AddressLafarge has an opportunity for those looking to make a first or second career in manufacturing management. The Field Support Lead reports into the Operations Manager and local management teams based on work assignment, while working closely with colleagues within the GTA Aggregates group. They strive to develop and learn how to supervise and manage an aggregate business so they can use their background to improve business processes, Key Performance Indicators, field analysis and develop recommendations for improvements. This will be done utilizing best practice frameworks, process and ad-hoc analyses, while executing on daily tasks and requirements.
This is an exciting role which provides the opportunity to gain widespread expertise in the Aggregate business with the ultimate goal of building a long-term career with Lafarge. shift. Aggregates is an exciting industry where successful applicants get to experience the innovative and challenging world of mining while still being situated in an urban environment.This role is potentially a pathway to interdisciplinary management experience; people management, operations, sales, and finance. This position will provide an opportunity for a highly driven individual with an interest in a long term career in mining or construction to become part of the daily operations, logistics and sales activities across a range of sub-markets. The individual will work with data and metrics to help drive business improvements, participate and in some cases lead a broad range of projects, and grow with the company. The role will offer opportunities to bring value by job shadowing and rotating working at various sites to gain in depth knowledge of our business.
Responsibilities
SAFETY
- Promote a culture of safety with an objective of “zero” incidents.
- Supports and develops tools to improve communication, reporting and adherence to Lafarge Safety Policies and Principles at Lafarge or Customer sites.
- Ensures all aspects of his / her role are executed in a safe manner.
- Coordinate, lead or develop in field-level health and safety initiatives onsite.
- Compiling, researching and reporting on operational and commercial activity within the marketplace.
- Learn, and maximize efficiency and reporting of key tools and systems within the organization (Salesforce, SAP, PowerBI, Qlikview, Apex, CID, JotForm, etc.)
- Produce reports for key performance indicators across the market and submarkets.
- Lead or participate in Sales, Production, Inventory (SPI) processes, data, coordination and reporting.
- Monitors competitor activity and behavior (market share tracking, bid activity, portfolio management, etc.). Periodically performs extensive competitor and customer profiles including various business evaluation methods.
- Assists in the preparation and development of presentations or reports for the Commercial Manager, Operations Manager or General Manager as required.
- Develops and prepares forecasts, dashboards, performance reports (activity & action plan tracking) and other relevant business processes.
- Coordinates required analyses to support the yearly Strategic Review and Commercial / Operations Plans.
- Provides data collection, analysis and recommendations for consideration by Management in the development of marketing plans, progress plans, budgets, forecasts and overall marketing and/or operational opportunities to improve performance.
- Responsible for field data collection and analysis (inventory surveying, production entries, and daily work flow reconciliation).
- Participates in the development of key strategic initiatives (Strategy 2022, Market/PL/Functional) annually in support of growth achievement.
- Creates effective sales and operational reports for regular distribution on overall progress and achievements.
- Works closely with the team to incorporate the above activities into standard processes / deliverables as part of our ongoing management cycle and strategic review processes. This includes Strategic Framework, Performance Plans, SPI, Budgets and Forecasts.
- Works closely with other functional groups to create and prepare various internal reports & presentations as required by direct and dotted line supervisors
- Effectively utilizes systems and tools (ie: SAP Business Intelligence, PowerBI, Salesforce, etc.) and actively engages in opportunities to work with other Lafarge business units to improve his / her effectiveness across the Group.
- Designs and develops digital tools to enhance commercial / operations reporting, analysis, simplification and productivity.
- 4 submarkets (West, East, Simcoe, CORE & Fixed Plants)
- 15+ Active Operations, from Hamilton to Muskoka to Peterborough to Toronto
- Interaction cross-functions (Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics, Quality, Finance etc.)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, or Engineering
- Business Administration Degree/Diploma with relevant experience
- Valid Class G License, able to travel within the market when required
- Business Acumen
- Statistical Analysis
- Strong Presentation & Communication
- Advanced MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are passionate, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture.
Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.
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.
Lafarge Canada is committed to providing a safe environment for employees, customers, contractors and vendors. As such, in keeping with the requirements of our industry associations, partners, and clients across Canada, Lafarge Canada has implemented a COVID-19 vaccination policy intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19. As of October 1st, 2021, all new employees joining Lafarge Canada, subject to any requirement to accommodate pursuant to applicable human rights legislation, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
