Job FunctionsDeveloping and implementing a comprehensive material and supply chain strategy aligned with business objectivesOverseeing procurement processes, ensuring cost-effective sourcing of raw materials and componentsMonitoring supplier performance and fostering strategic relationships to enhance supply chain resilienceOptimizing inventory levels to balance cost, production demands, and customer satisfactionEnsuring compliance with regulatory and safety requirements in materials handling and storageOverseeing daily production operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timelines, and cost targetsCollaborating with production manager to develop and refine manufacturing processes for efficiency and scalabilityEstablishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) for production and operational performanceImplementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity
Job RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field10+ years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain, and Production Management, with at least 5 years in a leadership roleExperience in manufacturing, industrial, or related industries preferredProven ability to develop and execute strategic operational plansStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on process improvementExpertise in supply chain and inventory management systems (e.g., Netsuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or similar certification preferredKnowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologiesLean Six Sigma certification is a plus
SkillsBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field10+ years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain, and Production Management, with at least 5 years in a leadership roleExperience in manufacturing, industrial, or related industries preferredProven ability to develop and execute strategic operational plansStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on process improvementExpertise in supply chain and inventory management systems (e.g., Netsuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or similar certification preferredKnowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologiesLean Six Sigma certification is a plusExcellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levelsAbility to lead, mentor, and develop operations staff, fostering a culture of accountability and innovationCoordination cross-departmental collaboration to ensure smooth operations and alignment with company goalsManagement departmental budgets, ensuring alignment with financial targets
Description
Our team at Blackline Safety is growing! As a people-driven technology company, with a mission to make sure every worker returns home safely, we drive innovation, practice resiliency, demonstrate leadership, go the extra mile for our customers, and empower our people to be their best.
Responsibilities:
The Senior Operations Manager is responsible for driving the company’s end-to-end supply chain, materials management, and production operations. This role ensures efficient production workflows, optimizes inventory and supply chain strategies, and drives operational excellence to meet business goals. This position will lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between Operations and the rest of the business.The Senior Operations Manager will be responsible for the day to day operations of Blackline Safety.Your role will be to support and enable your teams to complete projects and improve processes, following a methodology of continuous improvement.
You will be responsible for triaging the Operations roadmap and allocating resources accordingly. The team leaders that will report to this position are: Materials Manager (Sustaining Procurement, Inventory Control, Planning), Production, Manager (Manufacturing), Transportation & Logistics Manager (Logistics & Pick/Pack/Ship), and Manager, Data Document Control.
Data Skills/Qualifications/Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain, and Production Management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or related industries preferred.
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic operational plans.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on process improvement.
- Expertise in supply chain and inventory management systems (e.g., Netsuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar). APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or similar certification preferred.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies.
- Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Materials & Supply Chain Management
- Develop and implement a comprehensive material and supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Oversee procurement processes, ensuring cost-effective sourcing of raw materials and components.
- Monitor supplier performance and foster strategic relationships to enhance supply chain resilience.
- Optimize inventory levels to balance cost, production demands, and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety requirements in materials handling and storage.
Production Oversight
- Oversee daily production operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timelines, and cost targets.
- Collaborate with production manager to develop and refine manufacturing processes for efficiency and scalability.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for production and operational performance.
- Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop operations staff, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
- Coordinate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure smooth operations and alignment with company goals.
- Manage departmental budgets, ensuring alignment with financial targets.
- Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on operational strategies and improvements. Risk Management & Compliance
- Identify and mitigate operational risks, including supply chain disruptions and production bottlenecks.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
- Maintain robust contingency plans for supply chain and production continuity.
About Blackline Safety
Blackline Safety is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of wirelessly connected safety products. We offer the broadest and most complete portfolio available in the industry. Our products are designed to save lives and we monitor personnel working alone in populated areas, complex indoor facilities, and the remote reaches of our planet. Blackline’s products are used to keep people safe in the event of falls, missed check-ins, man-downs, and exposure to explosive or toxic gas. Our design, development, sales, marketing, support, and production are all performed in-house at our headquarters in Calgary, AB.
Blackline Safety is a publicly-traded company (TSX: BLN). To learn more about our company visit www.blacklinesafety.comBlackline Safety is powered by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants, regardless of age, religion, race, color, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, race, or sexual orientation. We enthusiastically encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.
Disclaimer:
Please be advised that Blackline Safety does not request payment or personal financial information at any stage of the recruitment process. Be cautious of any unsolicited job offers or communications that appear suspicious.
Life at Blackline Safety
Connect. Monitor. Respond. It’s a simple and seamless sequence of events and also our mission: one that makes sure every worker gets their job done and returns home safely every day. Blackline pairs wearable safety technology and personal and area gas monitoring with cloud-connected software, and data analytics to help companies meet demanding safety challenges and increase productivity with coverage in more than 100 countries. Our technology provides a lifeline to tens of thousands of people, having reported over 160 billion data-points, and initiated over five million emergency responses. Armed with cellular and satellite connectivity, we ensure help is never too far away. The Blackline Difference: To guarantee no call for help ever goes unanswered, our direct-to-cloud technology detects every event—like a fall, gas leak, hazardous weather situation, no-motion incident or missed check-ins–and connects workers to live monitoring teams for real-time response, by real people. It’s what makes us different and it’s what gives workers peace of mind that their safety is accounted for in any circumstance.
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