity, minimize residuals, audit inbound and outbound materials, and produce commodities of quality levels acceptable to buyers.
  • Responsible for internal reports, including daily bale count, facility inspections, pre and post trip reports, daily MRF statistics, audit reports, etc.
  • Understand and monitor the general flow of materials through the system.
  • Proactive in taking measures, offering suggestions, and corrective actions to maximize throughput.
  • Maintain calendars and logbooks on plant and mobile equipment.
  • Work in accordance with and be well-versed in local, state, and federal legislated obligations that are required for the facility and their operating licenses, including compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) issued by the Ministry of Environment.
  • Ensure the health and safety of all workers under direct supervision, which includes but is not limited to:
  • Making all workers aware of known hazards.
  • Ensuring all workers are trained on all applicable equipment, processes, and duties.
  • Ensuring all workers are equipped with proper Personal Protective (PPE) and that it is being used properly, regularly inspected, and maintained.
  • Ensuring all other provincial and company-related safety policies and procedures as prescribed.
  • Understand and work in accordance with all appropriate legislative obligations and requirements.
  • Monitor daily equipment pre/post trip reports, proactively minimizing equipment downtime.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a plant supervisory or management role.
  • POME licensing is considered an asset for this role.
  • Ability to use mobile equipment and the ability to train and evaluate operators on mobile equipment.
  • Experience in the waste industry is considered an asset.
  • Flexibility to cover day shift and/or weekends, when required.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude is considered an asset.
  • Excellent interpersonal, teambuilding, and oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Strong conflict resolution skills.
  • Experience supervising in a unionized environment.
  • Strong understanding of safety responsibilities in the workplace.
  • Demonstrated experience in production planning, logistics, and equipment maintenance.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain staffing levels at an appropriate level to minimize costs.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Strong financial, mathematical, and analytical skills.
  • Solid computer skills with proficiency in the use of MS Office, particularly Excel.
  • Experience in a recycling, material recovery, or material handling facility is an asset.
  • Experience with PLC programming/controls is an asset.
  • Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Ability and willingness to work shift work (day and evening), weekends, and holidays.

Working Environment:

  • Plant environment.
  • Exposure to extreme weather conditions.
  • Exposure to dust, noise, heat, cold, and fumes found in a shop environment.
  • Exposure to residential and commercial waste and recycling.
  • Exposure to equipment traffic.

Why Join Emterra Group?

  • Opportunity to be part of one of Canada's Greenest Employers.
  • Competitive wages and annual wage increases.
  • Comprehensive health benefits (drug, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance).
  • Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the Company.
  • Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support.
  • Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow.
  • Ability to have impact and make change.

How to Apply:

We appreciate all applicants who apply, however, only those who are qualified, will be contacted.

Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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