Senior Operator

FMC Corporation•Calgary, AB

4d•Onsite

About The Position

FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences, driven by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet. We are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges. With one of the most productive and diversified pipelines in the industry, FMC is delivering cutting-edge and next-generation crop protection technologies – including Dodhylex™ active, Isoflex™ active, rimisoxafen, and fluindapyr – to help farmers increase the productivity and resilience of their land. Our employees are at the heart of this innovation. We’re looking for bold thinkers and collaborative doers. At FMC, your ideas matter. From day one, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that drives progress in agriculture, supported by a culture that values integrity, safety, respect, and results. Join us in advancing the future of agriculture. Together, we’re building a more resilient planet – one innovation at a time. POSITION TITLE: Senior Production Operator Location: Calgary Plant JOB SUMMARY Oversee and Perform manufacturing or production activities that ensure products are produced safely, efficiently and according to site quality standards. This role combines hands-on operational expertise with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring junior operators, troubleshooting equipment issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of manufacturing, packaging, and production processes within a chemical, agricultural, or industrial environment.
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and semi-automated packaging equipment.
Experience assembling, operating, dismantling, and reconfiguring production and packaging lines during product changeovers.
Preventive Maintenance (PM) planning, scheduling, execution, and optimization.
Working knowledge of SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM) for maintenance planning, work order management, equipment history, and reporting.
Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve equipment reliability.
Understanding of equipment reliability, downtime reduction strategies, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Proficiency in operating filling, sealing, labeling, conveying, and packaging systems.
Experience with lockout/tagout (LOTO), isolation procedures, and equipment safety protocols.
Ability to read and interpret operating procedures, technical manuals, equipment drawings, and maintenance documentation.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prepare reports, maintain production records, and communicate shift handovers effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills for working with operations, maintenance, quality, and management teams.
Must be able to effectively read, write, and speak English.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction and procedure manuals.
Ability to operate machines with instruction.
Ability to use a variety of hand tools.
Ability to work in team environment with little or no supervision.
Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instruction with limited supervision.
Functional understanding of metric system.
Ability to lead by example and promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Effective decision-making skills in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Nice To Haves

Leadership and Training Skills: Ability to mentor, coach, and train production operators on preventive maintenance tasks, equipment operation, and troubleshooting techniques.
Demonstrated leadership in coordinating production and maintenance activities to achieve operational goals.
Strong team collaboration skills with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Operations personnel.
Industrial/ manufacturing experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations to ensure agricultural herbicide products are produced in accordance with safety, quality, environmental, and production requirements.
Set up, dismantle, and reconfigure packaging and production lines for campaign changeovers, ensuring equipment is properly prepared, validated, and ready for operation.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and isolate equipment malfunctions and process failures, coordinating repair activities with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams to minimize downtime.
Manage and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) activities, including planning, scheduling, execution, and documentation to maximize equipment reliability and production effectiveness.
Serve as the site lead for PM management within SAP, ensuring maintenance work orders, PM schedules, equipment records, and completion data are accurately maintained and continuously improved.
Train and mentor production operators on routine preventive maintenance tasks, basic equipment troubleshooting, safe operating procedures, and best manufacturing practices.
Monitor production processes and make necessary operational adjustments to maintain product quality, throughput, and compliance with established manufacturing standards.
Package agricultural herbicides using semi-automated filling, sealing, labeling, and packaging equipment, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to customer specifications.
Prepare packaging materials and production areas for manufacturing campaigns, including labeling bags, boxes, and other packaging components required for production runs.
Communicate equipment, safety, quality, and production concerns to Production Supervisors and site leadership, ensuring timely resolution of issues that could impact business performance.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, equipment reliability, efficiency, waste reduction, cost savings, and overall operational excellence.
Reduce and effectively manage planned and unplanned downtime by coordinating maintenance activities, troubleshooting recurring issues, and supporting root cause investigations.
Maintain accurate production and maintenance documentation, ensuring compliance with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to drive equipment performance, support plant objectives, and achieve key performance indicators.
Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by adhering to all site safety procedures, participating in safety initiatives, and identifying and mitigating workplace hazards.