Quarry Manager

Summary

The Quarry Manager coordinates and supervises quarry operations to ensure an adequate amount of raw material from the quarry is available to meet plant production needs. This position makes decisions regarding quarry operations and maintenance and in analyzing unusual problems and situations. The position exercises direct or indirect supervision over all quarry employees and provides oversight of capital expenditures for the quarry and involvement in the preparation and control of the quarry budget.

What you'll be contributing

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines
• Establishes, communicates, and assigns job responsibilities, goals, and performance standards for employees within the Quarry Department. Evaluates job performance
• Performs surveillance of quarry maintenance and operations by conducting inspections
• Ensures conduct and/or participates in quarry department safety meetings and safety inspection of work areas and performs periodic spot checks. Ensures quarry personnel complies with safety rules and regulations. Oversees all aspects of the maintenance department
• Maintains specified records of quarry and mining activities. Promote job performance through motivation, establishing goals, providing feedback
• Schedules repairs and other maintenance with Maintenance Department as needed. Orders and obtains parts and equipment as needed. Coordinates with storeroom personnel concerning the number of supplies and parts needed for maintenance activities
• Works with Planner to compile records and data regarding maintenance projects and prepares reports for management
• Ensures that maintenance personnel complies with plant and MSHA safety rules and regulations
• Collaborates with Plant Manager to discuss goals, strategic planning, etc., and ensures that these directives are achieved
• Conducts monthly safety meetings and trains employees on safety regulations and standards. Evaluates safety hazards on a proactive basis and investigate accidents
• Reviews and approves all invoices when Plant Manager is not at the plant. May perform other Plant Manager duties on a relief basis
• Recommends improvements and other types of suggestions to improve plant and quarry productivity, employee morale, etc.

To succeed in this position, you will need

• 4 year/Bachelor's Degree in mining, geology, or engineering required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mining operations
• Minimum of 5 years as a quarry supervisor preferred
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills
• Ability to lead/manage others
• Ability to instill a commitment to organizational goals
• Knowledge in a regulated environment
• Ability to quickly troubleshoots and resolves problems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to be highly thorough and dependable
• Knowledge of quarry operations, including optimizing quarry resources and design, mine planning, use of equipment, and proper procedures for using explosives safely and effectively
• Knowledge of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) safety regulations as well as state and federal mining laws
• General knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) environmental regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly
• Ability to work under general supervision with specific policies, practices, and objectives
• Ability to refer to supervisor for clarification
• Knowledge of Mining/Geology principles and procedures