Equation Staffing is currently recruiting an experienced Operations Superintendent to oversee the day to-day operations of an industrial processing facility in the Rocky View SE area of Calgary AB.
This is a senior leadership position responsible for ensuring the facility operates safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively while meeting production, quality, regulatory, and financial objectives. The successful candidate will provide leadership to supervisors and frontline teams while driving continuous improvement across plant operations.
Salary: $120,000 per year (bonuses, paid vacation and benefits offerd)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend availability as required
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee overall plant operations, including production, equipment maintenance, and yard activities.
- Plan and allocate personnel, equipment, and raw materials to meet production targets.
- Lead, mentor, and support supervisors and frontline teams.
- Monitor operational KPIs and identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Identify production bottlenecks and implement process improvements.
- Work closely with maintenance and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
- Lead and actively participate in site Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with Alberta Occupational Health & Safety requirements, environmental regulations, quality standards, and internal procedures.
- Promote a strong safety culture focused on risk awareness, incident prevention, and accountability.
- Analyze production data, labour utilization, and operating costs.
- Support longer-term planning related to facility expansion, equipment upgrades, and operational improvements.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe facility.
- Provide operational support during occasional weekend shifts when required.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial operations, including experience supervising and managing teams.
- Experience within manufacturing, oil & gas, waste management, environmental services, or a similar industrial environment.
- Proven experience leading multiple teams, including supervisors and frontline employees.
- Strong understanding of Alberta OHS legislation and experience leading workplace safety initiatives.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting production or process equipment.
- Experience with operational planning, resource allocation, production targets, and KPI monitoring.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple operational priorities.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Windows.
- Experience with production reporting systems is considered an asset.
- Trade certification, Engineering Technology diploma, or equivalent technical education is preferred but not required.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is a hands-on operations leader who is comfortable working in an industrial environment and balancing people leadership, production, safety, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
You should be comfortable leading from the floor, holding teams accountable, reviewing operational performance, troubleshooting challenges, and identifying practical ways to improve safety, productivity, and reliability.
Apply today with your updated resume for consideration.
Pay: $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Do you have your own reliable vehicle?
- Do you have a Strong understanding of Alberta OHS legislation
Experience:
- Management: 10 years (required)
- Industrial Environment: 10 years (required)
- Oil and Gas: 6 years (preferred)
- Manufacturing: 7 years (preferred)
- Workplace Safety: 5 years (required)
- Microsoft Excel: 8 years (required)
- Microsoft Word: 8 years (required)
- Microsoft Outlook: 8 years (required)
Location:
Work Location: In person
