Yard Supervisor
Richmond, British Columbia, CA, V6W 1H4 Richmond, British Columbia, CA, V6W 1H4
Join Amrize as a Yard Supervisor and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Yard Supervisor is responsible for leading the safe and efficient operation of the plant yard while ensuring work is completed in accordance with environmental, quality, production, and cost objectives.
The role coordinates the activities of yard employees, temporary workers, and contractors to maintain a clean, safe, and environmentally compliant plant. The Yard Supervisor is accountable for planning and coordinating daily and weekly yard activities, managing departmental resources and budgets, and holding employees accountable to established safety, performance, and work standards. Working closely with Production, Maintenance, and other departments, the Yard Supervisor supports the achievement of the plant's operational goals.
WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH
- Demonstrate visible safety leadership and promote a strong safety culture, including conducting inspections, hazard assessments, and safety meetings.
- Supervise 10–20 yard employees during normal operations and up to 50 employees during major maintenance shutdowns.
- Schedule, assign, and coordinate daily work activities for yard employees, temporary workers, and contractors.
- Manage staffing requirements, including absenteeism, vacations, overtime, and timecards.
- Train, onboard, and support employee development through coaching, performance management, and regular feedback.
- Administer the Collective Agreement and address day-to-day labour relations matters.
- Coordinate yard activities to support plant operations, maintenance schedules, and housekeeping standards throughout the plant.
- Ensure mobile equipment is operated safely and defects or incidents are reported.
- Monitor departmental spending, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and support plant KPIs through effective planning and execution.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviours.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Education: Post-secondary education or equivalent industrial and supervisory experience.
- Field of Study Preferred: Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Required Work Experience: 5 years’ experience in a heavy industry, two of which are at a supervisory level.
- Required Technical Skills: Experience with MS Office and SAP is an asset.
- Travel Requirements: 10%.
Additional Requirements:
- Believe in continuous improvement and will act accordingly.
- Have the ability to promote and drive change effectively.
- Have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate across departments and at all levels.
- Be a team player, positive, with a can-do attitude, and able to perform with minimal supervision.
- Enjoy analyzing situations and making decisions accordingly with a friendly, constructive customer service attitude.
- Have the ability to motivate, energize, and inspire teams.
- Have good knowledge of yard processes, conflict resolution, coaching, and training skills.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Estimated Wage Range: $90,000 – $100,000/Annually.
- Flexible Health & Dental benefits coverage for you and your dependents, effective day one.
- A generous Pension Plan designed to support you through various stages of your career and life.
- Access to voluntary programs like RRSP and TFSA for future financial planning.
- Healthy Living support through an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), offering confidential assistance for work, health, or life challenges.
- Easy access to mental health and well-being support.
- Service recognition awards to celebrate your contributions.
- Perks & discounts on a variety of products and services.
- Access to online learning platforms, financial educational assistance, and a culture that fosters career growth and opportunities.
- Financial support for new parents beyond statutory benefits.
- An inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves.
- A collaborative work culture in a supportive and team-oriented work environment.
- Company-provided personal protective equipment ensuring your safety and comfort on the job.
- As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.