Overview The General Manager – Plant Operations is responsible for the effective operation of the plywood manufacturing facility by establishing and executing operational and management plans, driving productivity and efficiency gains while ensuring employee safety and product quality, providing clear direction and leadership to the plant staff through goal setting, performance and metric reviews, action planning, training and development and continuous improvement and optimization of all production processes. People Reporting to This Position Directly Plant Superintendent Health, Safety & Environmental Coordinator Quality Control Supervisor Maintenance Superintendent Industrial Energy Manager Manager of Log Supply People Reporting to This Position Indirectly Production and Maintenance Foreman Key Competencies Safety : Prepare and direct an Annual Accident Prevention Program. Ensure that minimum Ministry of Environment, Insurance Underwriter, health and safety, and community environmental requirements are met or exceeded. Quality : Assist and coordinate with the Sales Department to enhance customer relations in providing quality products to our customers within contract requirements and communicate to ensure that timely shipment and quality is maintained. Ensure that the best person available is carrying out each supervisory function. Improve performance and ensure management succession by planning for acquiring, training, developing and motivating plant staff and ensuring that all personnel understand and are focused on their contributions to the Company’s Mission Goals and Objectives. Production and Efficiency : Ensure that maximum efficiency of equipment and machines is achieved and opportunities for earning improvement and cost reduction are pursued and realized by formulating and administering Annual and Five-Year Capital Budgets. Ensure that planned production volumes are established and achieved by formulating an Annual Operating Budget consistent with maximum utilization and balancing of the Company’s capabilities, fibre supply and market requirements. Recovery : Maximize the utilization and recovery from logs, productivity of the labour force and quality of products by establishing operating procedures and controls that effectively and efficiently utilize personnel, materials, equipment and capital machinery. Cost : Prepare a Quarterly Written Report to the Shareholders on all phases of the operation. Ensure that the Company’s by-products are sold or disposed of at the best price or in the most economical way. Ensure the inventories are fresh and kept to the most efficient minimum level. Operational & Technical Knowledge Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform job functions efficiently and effectively with a high level of accomplishment and in alignment with the rest of the organization. Is personally accountable and responsible for all operational aspects with specific oversight of Production, Quality, Health, Safety, Environment, Maintenance, and Fiber Supply. Team Leadership Ability to achieve positive outcomes by encouraging, supporting, coaching, developing and mentoring others. Includes ability to model behavior and support the organization’s aspirations and values. Problem Solving Ability to analyze problems systematically, organize information, identify key factors, identify underlying causes and generate solutions. Structures and directs others’ work on projects or programs. Cost Control Ability to design, implement, monitor, control, and improve manufacturing processes, recoveries, schedules and continuously improve; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress and results. Safety Leadership Ability to develop, implement and manage practices which promote a healthy, safe and secure work environment. Teamwork and Peer Relationships Relates well to all people up, down and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds constructive relationships and effective teams; is seen as a team player and is cooperative as opposed to working separately or competitively; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration. Communication: Listening and Speaking Organizes and expresses ideas clearly; ability to share information in a timely, accurate, effective and collaborative manner. Understands and learns from what others say. Integrity and Trust Widely trusted, is seen as direct, truthful, keeps confidences, admits mistakes and does not misrepresent for personal gain. Qualifications The ideal candidate will be a strong leader and problem solver with an analytical mind and excellent interpersonal communication skills. Education or equivalent experience in Engineering, Business or Wood Sciences with manufacturing operations leadership experience or has demonstrated management abilities applicable to the position. Minimum of 10 years working in wood production management required. Proven track record of driving operational success and results in plywood production, quality, and costs required. Financial, process management, and team leadership skills. Skillful problem solving and troubleshooting techniques. Capable of working effectively under pressure and meeting strict deadlines. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills required. Work Environment This position is plant/mill based, working in a team environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr