Aplin has partnered with a leading building materials and construction solutions company to recruit an experienced and driven Operations Manager
- Ready-Mix Concrete for its operations in Kitimat, British Columbia.

About the Role
This is a senior operational leadership opportunity responsible for the overall management, performance, and coordination of concrete supply operations supporting a large-scale infrastructure project and associated construction activities. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of plant operations, dispatch, logistics, fleet coordination, production planning, quality control, safety, maintenance, and workforce management to ensure concrete products are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer specifications, project requirements, and contractual commitments. The Operations Manager will serve as the central point of operational accountability, coordinating production, dispatch, logistics, fleet, quality, maintenance, materials, and workforce planning. This role requires someone who can effectively manage a complex, high-demand project workplace where production requirements, pour schedules, specifications, delivery commitments, and customer priorities can change quickly. Important: Candidates must currently reside in Canada, be legally authorized to work in Canada for any employer without requiring sponsorship, and be willing and able to relocate to Kitimat, BC, for the duration of this three-year contract. The purpose of this position is to provide overall operational leadership for concrete supply operations supporting major infrastructure projects, ensuring the organization consistently meets its production, service, quality, safety, and contractual commitments. Success in this role will be measured by the ability to:




- Deliver concrete safely and without operational incidents.
- Meet customer pour schedules and delivery commitments.
- Consistently produce concrete that meets required specifications.
- Coordinate multiple contracts, customers, projects, and concrete mix requirements.
- Maintain sufficient plant, fleet, material, equipment, and workforce capacity.
- Anticipate operational constraints before they impact customer projects.
- Respond effectively to production, quality, equipment, logistics, and scheduling challenges.
- Maintain effective communication between operations, customers, contractors, and project teams.
- Deliver operational efficiency while maintaining appropriate cost controls and contractual obligations. Key Accountabilities Concrete Supply & Operational Execution
- Lead the day-to-day execution of concrete production and delivery activities supporting large infrastructure and associated projects.
- Ensure concrete orders are produced and delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and in accordance with customer requirements.
- Maintain oversight of daily and upcoming pour schedules across all active contracts.
- Coordinate plant production, dispatch, trucking, materials, quality control, maintenance, and labour requirements.
- Establish operating plans for major pours and periods of high concrete demand. Contract Management & Customer Coordination




- Maintain operational oversight of multiple active concrete supply contracts and associated project commitments.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of contract management and administration, including contractual obligations, scope of work, specifications, volumes, schedules, delivery requirements, testing requirements, and service expectations.
- Monitor contract performance and ensure operational activities align with agreed contractual commitments.
- Identify and proactively address potential contract delivery risks, operational constraints, and service issues.
- Maintain visibility of upcoming concrete demand and resource requirements across all contracts.
- Participate in customer, contractor, and project planning meetings as required.
- Ensure changes to pour schedules, volumes, specifications, or project requirements are communicated promptly to operational teams.
- Maintain accurate records of significant operational events, delays, disruptions, customer issues, and contract-related matters.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, contractors, and project stakeholders. Concrete Quality & Specification Compliance
- Ensure all concrete supplied meets approved mix designs, customer specifications, project requirements, and applicable industry standards.
- Work closely with Quality Control personnel to maintain production consistency and concrete performance.
- Ensure plant operations follow established batching, production, testing, and quality procedures.
- Maintain clear communication between Operations and Quality Control regarding upcoming pours and specialized mix requirements.
- Ensure different contract specifications and mix requirements are properly communicated and managed across operations. Production Capacity & Res

📌 Ready Mix Operations Manager (Kitimat)
🏢 Aplin
📍 Kitimat