Plant Production Manager

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work operations; enforce safety & health rules and environmental compliance.
• Cook up the scheduling of all processing at the plant to meet the required shipping schedules.
• Ensure that proper preventative maintenance activities at the plant occur and maintenance issues are promptly reported for repair.
• Provide direct supervision for all wash plant, dry plant and mine personnel and delegate as appropriate to crew leaders.
• Oversee all truck loading and ensure that all quality testing is performed and that all production meets quality specifications for products produced and shipped.
• Work with the HS&E to ensure that all employees receive proper task and safety training and that training is properly documented.
• Ensure the plant housekeeping is within EH&S guidelines and ensure adherence to all Corporate EHS policies, federal and state regulations.
• Work with Plant Manager to develop long and short term plans to achieve plant, Operations department, and corporate goals and objectives.
• Use the continuous improvement philosophy look for opportunities to improve quality, costs, productivities, and other efficiencies while eliminating waste.
• Prepare and maintain daily and weekly production reporting.
• Monitor operating costs. Strive to provide the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost.
• Initiate programs to adhere to standards and/or establish improved standards.
• Initiate corrective action necessary to improve or maintain efficient operations.
• Bring problems or potential problems to the attention of the Plant Manager.
• Maintain an "Open Door" policy to ensure good relations with staff and hourly work force.
• Handle disciplinary actions per the employee handbook and work to settle employee grievances.
• Recommend actions necessary for development of a qualified and motivated workforce.
• Aid in resolving customer complaints.
• Aid in the preparation of Capital Plans and completion of capital projects.
• Complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Handle the duties of Plant Manager in their absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Integrity
• Relevant supervisory experience
• A passion for safety
• A related degree - or - equivalent experience
• Safety and Environmental competency
• Supervisory skills
• Written and Verbal Communication skills
• Maintenance oversight skills
• Budgetary skills - Capital planning and projects
• Short and long-term planning and scheduling
• Continuous Improvement
• Leadership

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is highly preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in mining or aggregate environment required.
• Three or more years of management experience with a proven record of managing large teams and projects at the same time, while maintaining the highest level of production required.
• Experience with Dry and Wet Plant operations preferred.
• Advanced experience working with MSHA

Pay

(Salary range TBD)

Schedule

(Shifts may vary)