Lead the Yard. Drive Safety. Power Performance.
Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced industrial environments Do you have a passion for safety, operational excellence, and developing high-performing teams We're looking for an experienced Yard Supervisor to lead daily yard operations, champion a strong safety culture, and play a key role in achieving our plant's operational goals.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a visible impact by leading people, improving processes, and ensuring our yard operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental and quality standards.
Location: Richmond, BC
Schedule: onsite, Monday to Friday, 6:30am start.
Compensation:
- $90K - $100K salary (flexible based on experience)
- Paid vacation
- Benefits Offered After 3 Months: Health & dental
- RRSP / Pension Plan: Pension + RRSP/TFSA options
- Eligible for OT
Responsibilities:
- Be a Safety Champion
- Lead by example and promote a proactive, safety-first culture across the yard.
- Conduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits.
- Facilitate monthly safety meetings and support ongoing safety initiatives.
- Ensure employees receive required safety and equipment training.
- Participate in developing and implementing safe work procedures and best practices.
- Lead and Inspire Teams
- You will be responsible for building, developing, and motivating a strong workforce while maintaining accountability and performance excellence.
- Supervise 10–20 employees during normal operations and up to 50 employees during major shutdowns.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily and weekly work activities.
- Manage temporary workers and contractors as required.
- Oversee staffing needs, including vacations, absenteeism, overtime, and timekeeping.
- Support onboarding, training, coaching, and employee development.
- Provide performance feedback and address day-to-day employee relations matters.
- Foster a collaborative, positive, and respectful work environment.
- Drive Operational Excellence
- Working closely with Production, Maintenance, and other departments, you'll help keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.
- Coordinate yard activities to support plant production and maintenance schedules.
- Ensure exceptional housekeeping and environmental compliance throughout the facility.
- Monitor safe operation of mobile equipment and ensure incidents or equipment defects are promptly addressed.
- Support plant performance goals through effective planning, execution, and resource management.
- Manage departmental resources and budgets responsibly.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance.
Requirements:
- Post-secondary education or a combination of education and relevant industrial leadership experience.
- Preference given to candidates with studies in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a heavy industrial environment.
- At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office; SAP experience is considered an asset.
- Successful candidates must comply with all safety requirements and the proper use of company-approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators where required.
- Employees required to wear respiratory protection must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to successfully complete fit testing requirements.
What Makes You Successful You are someone who:
- Leads with integrity and prioritizes safety at every opportunity.
- Believes in continuous improvement and embraces change.
- Builds strong relationships across departments and levels of the organization.
- Communicates clearly, confidently, and professionally.
- Motivates teams and creates a positive, accountable work culture.
- Enjoys problem-solving and making sound operational decisions.
- Has strong coaching, conflict resolution, and employee development skills.
- Works independently while maintaining a collaborative team mindset.
- Brings energy, initiative, and a "can-do" attitude every day.
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