About the role#
As the Director of the Co-op Ethanol Complex, you will lead our facility in Belle Plaine. You are responsible for setting the strategic direction and ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the plant. You will oversee a team that includes managers in production, maintenance, quality assurance, and logistics, along with a broader team of over 30 employees.
What you'll do#
- Set the vision and strategic direction for the facility while aligning operations with business objectives.
- Champion a strong safety culture and oversee environmental, security, and risk management programs.
- Drive operational performance and continuous improvement to support long-term sustainability.
- Lead operational and capital budgeting, including the execution of cost control measures.
- Build and maintain relationships with employees, customers, government agencies, and community groups.
- Oversee workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning.
What you'll need#
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or commerce.
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Experience in leadership roles focused on driving vision, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Experience managing medium- to large-size projects and maintaining heavy industrial equipment.
- A fundamental understanding of ethanol production or oil and gas processing technology, including distillation.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site position based in Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan.
- This role is considered safety-sensitive and may require a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and a criminal record check.
About Saskatoon Co-operative Association Ltd.
Saskatoon Co-operative Association Ltd. is a retail business founded in 1936. It operates as a member-owned organization based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The company focuses on meeting the economic and social needs of its members through a democratic governance model. Profits are distributed to members based on their shopping activity and overall business performance.
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