Regional Operations Manager

Job ID: 491712

Work Type: Full Time Permanent

**DELIVER CONCRETE RESULTS - JOIN THE DUFFERIN CONCRETE TEAM AT CRH CANADA**

Dufferin Concrete, A CRH Company is currently hiring a **Regional Operations Manager **to join their growing team

**Who we are**
Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top 100 Employers, Dufferin Concrete has been a trusted supplier, providing the materials, expert advice and value-added services to build roads, highways, schools, homes and buildings in Southern Ontario. Our network of 28 plants and over 400 ready-mix trucks provide a variety of standard and custom concrete mixes to meet technical specifications for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential construction customers. We have earned our reputation as one of the most trusted, experienced, and quality-driven concrete suppliers in Canada, with over 100 years of service in the building materials industry.

We are a member of CRH plc, a global building materials company with a proud and successful history, a strong track record of performance and a clear commitment to safety and ethical business practices. The company employs over 90,000 people in 37 countries around the world.

**Position Summary & Responsibilities**:
The Regional Operations Manager will be responsible for the production and distribution objectives for assigned ready-mix plants. Your effective management of your plants and employees will help you achieve quality and productivity targets, compliance with legislative requirements, safe work procedures & practices and work instructions. Meeting budget objectives and carrying out employee relations will play a part in your success.

Safety is paramount in this role. Performing various OH&S program activities such as inspections, training and incident investigations and providing on site customer service will help achieve those safety goals.
- Ensure Environmental and Health & Safety standards are met by; providing necessary resources to promote and support company programs, policies and practices; ensuring regulatory compliance is maintained; conducting workplace inspections, incident investigation, safe work training; providing supporting documentation and reporting as required.
- Achieve the Plant strategic objectives by; planning, directing and monitoring the various activities at the plant level.
- Maintains Plant staff performance objectives by; providing direction, support and disciplining employees; answering grievances, planning, monitoring and appraising performance objectives.
- Achieves Financial Objectives by; assisting in prevarication of the plant budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
- Complies with Federal, Provincial and Local Legal requirements by; studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
- Maintains Plant Operations by; coordinating requirements with engineering and plant maintenance, fleet operations and dispatch departments.
- Ensure proper administration/interpretation of Collective Bargaining Agreements by; having a clear understanding of the collective agreements and promoting positive working conditions and team spirit within the plant. Participate in negotiation and preparation of proposals for contract renewal
- Contributes to Team Effort by: Accountable for fostering positive employee relations

**Education and Experience**:

- University degree in an appropriate discipline, plus 3 - 5 years supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of post secondary education and acquired work experience.
- ACI certification would be an asset.
- Strong knowledge in OH&S policies and procedures

- Ready Mix experience coupled with working knowledge of collective agreements would be ideal.

CRH Canada Group Inc. recognizes Canada’s diverse landscape. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.