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This role requires someone who can effectively manage a complex, high-demand project environment where production requirements, pour schedules, specifications, delivery commitments, and customer priorities can change quickly.\nImportant: Candidates must currently reside in Canada, be legally authorized to work in Canada for any employer without requiring sponsorship, and be willing and able to relocate to Kitimat, BC, for the duration of this three-year contract.\nThe purpose of this position is to provide overall operational leadership for concrete supply operations supporting major infrastructure projects, ensuring the organization consistently meets its production, service, quality, safety, and contractual commitments.\nSuccess in this role will be measured by the ability to:\nDeliver concrete safely and without operational incidents.\nMeet customer pour schedules and delivery commitments.\nConsistently produce concrete that meets required specifications.\nCoordinate multiple 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control, maintenance, and labour requirements.\nEstablish operating plans for major pours and periods of high concrete demand.\nContract Management & Customer Coordination\nMaintain operational oversight of multiple active concrete supply contracts and associated project commitments.\nDemonstrate a strong understanding of contract management and administration, including contractual obligations, scope of work, specifications, volumes, schedules, delivery requirements, testing requirements, and service expectations.\nMonitor contract performance and ensure operational activities align with agreed contractual commitments.\nIdentify and proactively address potential contract delivery risks, operational constraints, and service issues.\nMaintain visibility of upcoming concrete demand and resource requirements across all contracts.\nParticipate in customer, contractor, and project planning meetings as required.\nEnsure changes to pour schedules, volumes, specifications, or project requirements are communicated promptly to operational teams.\nMaintain accurate records of significant operational events, delays, disruptions, customer issues, and contract-related matters.\nBuild and maintain effective working relationships with customers, contractors, and project stakeholders.\nConcrete Quality & Specification Compliance\nEnsure all concrete supplied meets approved mix designs, customer specifications, project requirements, and applicable industry standards.\nWork closely with Quality Control personnel to maintain production consistency and concrete performance.\nEnsure plant operations follow established batching, production, testing, and quality procedures.\nMaintain clear communication between Operations and Quality Control regarding upcoming pours and specialized mix requirements.\nEnsure different contract specifications and mix requirements are properly communicated and managed across operations.\nProduction Capacity & Resource Planning\nTranslate customer forecasts and project schedules into operational requirements for plants, trucks, operators, drivers, materials, maintenance, and quality personnel.\nCoordinate labour schedules to support expected production requirements.\nEnsure adequate availability of cementitious materials, aggregates, admixtures, fuel, and other critical production inputs.\nCoordinate with suppliers to manage inventory requirements and potential supply-chain risks.\nPlant, Fleet & Equipment Reliability\nEnsure concrete plants and supporting equipment are operationally ready to meet scheduled production requirements.\nCoordinate with maintenance personnel regarding equipment condition, preventative maintenance, repairs, and planned downtime.\nSchedule maintenance activities to minimize impacts on customer commitments.\nMonitor mixer truck availability and coordinate fleet requirements with dispatch and maintenance.\nLead regular operational planning meetings to ensure all departments understand upcoming requirements, responsibilities, constraints, and priorities.\nWorkforce Leadership & Employee Development\nProvide leadership to plant supervisors, batch plant operators, dispatch personnel, drivers, and other operational employees.\nEstablish clear expectations regarding safety, customer service, operational performance, quality, and accountability.\nEnsure appropriate staffing levels are maintained to support scheduled operations.\nFoster positive employee relations through open communication, coaching, and employee engagement.\nLead recruitment, training, performance management, and employee development initiatives.\nIdentify talent development and succession planning opportunities for key operational positions.\nProvide constructive feedback, communicate goals and corrective actions, and support employees in developing their capabilities.\nPromote a collaborative working environment across departments and functions.\nCustomer & Project Interface\nServe as the primary operational contact for significant concrete supply matters.\nMaintain regular communication with client project teams, contractors, construction managers, and customers.\nParticipate in project coordination and look-ahead meetings.\nProvide clear information regarding production capacity, delivery capabilities, operational constraints, and upcoming requirements.\nRespond promptly to customer concerns and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.\nMaintain a professional, solutions-oriented approach while protecting the organization’s operational capabilities and contractual position.\nHealth, Safety & Environment\nLead safety performance and establish a strong safety culture across operations.\nImplement and support health, safety, and environmental programs, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and requirements.\nHold employees and operational teams accountable for maintaining a safe working environment.\nWork closely with regional safety leadership to establish objectives, monitor performance, and implement improvements.\nLead by example through toolbox talks, corrective actions, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement of workplace safety practices.\nQualifications & Experience\nMinimum 5-10 years of relevant industry experience in a supervisory or operational leadership position, or an equivalent combination of technical education and industry experience.\nDemonstrated experience in operations management within ready-mix concrete, construction materials, or a related manufacturing and industrial environment.\nStrong knowledge and proven experience in contract management and administration is mandatory. Candidates must understand contractual obligations, scope of work, service delivery, customer commitments, performance monitoring, and operational compliance.\nTechnical knowledge of concrete production, batching operations, equipment, and construction methods.\nExperience managing and maintaining ready-mix concrete equipment and associated production operations.\nProven ability to coordinate multiple projects, customers, production schedules, and operational priorities.\nStrong leadership and workforce management experience, including the ability to lead supervisors and frontline employees.\nExperience working with quality management systems and production specifications.\nStrong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and dispatching or production management software.\nExcellent written and verbal communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to work independently, make sound operational decisions, and manage competing priorities effectively.\nCareer Stability & Long-Term Commitment\nPreference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated longevity in their roles and the ability to develop and maintain long-term operational relationships. 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