Chris James

Background

About Chris James

Plant General Manager Full Tire Recycling Plant Providing direct supervision and mentorship to the operational team leads (Maintenance, Shredding, Production) and being accountable for the activities and operations of the entire plant team- Maintaining a regular presence on the plant floor and high levels of communication with Production Leaders, employees and ensuring the highest level of employee training to continuously improve plant operations- Creating a culture of safety within the plant and employees including developing a comprehensive safety plan and manual. Ensure all safety policies are always followed and that training is updated and refreshed as new requirements come in as the company grows- Engage with leaders of other tire divisions to drive profitability within the broader used tire group- Continuously improve plant operations and production to drive overall plant profitability- Provide regular reporting on plant performance including but not limited to safety, training, production, downtime, costs and significant projects- Scheduling plant staff and recommending staffing levels for plant activities, including recommendations for recruitment and selection- Practicing active problem-solving and implementing strategies to effectively address issues as they arise- Manage overall plant operations to achieve safety, production and expense targets- Interface with local regulatory and safety bodies (Fire, Ministry of Labor, local by-law enforcement, Ministry of the Environment). Experience in union and non-union environments including contract negotiation, dispute resolution, and policy development and implementation. MANAGER TECHNICAL & MAINTENANCE FOR E360S SUPERVISOR Substations and Power Control Work Protection Certified 309A and Certified High voltage Electrician, SCADA Systems Certified Power Control Operator with over 19 years experience Graduate Of Management Essentials Program and Supervisory Course. Utility Work Protection Trainer,Auditor,Supervisor for all TTC and Contractors Proficient In Scheduling, Managing Training dealing with all Union Management issues. Experience in union and non-union environments including contract negotiation, dispute resolution, and policy development and implementation.