Job Description

Job ID: 472681

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industry's well-known brands: Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking. With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

APG Canada West is seeking a process or mechanical engineer to join our management team. You will act as a resource for western Canada and be the lead contributor in driving production efficiencies in 6 manufacturing facilities in BC, Alberta, and Manitoba.

This position will be centered in Richmond BC.

Responsibilities:

• Functions as the Site manager for the Richmond Facility, following established Oldcastle processes and procedures
• Achieve existing product quality standards in your facility, and guide and assist our other Western Canadian plants in the same
• Know the manufacturing process to maximize safety, quality, and efficiency
• Hands-on root cause analysis on production, engineering, equipment and mechanical improvements.
• Design projects across the organization aimed at improving process flow while optimizing space, quality, safety, and ergonomics
• Provide input and scope for capital projects and process re-engineering initiatives
• Develop, maintain, and support a Continuous Improvement culture focusing on the elimination of waste while striving to provide increased value to our customers, both internal and external
• Hands on support for production on a day-to-day basis in order to prevent delays, with a focus on technical and processes
• Gauge performance of value streams, identify bottlenecks and suggest/implement changes as required
• Design processes or tooling to improve safety, quality, productivity or cost issues for the value streams
• Research industry best practices and make recommendations to leadership group
• Create and maintain value stream and cell layouts to aid in standardization of the process, production set-up and product change-over

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree or technologist diploma with a mechanical or industrial focus
• In-depth understanding of continuous improvements methods
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong trouble-shooting and problem solving skills
• High degree of analytical thought and creativity
• Strong computer skills

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Date Posted: Oct 28, 2022