Manager, Operating System Sustainment

Manager, Operating System Sustainment

Closing date March 24th, 2025

Teck is a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love.

Teck's two regional business units, North America and Latin America, oversee Teck's assets through all phases of safe, sustainable development, operation and closure. The business units are supported by enterprise-wide functions that set strategic direction, establish standards and provide governance, as well as supporting the business through shared services, centers of excellence and business partnering.

Reporting to the Program Manager, Operating System, this position is responsible for sustainment and implementation of a common Management Operating System (MOS) across Teck. The Manager will work closely with senior operations leadership in maintaining the MOS framework, principles, and process, developing common guidelines while working with each site to advance this operating philosophy. They will collaborate with site leadership teams and leverage the organizational transformation already underway across Teck.

As these initiatives are happening concurrently, it will require the incumbent to close collaboration with our site leaders to help guide and adjust their current approach as required to ensure business value is optimized, while taking into account the unique aspects of each operation. Travel to Teck’s operations on a regular basis is needed as each site advances on its MOS journey. A key success factor will be establishing positive relationships across the sites to drive the required changes.

This role is part of the Operations Excellence function, comprised of MOS, Improvement, Central Asset Management, Digital Analytics, and Operations Readiness. The Manager is integral to Operations Excellence in the overall management and decision processes for value maximization and continuous improvement of the business.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures

• Foster Teck’s Purpose and Values through all interactions and activities undertaken

• Lead the sustainment of Teck’s MOS, inclusive of advancing structured coaching, leadership, development and training program(s) aligned with MOS

• Advance the current MOS coaching approach at Red Dog Operations (RDO) by standardizing and improving the maturity assessment of the operations against the MOS standards and ensure tie back to both the governing MOS routines with RDO leadership and the leadership and development of our people

• Lead the advancement of the MOS training program

• Support and advocate the change management process from implementation to sustainment, driving ownership by the given site, with a focus on sustainment and outcomes of the overall MOS program

• Ensure feedback is provided to MOS standard owners and MOS implementation teams for continuous improvement

• Drive and support the sustainment of Teck’s MOS with sites, working directly with them based on maturity level and alignment to the approved MOS plan

• Champion awareness of Teck’s MOS within Operations and other Teck departments

• Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and effective quality and change management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or other relevant field

• 10-15+ years of industrial experience

• Broad understanding of operational excellence within an industrial setting

• Understanding of Operating Systems, and the supporting technologies that can be used to optimize the value through establishing an MOS

• Deep project management skills

• Proficient analytical skills to define value of proposed activities and actions

• Clear understanding and positive application of change management

• Demonstrated ability to lead and empower a diverse team of individuals in a matrix organization, and effectively engage third parties

• Effective communication skills, written and oral

• Outstanding teammate

• Process focused and results oriented

• Solid facilitation skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and personal effectiveness with the ability to influence

• Ability to travel to sites, up to 40% of the time

Why Join Us?

At Teck, we offer more than just a job – we provide a pathway to personal and professional enrichment. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn and grow, joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic career adventure.

Teck employees receive access to our total rewards program and comprehensive benefits package that promote physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This includes but is not limited to:

• Annual Performance Bonus

• Profit Share Plan

• Health Spending Account

• Personal Spending Account

• Extended Health Care

• Dental and Vision Care

• Employer Paid Pension Plan

• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage

• Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays

• Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Salary Range: $144,000 - $178,000

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

About Teck

At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.

Teck is one of Canada's leading mining companies, focused on providing products that are essential to building a better quality of life for people around the globe.

Our commitment to our people is why Teck has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for seven consecutive years, listed as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and named to the 2024 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck's approach to business and we are proud to be recognized as one of the 2024 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.

Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.