Yard Supervisor | Richmond

Lead the Yard. Drive Safety. Power Performance. Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced industrial environments? Do you have a passion for safety, operational excellence, and developing high-performing teams? We're looking for an experienced Yard Supervisor to lead daily yard operations, champion a strong safety culture, and play a key role in achieving our plant's operational goals.This is an exciting opportunity to make a visible impact by leading people, improving processes, and ensuring our yard operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental and quality standards. Location: Richmond, BCSchedule: onsite, Monday to Friday, 6:30am start.Compensation:

• $90K - $100K salary (flexible based on experience)
• Paid vacation
• Benefits Offered After 3 Months: Health & dental
• RRSP / Pension Plan: Pension + RRSP/TFSA options

Responsibilities:

• Be a Safety Champion
  • Lead by example and promote a proactive, safety-first culture across the yard.
  • Conduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits.
  • Facilitate monthly safety meetings and support ongoing safety initiatives.
  • Ensure employees receive required safety and equipment training.
  • Participate in developing and implementing safe work procedures and best practices.
• Lead and Inspire Teams
  • You will be responsible for building, developing, and motivating a strong workforce while maintaining accountability and performance excellence.
  • Supervise 10–20 employees during normal operations and up to 50 employees during major shutdowns.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily and weekly work activities.
  • Manage temporary workers and contractors as required.
  • Oversee staffing needs, including vacations, absenteeism, overtime, and timekeeping.
  • Support onboarding, training, coaching, and employee development.
  • Provide performance feedback and address day-to-day employee relations matters.
  • Foster a collaborative, positive, and respectful work environment.
• Drive Operational Excellence
  • Working closely with Production, Maintenance, and other departments, you'll help keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.
  • Coordinate yard activities to support plant production and maintenance schedules.
  • Ensure exceptional housekeeping and environmental compliance throughout the facility.
  • Monitor safe operation of mobile equipment and ensure incidents or equipment defects are promptly addressed.
  • Support plant performance goals through effective planning, execution, and resource management.
  • Manage departmental resources and budgets responsibly.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education or a combination of education and relevant industrial leadership experience.
• Preference given to candidates with studies in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; SAP experience is considered an asset.
• Successful candidates must comply with all safety requirements and the proper use of company-approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators where required.
• Employees required to wear respiratory protection must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to successfully complete fit testing requirements.

What Makes You Successful? You are someone who:

• Leads with integrity and prioritizes safety at every opportunity.
• Believes in continuous improvement and embraces change.
• Builds strong relationships across departments and levels of the organization.
• Communicates clearly, confidently, and professionally.
• Motivates teams and creates a positive, accountable work culture.
• Enjoys problem-solving and making sound operational decisions.
• Has strong coaching, conflict resolution, and employee development skills.
• Works independently while maintaining a collaborative team mindset.
• Brings energy, initiative, and a "can-do" attitude every day.