Mill General Superintendent

Pay Band: H

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

As the leader of our surface mill team, you will be accountable for the safe, reliable, and efficient execution of all mill activities, including operations, maintenance, engineering, and capital projects. You will provide strategic direction and leadership to ensure exceptional performance while fostering a culture grounded in Nutrien's Core Values.

This role will close November 19th, 2026.

What You'll Do:

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for the safe planning, coordination, and execution of all mill activities, ensuring operational excellence and long-term sustainability of the operation.
• Actively participate as a member of the Site Senior Leadership Team, helping shape the strategic direction of the operation through informed decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and enterprise thinking. Contribute to the development of site-wide objectives, organizational initiatives, and long-term business strategies to ensure the continued success of the operation.
• Develop and execute short and long-term operational plans, ensuring organizational resources, budgets, and capital investments are effectively managed to deliver sustainable business results.
• Maintain fiscal accountability and stewardship through effective planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management while ensuring operational reliability and long-term viability of the mill.
• Champion a Culture of Care by creating and maintaining a safe, healthy, and respectful workplace where safety is embedded in every decision and activity.
• Build, foster, and model Nutrien's Core Values across all department activities, driving a culture of integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of leaders, staff, and hourly employees to achieve and exceed site goals related to safety, production, reliability, employee engagement, and cost performance.
• Drive employee growth and organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, career development conversations, and support for training and development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging collaboration, knowledge sharing, problem solving, and standardization within the site and across the Potash network.
• Partner closely with the Mine General Superintendent and other site leaders to ensure alignment and achievement of critical site performance metrics and business objectives.
• Lead labour relations activities within the department, fostering productive relationships with union leadership.

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in mill operations/maintenance or a heavy industrial environment, including at least 8 years of progressive leadership and management responsibility.
• Engineering or Technical Degree from a recognized university is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, relevant industry experience, and demonstrated leadership will be given full consideration.
• Demonstrated success leading large, multi-disciplinary teams in a complex operational setting, with a strong focus on safety, performance, and employee engagement.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams and develop leaders through coaching, mentorship, accountability, and talent development.
• Strong knowledge of mill operations, maintenance practices, engineering principles, capital project execution, and operational risk management.
• Experience managing labour relations matters within a unionized environment.
• Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage, inspire, and align employees at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex operational strategies, business priorities, and organizational changes clearly and credibly with frontline employees, union representatives, senior leadership, and corporate stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to evaluate complex issues, balance competing priorities, and drive sustainable operational results.
• Sound understanding of applicable legislation, regulations, and safety management systems.
• Proven ability to foster collaboration, build trust, and establish positive working relationships across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

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This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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