Operations Manager, Englewood Forest Operation (Management & Executives)

Full Time

  Western Forest Products Inc (http://www.westernforest.com)

  Woss, British Columbia, Canada

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Western Forest Products is seeking an Operations Manager for our Englewood Forest Operation. This position is located in Woss, BC.

With the overarching objective of Defining a Higher Standard in safety and continuous improvement, the Operations Manager is responsible for delivering operational results that support the Company’s safety, sustainability, production and financial goals.  The Operations Manager is dedicated to sound business practices and compliance with applicable laws and regulations, resulting in improved safety, efficiency, quality, and profitability, as measured by operational metrics and corporate goals.  This is a   key leadership coordination role that interfaces with the General Manager as well as amongst Maintenance, Finance and Planning personnel, to enable optimal business decisions and operational efficiencies.

Safety & Environmental Performance

  • Provide leadership in safety and environmental stewardship by demonstrating and ensuring the adherence of company safety and sustainability processes and procedures.

Financial Performance

  • Responsible for the P&L of the Operation, including achievement of operational metrics and corporate goals;
  • Responsible for the financial budget and production forecasting;
  • Lead the creation of and ongoing improvement of production phase metrics;
  • Work closely with Finance to ensure all operational decisions are based on sound financial analytics;
  • Review financial statements and metrics;
  • Establish inventory targets across the operation, ensuring optimal levels are maintained;
  • Identify capital investment opportunities and oversee project implementation in order to provide greatest return to the company; and
  • Recommend effective strategies for the financial well-being of the Operation.

Leadership

  • Provide leadership and direction to improve safety and environmental performance, reduce operational costs, enhance log value, and maximize margins while promoting Westerns core values;
  • Create and sustain a culture of accountability and continuous improvement;
  • Engaging and motivating a high performance teams;
  • Protect Western’s reputation by managing issues, engaging support from senior leadership as required;
  • Manage the USW relationship and other key relationships and contractual obligations;
  • Make certain logs are available to meet external and internal customer needs in terms of quality and supply;
  • Hire, train, coach, mentor and manage the performance of salaried staff; and
  • Actively maintain current and potential mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations and other partners to support access to incremental fibre.

Contractor Management

  • Oversight and management of contractors employed, including but not limited to
  • Stump to Dump contractor(s);
  • Road construction and maintenance contractor(s);
  • Logging phase contractor(s);
  • Contract rate negotiations and rate modelling;
  • Maintain positive relationships with contractors, ensuring contractor performance and metrics are met.

Operations

  • Make certain safety and environmental regulatory requirements are met in all forestry operations, holding hourly and salaried staff and contractors accountable for performance metrics;
  • Oversee the operations’ budgeted annual harvest volume;
  • Working closely with the Planning Manager, ensure that all permits and approvals are obtained to meet operational targets and goals;
  • Working closely with the Maintenance Manager, ensure that all maintenance projects are coordinated to ensure minimal downtime;
  • Oversee the Environmental Management System to ensure ongoing certification status is maintained; and
  • Stay abreast of industry innovations and trends in harvesting knowledge and practices to improve company margins.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

  • 10 years of experience in Timberlands Operations in increasingly responsible roles;
  • Post-secondary degree in Forestry or related degree is considered an asset;
  • Eligibility or accreditation with the Association of BC Forest Professionals is considered an asset; and
  • Business and financial management post-secondary training or equivalent experience preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies

  • Commitment to Western’s core values of personal safety, sustainable management, and environmental stewardship;
  • High level of integrity and professionalism;
  • Expert knowledge of timber harvesting and forest management processes;
  • Excellent working knowledge of applicable Forestry legislation, WorkSafe, and Employment Standards regulations applicable to the logging industry;
  • Understanding of financial reports, forecasting and budgeting;
  • Demonstrated strong analytical, problem solving, and logical thinking skills;
  • Excellent leadership, negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Ability to motivate and engage staff to perform at a higher standard; and
  • Ability to engage, work with and influence Government, First Nations, and other stakeholders.

ABOUT US

Get ready to grow your career with a company that invests in your success – welcome to Western Forest Products! An industry-leading organization providing high-quality wood products and sustainable forest management, we proudly serve customers throughout more than 25 countries worldwide. Headquartered in British Columbia, we have the largest investment in Coastal manufacturing with seven sawmills and two remanufacturing facilities and a reputation for high quality products.

With a corporate climate that is rich in innovation, leadership, and tremendous professional potential, Western Forest Products is pleased to present a variety of impactful, rewarding career paths with a proven track record for success. We are committed to giving back to those who give so much at work every day. Perks of our employment package include robust training, excellent starting pay, comprehensive benefits, and continuous career support.