Kaliber Chemicals Limited (KalChem), headquartered in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a skilled and experienced General Manager of Operations to join our team in Lloydminster, AB and surrounding areas. We are looking to fill this role in Q4 – 2024. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our team in Lloydminster. The ideal candidate will have experience in managerial positions, as well as experience working in the oil and gas industry.
Kaliber Chemicals is an Alberta-based developer, manufacturer and distributor of specialty chemicals focusing on the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. We supply unique, cost-effective chemical solutions for wholesale distribution and retail purchase in Western Canada. Specializing in biodegradable, safer to handle, economical product offerings serving the petroleum, industrial, agriculture, and water treatment sectors.
Position Specific Accountabilities:
- Oversee daily operations of the business.
- Create new strategies for growth and put the strategies into practice.
- Oversee the budget and manage expenses.
- Train inexperienced staff.
- Recruit new employees.
- Evaluate productivity and performance and implement strategies for improvement.
- Keep records of business and employee performance.
- Coordinate teams and communicate with clients.
- Ensure the business is running as efficiently, profitable, and productively as possible.
- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Track inventory and assist with ordering of chemicals and shipments.
- Work closely with account representatives.
- Manage the front office of our Lloydminster location.
Position Specific Requirements:
- Preferably, completion of a degree or diploma in Business Administration (may also consider candidates with a combination of education and on-the-job experience).
- Must have previous experience in managerial or supervisory positions in the oil and gas industry.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Strategic business planning.
- Social and interpersonal skills.
- Data analysis skills.
- Ability to work in a challenging environment.
- Ability to train and coach other employees effectively.
- High computer application literacy (including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn internal business systems).
- Prior experience that demonstrates a strong work ethic and ability to multitask.
- History of working in a field that required autonomy and self-motivation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders of our organization.
- Strong business acumen.
- Forward-looking, innovative thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
We are a small, but growing team. We love what we do, and are focused on delivering quality products, quality service, and quality solutions to our valued oil and gas clients and partners.
At Kaliber, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team of “can-doers” and problem solvers, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a
meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.
If this sounds like a role you would be suited for and would thrive at, please submit your cover letter and resume to info@kaliberchemicals.com with
subject line: GM of Operations – Lloydminster.
