Operations Manager - #194149

Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution and processing companies in North America servicing customers primarily in Canada and the United States. The company conducts business in three metals distribution segments: metals service centers, energy products and steel distributors.

Russel Metals is currently looking for an Operations Manager within our Delta, BC location.

Position Summary:

As a strong leader and people manager, effectively manage an operation that includes warehousing, processing and Shipping. The emphasis is on providing quality customer service, maintaining and promoting a safe work environment and to capture all opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and cost control.

Core Competencies:

• Ethics and Integrity


• Creative and Innovative Thinking


• Problem Solving


• Accountability and Dependability


• Decision making and Judgement


• Understand Operating Equipment


• Understanding of Health and Safety Environment


• Planning and Organizing


• Financial Competence


• Applying Laws, Rules and Regulations


• Mediating and Negotiating


• Coaching and Mentoring


• Communication


• Energy & Stress


• Team Work


• Research and Analysis


• Time Management


• Quality Orientation


• Development and Continual Learning

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Create a safe, positive and productive work environment.


• Provide leadership and direction to the shipping departments and unionized branch 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.


• Direct involvement with 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.

Education and Skills Required:

• A minimum 5 years experience in a plant manufacturing/distribution experience, business administration or production environment.


• Management/supervisory experience in a manufacturing 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 thermal cutting.


• Strong project management skills.


• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).


• Prior experience in process improvement programs is beneficial.


• AutoCAD experience is an asset


• Prior experience with a unionized workforce is an asset.

Salary range: $90,000-$100,000

Russel Metals offers a competitive compensation plan that includes a competitive base salary, attractive profit-sharing plan, comprehensive benefits program, group Pension Plan, and various incentive and recognition programs.

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.