Production Manager
About the role
Join BA Blacktop Ltd. as a Production Manager in our Fraser Valley-based Industry Department.
JOB PURPOSE
The Production Manager is a key leadership position created to support both major plant replacement projects and the long-term operational leadership of the industry department.
The role combines full accountability for leading major plant replacement projects with direct oversight of ongoing operations, including production efficiency, team leadership, and continuous improvement. The Production Manager ensures that capital projects are delivered on schedule and within budget while also maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and performance across daily operations.
This role is critical for succession planning, ensuring that operational leadership is strengthened and prepared for future growth.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management (Plant Replacement Projects)
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Serve as Project Manager for the plant replacement, ensuring successful execution.
- Act as the single point of accountability for the project’s progress, aligning with corporate expectations.
- Coordinate with engineering, construction teams, vendors, and contractors to track progress and resolve issues.
- Manage budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation plans to prevent delays and cost overruns.
- Provide regular updates and reporting to senior leadership on project status and critical risks.
Operational Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure compliance with Safe Work Plans, Environmental Management Plans, and Emergency Response Plans.
- Oversee and improve the daily operations of the asphalt plants, focusing on efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Lead and mentor the Foremen and Superintendents to build a strong, accountable team.
- Manage plant production schedules, material planning, and plant logistics to ensure alignment with construction demand.
- Implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste.
- Monitor and address quality control plans and testing procedures to ensure products meet required specifications.
- Act as liaison between plant operations and construction, ensuring production meets project requirements.
- Support budget development and cost control initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Qualifications
- Strong Knowledge of safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental management practices in an industrial setting.
- Industrial manufacturing experience (asphalt industry experience is beneficial but not required).
- Proven project management experience, particularly in capital projects or plant upgrades
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing/supervising teams.
- Ability to drive operational improvements, process optimization, and efficiency initiatives.
- Experience working with engineering teams, contractors, and vendors to execute projects.
- Excellent communication skills, able to provide clear direction and accountability across all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in project management tools and operational software (e.g., MS Project, Excel, ERP systems).
Desirable Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in asphalt plant operations, road construction, or related industries.
- Experience with asphalt mix design, quality control processes, and plant production planning.
- Strong problem-solving skills for addressing operational issues and driving efficiency improvements.
- Ability to develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost control strategies.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON THE ROLE
This role is intended to grow into a key leadership position within the organization. The ideal candidate will start as a project-focused leader and evolve into a long-term operational leader, ensuring the continued success of the business.
Pay: $80,000 - $140,000
Location: Port Kells, Fraser Valley
About VINCI Construction
Premier groupe français et acteur mondial de premier plan de la construction, VINCI Construction réunit plus de 830 entreprises et près de 69000 collaborateurs dans une centaine de pays. Ses expertises s’étendent à l’ensemble des métiers du bâtiment, du génie civil, et des activités spécialisées associés à la construction
VINCI Construction se caractérise, outre l’étendue de sces expertises, par un modèle économique articulé en trois composantes complémentaires.
Un réseau de filiales locales :
- en France, avec VINCI Construction France, qui dispose en métropole d’un réseau solidement ancré de 450 centres de profit, et VINCI Construction Dom-Tom, représenté par une trentaine de filiales locales implantées dans les départements, territoires et collectivités d’outre-mer ;
- à l’international, avec VINCI Construction UK au Royaume-Uni; avec Warbud, SMP, Prumstav, SMS et APS Alkon en Europe centrale et enfin avec Sogea-Satom en Afrique ;
Des métiers de spécialités exercés à l’échelle mondiale : Soletanche Freyssinet (fondations et technologies du sol, structures, nucléaire) ; Entrepose Contracting (infrastructures parapétrolières et gazières) ; Une division dédiée au management et à la réalisation de projets complexes, avec VINCI Construction Grands Projets, VINCI Construction Terrassement et Dodin Campenon Bernard, qui interviennent sur le marché des grands ouvrages de génie civil et de bâtiment, en France et à l’international. VINCI Construction est le creuset de la culture d’entrepreneur du Groupe et de son schéma de management, qui conjugue décentralisation, travail en réseau, autonomie et responsabilité individuelle de l’encadrement, valorisation des hommes et réactivité des organisations.
Production Manager
About the role
Join BA Blacktop Ltd. as a Production Manager in our Fraser Valley-based Industry Department.
JOB PURPOSE
The Production Manager is a key leadership position created to support both major plant replacement projects and the long-term operational leadership of the industry department.
The role combines full accountability for leading major plant replacement projects with direct oversight of ongoing operations, including production efficiency, team leadership, and continuous improvement. The Production Manager ensures that capital projects are delivered on schedule and within budget while also maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and performance across daily operations.
This role is critical for succession planning, ensuring that operational leadership is strengthened and prepared for future growth.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management (Plant Replacement Projects)
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Serve as Project Manager for the plant replacement, ensuring successful execution.
- Act as the single point of accountability for the project’s progress, aligning with corporate expectations.
- Coordinate with engineering, construction teams, vendors, and contractors to track progress and resolve issues.
- Manage budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation plans to prevent delays and cost overruns.
- Provide regular updates and reporting to senior leadership on project status and critical risks.
Operational Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure compliance with Safe Work Plans, Environmental Management Plans, and Emergency Response Plans.
- Oversee and improve the daily operations of the asphalt plants, focusing on efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Lead and mentor the Foremen and Superintendents to build a strong, accountable team.
- Manage plant production schedules, material planning, and plant logistics to ensure alignment with construction demand.
- Implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste.
- Monitor and address quality control plans and testing procedures to ensure products meet required specifications.
- Act as liaison between plant operations and construction, ensuring production meets project requirements.
- Support budget development and cost control initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Qualifications
- Strong Knowledge of safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental management practices in an industrial setting.
- Industrial manufacturing experience (asphalt industry experience is beneficial but not required).
- Proven project management experience, particularly in capital projects or plant upgrades
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing/supervising teams.
- Ability to drive operational improvements, process optimization, and efficiency initiatives.
- Experience working with engineering teams, contractors, and vendors to execute projects.
- Excellent communication skills, able to provide clear direction and accountability across all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in project management tools and operational software (e.g., MS Project, Excel, ERP systems).
Desirable Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in asphalt plant operations, road construction, or related industries.
- Experience with asphalt mix design, quality control processes, and plant production planning.
- Strong problem-solving skills for addressing operational issues and driving efficiency improvements.
- Ability to develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost control strategies.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON THE ROLE
This role is intended to grow into a key leadership position within the organization. The ideal candidate will start as a project-focused leader and evolve into a long-term operational leader, ensuring the continued success of the business.
Pay: $80,000 - $140,000
Location: Port Kells, Fraser Valley
About VINCI Construction
Premier groupe français et acteur mondial de premier plan de la construction, VINCI Construction réunit plus de 830 entreprises et près de 69000 collaborateurs dans une centaine de pays. Ses expertises s’étendent à l’ensemble des métiers du bâtiment, du génie civil, et des activités spécialisées associés à la construction
VINCI Construction se caractérise, outre l’étendue de sces expertises, par un modèle économique articulé en trois composantes complémentaires.
Un réseau de filiales locales :
- en France, avec VINCI Construction France, qui dispose en métropole d’un réseau solidement ancré de 450 centres de profit, et VINCI Construction Dom-Tom, représenté par une trentaine de filiales locales implantées dans les départements, territoires et collectivités d’outre-mer ;
- à l’international, avec VINCI Construction UK au Royaume-Uni; avec Warbud, SMP, Prumstav, SMS et APS Alkon en Europe centrale et enfin avec Sogea-Satom en Afrique ;
Des métiers de spécialités exercés à l’échelle mondiale : Soletanche Freyssinet (fondations et technologies du sol, structures, nucléaire) ; Entrepose Contracting (infrastructures parapétrolières et gazières) ; Une division dédiée au management et à la réalisation de projets complexes, avec VINCI Construction Grands Projets, VINCI Construction Terrassement et Dodin Campenon Bernard, qui interviennent sur le marché des grands ouvrages de génie civil et de bâtiment, en France et à l’international. VINCI Construction est le creuset de la culture d’entrepreneur du Groupe et de son schéma de management, qui conjugue décentralisation, travail en réseau, autonomie et responsabilité individuelle de l’encadrement, valorisation des hommes et réactivité des organisations.