Job Description

Scope of the Position

This position is accountable for maximizing the operational performance, business contribution and asset value of the Chemtrade\xe2\x80\x99s manufacturing facility and personnel; through leadership actions that are fully aligned with Chemtrade ethics, E.P.I.C. values, and SAFE culture

Position: Production Manager

Shift: Monday to Friday \xe2\x80\x93 40 hours

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage the overall plant Period and Variable costs and production volumes to achieve Plan.
• Ensure that the Plant Production and Plant Day Operations team organizational structure is effective, technically competent, and that employees are appropriately trained.
• Provide consistency to Labour Relations, Performance Feedback for Production Supervisors and Staff
• Maintain compliance with applicable Process Safety standards, regulatory requirements, Company policies, safety and environmental standards, and good housekeeping and Responsible Care\xc2\xae practices.
• Foster, develop, participate in, and encourage an environment across the plant facility for continuous improvement
• Manage system for reporting and investigating impacts to plant OEE.
• Maintain collaborative working relations with Divisional and other external support groups.
• Understand and fulfil responsibilities outlined in the Quality Management System
• Oversee cross-departmental interface to ensure safe and efficient preparation of equipment for planned/unplanned/turnaround maintenance or projects.
• Participate in JHSC and provide feedback/support for actions arising from committee.

Working Environment

• Work in awkward or confining workspaces
• Work in close proximity to operating and/or rotating machinery.
• Work in elevated places
• Work in outdoor environment
• Work in noisy environment
• Work in areas that are dusty or around potentially hazardous substances such as: Chlorine Gas, Caustic, Hydrochloric Acid (37%), Sodium Hydroxide (50%), Sulfuric Acid, and Asbestos fibers
• Safety is a job requirement.
• Able to work in Adverse Weather Conditions
• Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee is occasionally required to climb stairs/ladders (including vertical)
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision.
• Must be physically capable of spending long hours sitting in an office environment
• Must be physically able to travel in all plant operating areas.
• Must be able to wear all required PPE including full face respirator when required.
• Must be \xe2\x80\x9cfit for duty.\xe2\x80\x9d

What You Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum ten (10) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a related chemical industry with minimum five (5) years demonstrated supervisory skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience within a chemical plant environment an asset.
• Must be proficient with common MS office software
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong focus on safety and environmental performance
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work within a multi-discipline team
• Ensure the production resourcing structures are effective, employees are technically competent and appropriately trained
• Ensure long term succession plans for key roles are developed to provide job continuity and development opportunities for existing employees
• Lead the plant production team to ensure consistent Labour relations practices within the framework of the Collective Agreement/s are carried out.
• Other duties as assigned by the Operations or Plant Manager of Chemtrade Electrochem North Vancouver Plant

Reports to: Plant Manager

Rate of Pay: Salaried Position

The CDN Salary rate for this position is $109K \xe2\x80\x93 163K + benefits. Hourly rates are determined by role, level, and location. The salary rate displayed on each job posting reflects the starting rate for new hires for the position. Rates may also be determined by work location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. More specific rate factors for your preferred location can be discussed during the hiring process, as some facilities are subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements. Please note that the compensation details listed in the CDN roles postings reflect the salaried rate only, and do not include benefits, pension contributions or additional incentives such as overtime and shift premiums.

CHEMTRADE is a publically traded (TSX: CHE.UN) chemical manufacturing and handling company headquartered in Toronto, Canada with 65+ locations across North America and Brazil. Chemtrade provides industrial chemicals and services to our customers in three main business segments; Sulphur & Performance Chemicals, Water Solutions and Electrochemicals. Chemtrade is a reliable industry partner to the Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, Water Treatment and Food & Beverage industries. We are also the largest producer of high purity sulphuric acid for the semiconductor industry in North America. Chemtrade is committed to the codes and ethics of Responsible Care 14001.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Chemtrade is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and will, where possible, provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.

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