Operations Manager

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

Our ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel facility in Windsor, ON, seeks an Operations Manager to oversee all facets of the facility's operations. The Operations Manager must effectively manage facility operations with a keen focus on achieving predefined objectives. This includes optimizing production processes, ensuring a safe working environment, upholding quality standards, and fostering satisfaction among both internal team members and external stakeholders, while embodying ANDRITZ's core values and behaviors. By serving as a role model for the team, they not only drive operational excellence but also contribute to fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the facility.

*Relocation support is available.

What You Will Be Doing

Here’s an overview of your responsibilities and how you can leverage your expertise:

- Adhere to and actively promote the ANDRITZ 8 Life-Saving Rules in all work activities.

- Responsible for building a strong safety and environmental culture, prioritizing zero accidents and a sustainable footprint.

- Manage reporting related to health and safety and environmental management.

- Responsible for the Windsor location, with focus on Operational areas in collaboration with department leaders and shift supervisors as direct reports.

- Create and implement approved short and long-term operations strategies to improve profitability and competitiveness.

- Create an annual investment budget, including respective business cases, for continuous improvements to all aspects of the site.

- Direct oversight of the manufacturing team, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

- Develop and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.

- Ensure efficient and effective operations, meeting production schedules and customer deadlines.

- Plan and track implementation of improvement initiatives and corrective actions.

- Develop and strengthen the workforce to secure long-term sustainable business operations.

- Conduct regular meetings with employees to discuss priorities, safety, and performance.

- Set clear expectations and develop the skills and competencies of your team.

- Oversee building operation and maintenance, including repairs and space management.

- Manage office and building facilities, including security and cleaning.

- Manage procurement of consumables and general inventory.

- Promote knowledge sharing throughout the organization.

- Consistently embody and promote the #1ANDRITZway core values and behaviors, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

What We Have to Offer

In exchange for your commitment, we offer the following:

- A dynamic and innovative work environment where your expertise and ideas are valued

- Financial support for professional development and certifications

- Compensation that increases with capability and expertise and a comprehensive benefits package, including company-matched retirement plan and a Health Spending Account

- Paid maternity and parental leave program to support employees during this significant and exciting life event

- Competitive paid-time-off policies that includes vacation, paid holidays, and sick days

- A positive and collaborative culture that focuses on our core values and behaviours

- Regular company events and social activities to foster camaraderie

What We’re Looking For

When selecting candidates, we will be looking for the following:

- Minimum of 5 years' leadership experience working in a manufacturing operations or general management role, preferably in the Feed & Biofuel industry.

- Experience working in a matrix structure.

- Knowledge of profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow management, and general finance and budgeting.

- Availability for domestic and international travel up to 25% of working time.

- Authorized to work in Canada.

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring the opportunity to work together!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. ANDRITZ welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.