Forma Steel specializes in manufacturing high-quality steel roofing, siding, trim, and custom panels in a wide range of gauges, colors, and finishes. We manufacture our product in Fort Macleod, AB, approximately 25 minutes West of Lethbridge.We are currently looking to fill the following position in our Fort Macleod Facility:Operations ManagerReports to: Vice President, Operations & Customer SuccessSchedule: Full Time, Monday-FridayPosition SummaryThe Operations Manager is the senior leader accountable for the overall performance of the manufacturing plant. Leading through a team, this role owns plant-wide results: safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people. The Operations Manager sets the operational strategy, builds leadership capability across the supervisory team, drives continuous improvement, and ensures the facility has the capacity, equipment, and talent to support the company's growth.At Forma Steel, our Core Values are at the heart of everything we do. To be successful in this role, the ideal Candidate will:Be Passionate, Positive & ProductiveBe Respectful, Helpful & CaringBe Responsible & ReliableBe Solution-FocusedDo The Right ThingKey ResponsibilitiesOwn overall facility performance against safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, and cost targetsDevelop and execute the annual operations plan, including capacity planning, staffing plans, and capital investment prioritiesTranslate company growth objectives into operational strategy — new product capability, throughput expansion, and facility improvementsLead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors and front-line teamsBuild a strong leadership bench: succession planning, structured development, and clear accountability at every levelSet expectations and operating cadence — daily management, tiered meetings,



KPI reviews — so problems surface and get solved at the right levelShape a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all shiftsOwn the operations budget, including labour, overhead, maintenance, and scrap/rework costsEstablish and monitor plant KPIs (OEE, throughput, yield, labour efficiency, on-time delivery, cost per unit) and drive corrective action where performance lagsChampion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement programs across the facility (5S, changeover reduction, waste elimination, value stream improvements)Ensure full compliance with OH&S regulations, WHMIS, environmental requirements, and company policiesReview incident trends and ensure investigations drive systemic prevention, not just symptom fixesEnsure a robust preventive and predictive maintenance program that protects equipment uptime across roll formers, folders, slitters, and material handling equipmentOversee shipping/logistics operations to ensure damage-free, on-time delivery performanceQualifications5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including 3+ years managing multi-level teams in a facility of comparable scale (75+ employees)Proven track record of owning plant-level P&L or operations budgets and delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and costStrong background in metal manufacturing — sheet metal, roll forming, steel building products, or similar high-mix/custom-order environments strongly preferredDemonstrated success implementing lean/continuous improvement programs at a facility levelStrong financial acumen: budgeting, cost analysis, KPI managementExcellent leadership, communication, and change-management skillsProficiency with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven managementWhy Join Forma Steel?Competitive wage with regular reviews.Chance for advancement.Full benefit package & RRSP program.Amazing culture and employee engagement. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Operations Manager - Forma Steel (Lethbridge)
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