Plant Operations Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION: Manager of Plant Operations

REPORTS TO: Manager of Capacity Planning & Alignment

JOBS SUPERVISED: Yard Supervisor, Plant Employees, Office Employees

JOB TERM: Contract – Term coverage 15 months

JOB OPPORTUNITY:

Bell Lumber & Pole MB ulc, formerly Roblin Forest Products, is hiring a Manager of Plant Operations to join our team in Roblin, MB . Our company is 115+-year-old family-owned and operated business with operations in both Canada and the United States. We are a manufacturer of wooden utility poles, fence posts, firewood and mulch. We are looking for highly motivated candidates with the initiative to complete a job with excellence. We want candidates who are self-starting, reliable, and dependable. Our company offers a competitive wage structure and comprehensive benefit package.

For the Bell family of companies, our mission statement is something that captures the heart of our employees at every level. We work hard so that the profit of the company is used: TO RADICALLY LOVE AND INFLUENCE LIVES. This mission is lived out internally through our values-driven workplace and externally through our passion for giving back and serving communities both near and far.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Manager of Plant Operations oversees and coordinates all plant operations to achieve production objectives efficiently while ensuring a safe working environment. As the leader of the Roblin team, the Manager of Plant Operations implements the vision set by the company's senior leadership team, driving continuous growth and business improvement. This role involves collaboration with various multi-functional teams, including finance, operations, sales, materials, quality assurance, business development, and human resources.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Operations:

Sales & Marketing:

Production:

Safety and Environmental Monitoring:

Problem Solving and Decision Making:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises assigned staff. Fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant combination of education and experience

Experience: 5+ years of experience in management; prior leadership experience preferred.

Experience in the forestry or lumber industry is an asset, experience in manufacturing for a minimum of 1 year required.

SKILLS BASED REQUIREMENTS:

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sitting or standing while working on a computer for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and is occasionally required to sit, talk, and hear, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, infrequently lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. When in the yard, the work environment characteristics are best defined as an outdoor environment with exposure to elements such as heat, cold, precipitation, and wind. Employees will have moderate exposure to noise as heard in pole & post production yard, including exposure to higher noise levels associated with power equipment. Employees will have light exposure to the chemicals and solutions used in treating wood.

Bell Lumber & Pole Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and we fully comply with all applicable employment laws and regulations. If needed, accommodations may be possible.

Please send resumes to: Alison.K@blpole.com or drop by office in person.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 15 months

Pay: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-08-04