General Supervisor Operations
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026. Orion Steel scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Description and Responsibilities
The General Supervisor Operations is responsible for managing employees and operations to drive operational excellence in the areas of safety, quality, and production at our Calgary Facility. The successful candidate works proactively to coordinate process and material flow, inclusive of employees and equipment.
- Supervise the scheduling of work to ensure safety, production, and quality KPI’s for the department are met and plan schedules for outages etc.
- Provide orientation, instruction, and training of department personnel regarding safe working habits, API/ISO standards, company work rules and policies to ensure compliance.
- Co-ordinate the development of systems and procedures for the department in areas such as, purchasing, maintenance planning, and plant downtime.
- Provide on-going communication with department employees attempting to maintain good morale and motivate them to submit recommendations for improvements.
- Assume responsibility for the budget ensuring that appropriate cost control measures are implemented (The Incumbent relies on the assistance of Operations management) regarding permission to purchase expensive equipment and to some extent, on matters of personnel and Safety.
- Co-ordinate the planning, engineering, requisitioning, testing, and commissioning of all production and related activities
- Administer the provisions of the Collective Agreement within the department.
- Provide recommendation for the upgrades, plant expansions, procedure changes etc.
Requirements
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in a related field, candidates with an engineering degree preferred, or a combination of education and equivalent experience.
- 5 years of supervisory/industrial experience, industrial manufacturing experience considered an asset
- Previous experience managing employees in a unionized environment considered an asset
- Experience working with oil patch, pipe, heat treatment or welding is an added advantage.
- Good working knowledge of manufacturing including mechanical equipment and machinery, systems and procedures.
Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!
- Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
- Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
- Short and long-term disability programs
- Competitive retirement plans
- Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
- Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
- Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
- Tuition reimbursement
While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Orion Steel Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Orion Steel Group LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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