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Lead Hand

Requisition ID:  11178
Location: 

Gatineau, Quebec, CA, J9J 3G9

Pay Type:  Hourly

WHO IS LAFARGE?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Objective & Overview

The Lead Hand is responsible for the supervision, operation as well as maintenance of the screening plant. The plant may operate on day and night shifts.The Lead Hand’s primary focus is to lead the health and safety of the plant, this will be done while operating to achieve the highest productivity at the lowest cost of production at all stages of the operation. The Lead Hand will lead by example. The Lead Hand works alongside plant staff for all plant activities – maintenance tasks, inspections, clean up, feeding the plant using a wheel loader, etc. 


Responsibilities

  1. Safety Culture: Develop and instill a site level safety culture through consistent engagement with employees and contractors with an objective of “zero” harm; Lead daily huddles and participates with the JHSC to demonstrate commitment to workplace safety; Ensure front line employee compliance to all applicable local and regional health & safety policies and initiatives, including but not limited to hazard reporting, risk assessment, Working at Heights, Confined Space, Energy Isolation and Hot Work. Maintain a clean and orderly work area. 
  2. Human Resources: Responsible for the individual development, motivation and training of direct reports to maximize their performance; Assist in the administration of disciplinary measures in a fair and consistent manner to address / correct substandard performance of all direct reports; Assist in the site hiring process; Promote operational efficiency;
  3. Production and Maintenance: Responsible for shift scheduling to meet production demands; Supports meeting daily production targets; Responsible for participating in the short-term planning and execution of maintenance activities. Involved in the daily implementation and compliance to the Maintenance Module. Runs heavy equipment to feed the plant and/or perform cleanup activities. 
  4. Financial: Ordering parts within operating budget and help to identify cost reduction opportunities; 
  5. Customer Focus: Coordinate with Quality and Shipping personnel to address quality issues related to production issues.
  6. Land: Compliance to Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) requirements.
  7. Environmental: Assist in following the Environmental Management System (EMS); Observe site and plant for dust emissions and enact action plans to keep it under control. Check and monitor pumps. 


Relationship with Others

  • Reports to the Area Supervisor
  • Works with the Safety Representatives and JHSC to develop and maintain a culture of safety
  • Supports site departments as required
  • Works with Safety, Quality, Land and Environmental personnel as required

 

Specific Accountabilities:

  • Safety: Daily Huddles, Field Level Risk Assessments, Identifying Hazards, Incident reporting, Safety Inspections
  • Land/Environment: Dust and Noise control 
  • Labour: Shift Schedules, People Development
  • Production: Manufacturing KPI’s, Maintenance management, Daily production sheets, Downtime reports, Daily production activities
  • Customer Focus: Quality KPI’s

 

Dimensions

  • Reports to the Area Supervisor
  • 150,000 tonnes of sand production 
  • 24hr Operation 


Qualification Profile

 

Education & Work Experience:

  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
  • An undergraduate degree, college diploma, or equivalent field experience
  • Ability to operate a front end loader required
  • A background including heavy equipment operation, preventative maintenance
  • Mechanical aptitude as well as hydraulics knowledge required

 

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Strong communication 
  • Problem solving and analytical skills 
  • Excellent people management skills
  • Disciplined and process-oriented.

 

 

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.


Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
 

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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