Manager, Quarry & Raw Materials

About the role

The Quarry & Raw Materials manager is responsible for corporate oversight of all Glen-Gery quarries and ensuring appropriate designated minimum reserves for all manufacturing facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in proving existing reserves for the quality, consistency, quantity and suitability of the raw materials
• Prospects for and prove new potential reserves for the quality, consistency, quantity and suitability of the raw materials
• Obtains and maintains all necessary zoning, planning, engineering and other permissions as required for the current and future operation of existing quarries as well as potential land acquisitions.
• This includes representing the company at public hearings and meetings with Regulatory Agencies
• Ensures that all necessary permits and permissions are submitted timely and are kept up to date
• Aids in calculating quarrying operational costs, and instructs Plant Managers on the most cost-effective extraction method while working with Technical Services staff to provide a product mix that ensures quality production
• Develops reclamation plans to meet all applicable rules and regulations and to maximize the value of the property after quarrying is complete
• Tours and inspects quarries to detect and resolve production and equipment maintenance problems and to ensure safety and environmental compliance
• Ensures adherence to mining laws and safety regulations, applicable rules and regulations for all Glen-Gery quarries
• Aids QA Manager in ensuring that quality control systems for the testing of all raw materials prior to use are in place and are enforced
• Coordinates with the plants and negotiates with vendors engaged in the supply of fireclays, shales, sands and pigments in order to ensure that the cost-effective supply of these raw materials are in sufficient quality, quantity and consistency to meet the manufacturing requirements of the plants
• Assists in new product development including the evaluation of pigments and additives to modify brick color, and other physical products
• Aids in the resolution of product quality problems as they relate to raw materials and their performance in the manufacturing process
• Carries out all supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws
• Works in a peer relationship with Glen-Gery plant managers, quarry supervisors, and corporate technical staff. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of Glen-Gery quarries

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferably in mining engineering, geology or earth science; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions