Manager Operations I

Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, with a growing focus on value-added processing.  It carries on business in three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors.  Its network of metals service centers carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous specialty metals.  Its energy field stores carry a specialized product line focused on the needs of energy industry customers.  Its steel distributors operations act as master distributors selling steel in large volumes to other steel service centers and large equipment manufacturers mainly on an "as is" basis.

Reasons to Join Our Team!

• Competitive Base Salary
• Attractive Profit-Sharing Plan
• Comprehensive Benefits Program
• Pension Plan
• Company Stock Purchase through payroll deduction
• Scholarship Program
• Educational Reimbursement Program

Russel Metals is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to become part of our team at our Sackville, NB branch.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Create a safe, positive and productive work environment.
• Provide leadership and direction to the shipping departments in a unionized warehouse.
• Identify and respond to customer needs quickly and effectively.
• Plan day-to-day operations, assign manpower, authorize overtime and control costs.
• Perform capacity planning for equipment, floor space and manpower requirements in accordance with forecasted workload.
• Maintenance of the branch quality program.
• Maintenance of the branch health and safety program.
• Assist in the development and pay back of capital expenditure requests.
• Coordinate with all departments to ensure production standards and branch goals are achieved.
• Development and coaching of employees, delegate effectively and give meaningful feedback and recognition where appropriate.
• Ensure that the business operates within corporate guidelines, and all legislative requirements.
• Maintenance of Smart Drive/ Geotab
• Responsible for serving as the Warehouse Safety Champion, ensuring compliance with all corporate and New Brunswick health and safety policies, procedures, protocols, and regulatory requirements within the warehouse.

Skills Required:

• Plant manufacturing/distribution experience, business administration or production environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven leadership ability (lead, motivate, delegate).
• Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills.
• Strong planning, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
• Experienced in metals processing activities; saw cutting and oxy fuel cutting.
• Strong project management skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Prior experience in process improvement programs is beneficial.
• Prior experience in lean manufacturing is an asset.

We are an organization that is committed to the principles of Employment Equity which includes maintaining a fair, equitable and diverse workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Links

Russel Metals on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/russelmetals/

Careers Page : https://www.russelmetals.com/en/careers/

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/russel-metals/about/

Russel Metals Website : https://www.russelmetals.com/en/

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