Site Supervisor (Gibraltar, BC) – 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.

About The Role – Site Supervisor (Gibraltar, BC)[JM1]

The objective of this position is to manage on site Orica teams, plant, and ancillary equipment in accordance with the service level agreement, corporate and regulatory standards. The incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of the Orica SHES requirements, as well as complete adoption of SAP 4S, and Quality programs.

What you will be doing

Safety, Health, Environment & Community:

• Active management of SHES programs

• Ensure all Orica Model Procedures that apply to the Site are reviewed on an annual basis.

• Pro-actively address any safety concerns and ensure Personal Protective Equipment is always worn.

• Ensure Work Permits/ SHES permits are completed before any work is carried out on site.

• Provide information for reporting any injuries/accidents immediately.

• Communicate Orica Safety standards to employees, vendors, and customers.

• Ensures that all equipment is in good, safe operating condition.

• Performance Measures: Reduce number of accidents, incidents and near misses both with employees and vehicles.

Financial Management:

• Provide analytical/decision support to Territory Manager on continuous improvement plan for decreasing operational costs.

• Participate in the short, medium, and long-term planning activities of the site.

• Performance Measures: Meet fixed cost budgets on a yearly basis.

People Development:

• Pro-actively recruit, select, train, and retain employees with key skills.

• Complete objective setting and performance evaluations of all staff.

• Performance Measures: Demonstrate upgraded talent and competencies of the organization through people.

Operations:

• Complete mandatory monthly inventory counts and reconciliations, safety meetings, and ensure all actions assigned to the site are completed in the required databases.

• Audit and inspect site operations to ensure regulatory requirements are met and are performed safely in accordance company policies.

• Ensure mandatory training of all employees is completed and documented. Manage employee training plans.

• Document all training activities, develop, motivate, and supervise employees for performance to full potential while safely providing customer service.

• Ensure that good housekeeping, record keeping, and preventative maintenance programs are in place.

• Assist in preparation of fixed cost budgets, capital expenditures, staffing, equipment requirements, and an updated Resource Model.

• Analyse site inventories to minimize product quantities and improve site profitability through stock rotation and management.

• Schedule daily activities of employees to meet customer requirements and ensure proper management of site including raw material ordering, and preventative maintenance.

• Communicate and develop/implement action plan to address any operational issues with Territory Manager.

• Effectively communicate and manage all outside regulatory agency audits/inspections and implement necessary action plans as required.

What you will bring

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in management position with operations, and employee/customer.

• BC Class 5 driver’s license

• Ability to analyse/impact financial data utilizing SAP, and Resource Modelling.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Internet.

• Organization, attentive to detail, time management and quality control.

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

• Knowledge of Federal, Provincial, and other applicable regulations.

• Mechanical comprehension of operation/maintenance of equipment.

• Dangerous goods experience

• Heavy industry preferably mining experience

• Clearance Authority – permit to work knowledge

Role Dimensions

• Supervising Up to 25 direct reports

• Responsibility for Orica equipment and vehicles.

Your Qualifications

• Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values, and solid character

• Builds the trust of others both internally and externally

• Demonstrate innate business intellect, achievement orientation and competitive spirit

• Exude confidence, yet be without strong ego needs; is self-aware and open to feedback

• Show courage to make decisions, yet is patient to make the right ones

• Model resilience and flexibility; adapts well to new circumstances and adversity

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.

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.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $100,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Company car
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• What are your annual salary requirements?

Experience:

• Management: 3 years (required)
• Dangerous Goods: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• BC Class 5 driver’s license (required)

Work remotely:

• No