Supv -Plant

About the role

The Plant Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the aggregate plant, ensuring efficient production, and compliance with environmental regulations. The Plant Supervisor assists the Plant Manager in the management of mine development through stripping & reclamation operations to achieve optimum utilization at the lowest operating cost. This position is responsible for ensuring a safe working environment by enforcing the company’s safety policies and procedures, MSHA/OSHA and other regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises activities of hourly employees conducting land stripping & reclamation functions.
• May perform hands-on repair work when necessary.
• Maintain scheduling while meeting budget parameters.
• Participates in the recruitment process which may include screening and hiring hourly employees.
• Schedules department requirements to support daily, weekly and monthly activities to meet the needs of material processing operations.
• Provides/assists with coaching and disciplinary counseling to employees under his or her area of responsibility.
• Ensures that employees receive proper training and instructions to perform job duties.
• Schedule and assign employee’s work based on production needs (manpower planning).
• Works with SHE department and Company officials to promote a safe work environment that meets all State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Works closely with plant management personnel to ensure that mine development & reclamation activities meets their needs and expectations.
• Works on the implementation of cost saving programs and/or continuous improvement activities to reduce costs and improve operating efficiency.
• Participates in Operations short and long range business planning.
• Participate in department inspections on a regular basis.
• Monitor and maintain plant equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and repairs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• BS / BA degree, Associates degree, or an equivalent combination of training and work experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in conducting land striping & reclamation activities.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Construction materials industry experience preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of modern principles and practices of supervising employees.
• Knowledge and understanding all phases of mine development to supervise the operations of land clearing, stripping, and reclamation for sand & aggregate facilities.
• Able to understand, interpret, and apply policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations.
• Excellent problem solving skills and practices.
• Able to establish practices and develop resources to meet or exceed goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and to stand, sit and walk for long periods of time. Must be able to drive a pick-up truck on a daily basis. Ability to use computerized equipment and technology. Work environment will be both indoors in an office and outside in the quarry or plant. Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE). Ability to work in a stressful, deadline oriented environment that requires complex, technical information and decision making. Must be able to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.