Company

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Location: Fort McKay, AB | Monday–Friday (5x2) | Full-Time, Permanent

The Operations Manager (Oilsands) plays a critical frontline leadership role, responsible for the day-to-day execution of warehouse operations across multiple Oilsands sites. Based in Fort McKay, this position is ideal for a practical, safety focused leader who enjoys being close to the operation, solving problems in real time, and keeping complex warehouse environments running safely and efficiently. With direct oversight of daily receiving, picking, shipping, inventory control, and workforce scheduling, this role is central to delivering consistent service and operational reliability.

Reporting to the Director of Warehouse Operations (Oilsands), the Operations Manager leads supervisors and frontline teams, setting clear expectations around safety, productivity, and performance. The role offers the opportunity to develop people, reinforce strong safety practices, and contribute to continuous improvement, while maintaining adherence to established operational standards. For leaders who thrive in fast paced, high accountability environments and take pride in disciplined execution and team engagement, this role provides meaningful responsibility and strong exposure within a critical operational region.

Job Description

Major Job Functions:

Daily Warehouse Operations (35%)

• Executes receiving, picking, shipping, inventory control, workforce scheduling, and equipment coordination.

Safety Compliance & Training (25%)

• Implements safety programs and compliance requirements in alignment with Oilsands safety standards.

Workforce Supervision & Coaching (20%)

• Leads Supervisors and frontline employees, ensuring training, onboarding, performance management, and employee engagement.

Operational Issue Resolution (10%)

• Addresses operational problems, workflow issues, and customer order‑related challenges within scope of authority.

Process Adherence & Improvement Support (10%)

• Ensures compliance with operational standards and contributes to improvement initiatives defined by senior leadership.

Education & Experience

• Post‑secondary training or certification in logistics, warehousing, or business (preferred).
• Supervisory experience in warehouse or industrial environments, with direct accountability for daily operational performance, accuracy, safety, and productivity.
• Strong background in warehouse operations, including receiving, picking, shipping, inventory and stock management, and materials handling.
• Proven safety leadership capability, including knowledge of Oilsands safety and operational requirements, Finning safety practices, and WHMIS/TDG compliance aligned to Manager II expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline employees, including training, onboarding, performance management, and on-site issue escalation.
• Effective planning and coordination skills, including workforce scheduling, work planning, equipment utilization, and workflow optimization.
• Solid customer service orientation, with the ability to resolve operational and order related issues within scope of authority.
• Strong problem-solving skills, applying sound judgment in fast paced, operational environments.
• Working knowledge of warehouse systems and MS Office, with the ability to follow and reinforce established procedures and operational standards.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.