Operations Supervisor

• A Clear Purpose: Be part of a company at the forefront of sustainable energy making a real difference for the planet and our communities.
• Growth Opportunities: We believe in developing our people.
• Comprehensive Benefits: From day one youll receive competitive wages comprehensive health and dental benefits and an RRSP matching plan to support your financial goals. Youll also participate in a company bonus plan that rewards overall Drax performance and safety.
• A Supportive Team: Work in an environment where continuous learning is encouraged and your contributions are valued. Were a can-do kind of place empowering you to make informed decisions and do the right thing.

• Lead coach and develop a high-performing team of 812 operations employees on a 12-hour rotating shift ensuring the shift is safe organized accountable and focused on achieving production and quality expectations
• Champion the Drax Safety Program by encouraging and demonstrating safe work practices proactively addressing near misses and partnering with HSE to drive health safety and environmental improvements.
• Instill a quality-based culture throughout the manufacturing process while promoting high standards accountability teamwork and operational discipline.
• Lead employee development training and cross-shift collaboration so team members are equipped to meet HSE Quality Productivity and Continuous Improvement expectations.

Performance Management & Supervision

• Implement and manage shift KPIs using production data cost information and operational reporting to identify priorities resolve issues and improve performance.
• Coach provide feedback troubleshoot challenges and build strong working relationships with employees while fostering a motivated flexible and accountable team environment.
• Manage adequate staffing levels organize work schedules review vacation requests and ensure appropriate coverage for operational tasks across the shift.
• Partner with site leadership and HR to support recruitment training development performance standards and disciplinary processes at a practical level to drive improved team performance.

Operations

• Lead by example and consistently promote high standards for safety quality output housekeeping and operational discipline throughout the shift.
• Daily Manufacturing Oversight: Direct day-to-day production activities to ensure the shift meets company objectives customer requirements budget expectations and output targets.
• Review production and operating reports enter applicable work notifications and partner with Maintenance to support predictive preventative autonomous short-term and long-term maintenance priorities.
• Use applicable systems to track costs enter parts consumption and support budget awareness and cost control in collaboration with site leadership.
• Identify deficiencies support Lean manufacturing principles and drive process improvements in training working practices OEE quality productivity and operational performance across shifts.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Engineering Operations Technical Maintenance HSE HR and site leadership to ensure optimal plant performance.

• High school diploma GED certification or equivalent along with 10 years of operations leadership experience; an Associates or Bachelors degree with 5 years of operations leadership experience in a wood pulp paper or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite work order systems cost tracking tools employee management systems and operational reporting to support shift performance.
• Strong business acumen adaptability communication problem-solving and collaboration skills with the ability to work across Operations and Maintenance to achieve results.
• Willing to work flexible hours including extended hours some weekends some holidays and a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
• Able to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods including lifting walking working at heights climbing pushing twisting and stooping.

• We care about what matters: We support each other to achieve important goals.
• Were a can-do kind of place: Were empowered to make informed decisions and do whats right.
• We see things differently: We share insights search for new ideas and innovate.
• We listen carefully: We ensure everyone feels heard and valued.
• We do what we say well do: We are proactive committed and reliable.

Required Experience:

Manager