Plant Superintendent

Job summary

The Plant Superintendent is responsible for overseeing daily operations, including production, maintenance, and shipping, to ensure targets are met safely and efficiently. This role also involves leading teams, enforcing safety standards, and driving continuous improvement within a unionized manufacturing environment.

Job details

About Us In business for over 50 years, Ocean Steel Rebar Limited cuts, bends and installs reinforcing steel for poured-in-placed concrete work. Ocean Steel Rebar’s plant capacity is currently 10,000+ tons. Their estimating, detailing, shop scheduling, tagging and shipping is performed using a computerized production management system. Rebar is detailed using the latest CAD technology offered by Bentley Microstation/ASA to CSA, CRSI and ASTM specifications. Rebar is installed using in-house or subcontracted crews depending on the project requirements. Job Summary Ocean Rebar Limited is seeking an experienced and results-driven Plant Superintendent to lead operations at our Saint John facility. Reporting to senior leadership, this role is responsible for overseeing daily plant operations, ensuring production targets are met safely, efficiently, and in alignment with quality standards. The Plant Superintendent will play a key leadership role in driving performance, developing teams, and fostering a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities * Lead all plant operations including cut/bend production, scheduling execution, maintenance, and shipping coordination * Ensure daily and weekly production targets are met and aligned with project delivery requirements * Drive a strong safety culture and enforce all safety procedures and standards * Monitor and manage key performance indicators including throughput, downtime, rework, and schedule adherence * Coordinate closely with detailing, estimating, and project teams to ensure smooth workflow from drawing release to shipment * Supervise and support foremen/supervisors to maintain consistent performance across shifts * Manage equipment maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maintain reliability * Maintain quality standards in alignment with CSA, CRSI, RSIC, and ASTM requirements * Identify and implement improvements to workflow, efficiency, and plant layout * Operate effectively within a unionized environment, ensuring compliance with collective agreements and established work practices QUALIFICATIONS Technical Requirements * 5–10+ years of leadership experience in industrial, manufacturing, or steel fabrication environments * Experience in rebar or heavy steel operations is a strong asset * Strong understanding of plant operations, production flow, and scheduling * Proven ability to lead crews and drive performance in a fast-paced environment * Solid working knowledge of industrial safety practices * Strong communication and problem-solving skills * Proven track record of leading teams and improving operational performance * Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills * Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment * High attention to detail * Exceptional time management and organizational skills Business Requirements * Proven track record of leading teams and improving operational performance * Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Cultural Requirements * Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment * High attention to detail * Exceptional time management and organizational skills As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Ocean Steel Rebar Limited offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships. Come build with us! About OSCO The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.

What you’ll do

The Plant Superintendent is responsible for overseeing daily operations, including production, maintenance, and shipping, to ensure targets are met safely and efficiently. This role also involves leading teams, enforcing safety standards, and driving continuous improvement within a unionized manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have 5-10+ years of leadership experience in industrial or steel fabrication environments, with a strong understanding of production flow and safety practices. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential for managing competing priorities in this fast-paced facility.

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Life insurance
• RRSP
• Tax-free savings account
• Educational bursaries
• Health & wellness programming
• Celebratory events
• Employee sport team sponsorships

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Production Management · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Team Supervision · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Performance Monitoring · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Plant operations
• Production management
• Safety leadership
• Steel fabrication
• Rebar operations
• Team supervision
• Equipment maintenance
• Quality control
• Scheduling
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Continuous improvement
• Unionized environment management
• Performance monitoring
• Workflow optimization
• Time management
• Shipment Coordination
• Operational Performance Management
• Equipment Maintenance
• Workflow Management
• Organizational Skills
• Technical Requirements
• Safety Procedures
• Rebar
• Project Delivery
• ASTM International Standards
• Business Requirements
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• MicroStation (CAD Design Software)
• Operations
• Plant Layout Study
• Production Flow Analysis
• Production Management
• Safety Culture
• On-Time Performance
• Time Management
• Team Leadership
• Reliability
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Trades
• Plant Superintendent
• Production Plant Foreman
• Manufacturing Supervisors
• First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

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