Nutrien Ltd. Looking for Mill Production General Foreman at Lanigan, SK Full Time

At Nutrien, our Purpose is to grow our world from the ground up and we do so with safety and integrity as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With approximately 23,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, who are innovators in search of a better way, and who believe in inclusion.

Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us Feed the Future, and grow your career.

This position reports to the Mill General Superintendent.

This position is located in Lanigan, Saskatchewan and is not available for remote work.

What you will do:
Responsible for safe, reliable, and efficient low-cost, high-quality mill production, loading, and tailings placement

Work closely with other departments on site to coordinate, prioritize, and execute product refinement, storage, and shipment processes as well as planned maintenance and repair activities

Provide training and direction to supervisors and other department employees in proper work procedures and enforce all work procedures

Monitor employee performance, ensure operational and safety policies and procedures are enforced, and address non-compliance

Initiate changes to operational procedures and conditions as needed

Perform needed compliance checks, key procedure audits, and area inspections

Investigate non-routine and recurring downtime issues to ensure that appropriate remedial actions are taken

Ensure that product meets quality thresholds in production and loading operations

Monitor controllable cost items, to establish optimum cost distribution

Contribute to the development of annual Capital and Major Repair and Maintenance budgets

Ensure compliance with all Corporate and Divisional goals related to performance metrics, safety systems, and environmental requirements

Contribute to developing our Culture of Care through demonstrating positive safety behavior and safety guidance

What you will bring:
A minimum of 6-8 years of progressively responsible experience in a related field, with a proven capacity to lead people for maximum results

A complete understanding of mill operations, processes, and equipment

A range of educational backgrounds will be considered

Excellent leadership skills to help bring accountability to your team by creating a supportive, collaborative, and motivating work environment

The ability to mentor, educate and correct performance where needed

Ability to engage supervisors and operators to facilitate optimum solutions to issues and opportunities

Experience working in a supervisory role is considered a strong asset

Demonstrated positive safety behavior and safety guidance; high level of commitment to creating a safe working environment

Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills are essential

Excellent computer skills are necessary, including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel

Are you a good match? Apply today!

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until April 7. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check and may be required to undergo a substance test. Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a condition of employment and that proof of vaccination will be required, with minimal exceptions, unless prohibited by applicable law. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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