Operations Manager - Castlegar, Canada - Kalesnikoff Lumber

Kalesnikoff Lumber

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Castlegar, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you inspired?_

Our company:

For over 80 years and four generations, our family has been inspired by forests and the endless possibilities for designing and building with wood.

We began as a horse-logging operation in 1939 and have grown to become an industry-leading mass timber provider with a high-tech sawmill.

From seedlings to solutions, we see our products through the entire process — from forest management to manufacturing, design, prefabrication, and delivery.

As an independent, family-owned, and operated company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource.

As we continue to grow, we're searching for individuals who enjoy a hands-on approach to work tasks and thrive in a team-based environment.

At Kalesnikoff, working safely is an expectation. In your role you will have the time and resources needed to meet that expectation.

Role and objectives:

We are looking for a professional Operations Manager to coordinate and oversee our organization's operations, ensuring all operations are carried out in an appropriate, cost-effective manner while improving operational management systems, processes, and best practices.

This position reports to the Director of Manufacturing, Planning & Strategy and is responsible for overseeing the operations at our Mass Timber Facility.

Responsibilities:

Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, costeffective way
Improve operational management systems, processes, and best practices
Purchase materials, plan inventory and oversee warehouse efficiency
Help the organization's processes remain legally compliant
Formulate strategic and operational objectives
Examine financial data and use them to improve profitability
Manage budgets and forecasts
Perform quality controls and monitor production KPIs
Recruit, train and supervise staff
Find ways to increase quality of customer service
Liaise with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements
Estimate costs and prepare budgets
Organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines
Monitor production to resolve issues
Supervise and evaluate performance of production personnel (quality inspectors, workers etc.)
Determine number of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials etc.)
Approve maintenance work, purchasing of equipment etc.
Ensure output meets quality standards
Enforce health and safety precautions
Report to upper management
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Minimum 4+ years work experience as Operations Manager or similar role
Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management
Experience budgeting and forecasting
Familiarity with business and financial principles
Excellent communication skills
Leadership ability
Outstanding organizational skills
Degree in Business, Operations Management, or related field
Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines
Professional appearance and manners
Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently

You can expect these great benefits:

Competitive compensation packages
Extended health benefits including health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending Account and RRSP program
Team building and social events
Training, development, and mentorship opportunities
Opportunity to advance in your career
Worklife balance
A great culture where we truly value our employees

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

About our Kootenay home:

Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the West Kootenay region is a highly desired and special place to call home.

With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities, the Kootenays isn't just a region, it's a lifestyle.

Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history, and caring communities. What are you doing after work today?

_ Equal opportunity commitment:
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Kalesnikoff is a committed equal opportunity employer. Kalesnikoff's recruitment strategy is designed to attract the best person for each position, to ensure equality of opportunity for all applicants, and to promote our corporate vision and culture. When considering applicants for positions within our Company, only jobrelated criteria such as ability, merit and responsibility are used to evaluate applicants. Kalesnikoff prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law._
Kalesnikoff is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Kalesnikoff believes in integration a