Site Supervisor - Open Cut (Quintette BC)

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

Orica does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Orica Immigration Sponsorship (e.g., H1-B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

About the role - Site Supervisor (Quintette, BC)

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a Site Supervisor focused on providing site leadership and support to the Quintette site, ensuring all areas of business requirement are delivered in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring ongoing growth both personally and for the business.

What you will be doing

People Development and Safety

• Ensures all employees complete mandatory training, with proper documentation maintained
• Manages employee training plans and documents all training activities
• Develops, motivates, and supervises employees to achieve their full potential while maintaining safe customer service standards
• Maintains strong housekeeping, record keeping, and preventative maintenance programs
• Ensures non-compliances are promptly reported for investigation and resolution

Operational Excellence and Compliance

• Provides analytical and decision support to the area manager to drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing operational costs
• Participates in short, medium and long-term planning activities for the site
• Completes mandatory monthly inventory counts and reconciliations, conducts safety meetings, and prepares the annual Letter of Assurance, ensuring all assigned actions are completed within required databases
• Audits and inspects site operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company safety policies
• Assists in the preparation of fixed cost budgets, capital expenditures, staffing, equipment requirements, and keeps the resource model updated
• Analyses site inventories to minimise product quantities and improve site profitability through stock rotation and effective management
• Schedules daily activities of employees to meet customer needs and oversees site management, including raw material ordering and preventative maintenance
• Manages and responds to operational issues by developing and implementing action plans
• Communicates and manages all external regulatory agency audits and inspections, implementing necessary action plans as required

Production Performance and Customer Focus

• Maintains, develops, and grows accounts in a safe and profitable manner, meeting corporate goals and enhancing customer satisfaction
• Communicates regularly with customers to identify opportunities for improving Orica services
• Ensures products meet quality and volume requirements on an hourly and daily basis
• Responds to and communicates any deviations from production plans
• Delivers process planning as an integral component of maintenance planning and scheduling

What you will bring

• Ability to provide customer solutions matching Orica operational abilities and budgetary requirements.
• Ability to analyze/impact financial data utilizing SAP, and PowerBI.
• Organization, attentive to detail, time management and quality control.
• Strong degree of professionalism and self-motivation.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining customer service relationships in a market with significant growth opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of Federal, Provincial and other applicable regulations.
• Mechanical comprehension of operation/maintenance of equipment.
• Strong computer or base skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet.
• SAP and Power BI are a plus
• Ability to interact effectively with people in varying situations.
• Ability to develop and conduct effective marketing and promotional campaigns.
• Ability to identify and sell the benefits of Orica products and services and structure value propositions.

Role dimensions

• Full Time Salary position
• Schedule – 14 days on / 14 days off.
• Company vehicle will be provided.
• Housing while on shift, meals expensed.

Your qualifications

• Proven experience managing a team of 10 including field workers, mechanics, and contractors
• Progressive mining industry experience.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

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