Sorry, this listing is no longer accepting applications. Don’t worry, we have more awesome opportunities and internships for you.

Plant Manager - Aggregate Surface Mining

Resource Erectors

Plant Manager - Aggregate Surface Mining

Toledo, OH
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    SUMMARY:

    Complete operational responsibility for a 1 million tpy surface limestone mining operation. Responsible for the safety of approximately 15 direct and indirect reports at this union operation. The basic function of the Plant Manager is to provide the necessary leadership to plan, direct, organize, coordinate and control the mining of raw materials and the production of shippable product at the assigned plant. The Plant Manager will be tasked with ensuring that an appropriate quality product is made at the Plant. The Plant Manager will ensure proper staffing and monitoring of the inventory status at the Plant and in addition will coordinate activities with the following departments: Administration, Asset Management, Environmental, Dispatch, Equipment Maintenance Department, and Quality control department. The Plant Manager will analyze and monitor production efficiency/productivity to ensure the Company is fully utilizing on-site vehicles and plant equipment at the assigned location. In addition, the Plant Manager will develop mining and production strategies and tactics to ensure an approach to raise productivity levels, maintaining safety as top propriety, while controlling the costs of the assigned location.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
    • Consistently identify new operational opportunities and develop strategies for accomplishing the attainment of improved efficiency and productivity.
    • Address the needs of the customer while at the same time promoting and protecting the long-term interests of the Company.
    • Initiate and implement production and scheduling related programs, strategies and techniques that result in increased productivity, and maintain safe operations of the assigned Plant, while containing the budgeted expenses of the assigned plants.
    • Manage the performances of subordinate personnel, work independently, meet deadlines and manage the assigned Plant with fiscal integrity.
    • Delegate responsibilities; must be able to objectively evaluate the performance of subordinates;and must be able to hold others accountable in a constructive manner.
    • Participate in Company safety inspections as well as MSHA inspections.
    • Communicate with site crew which includes plant operator, loader operators, and laborers. Depending on labor situation and plant size may need to load and/or be part of operating crew.
    • Supervise the team to maintain production and efficiency. Schedule production and execute preventative maintenance routines
    • Maintain sufficient inventory levels at site to service customers’ needs
    • Coordinate safety issues and investigate incidents with the safety department. Ensure environmental compliance, rehabilitation and meeting permit obligations
    • Other duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • 10 to 15 years of Operations Management experience within the construction materials, aggregate mining or similar industry.
    • High school diploma required; BS degree in engineering or similar a plus.
    • A history of running safe mining operations; previous experience interfacing with MSHA required.
    • Good communication and interpersonal skill coupled with good negotiation, planning, scheduling and people management ability.
    • The ability to recognize production problems and the experience to solve those problems. Good knowledge of Sand and Aggregate Mining and related Raw Materials Plant Production and the ability to motivate departmental personnel to meet production goals while maintaining the integrity of the safety program.
    • Needs to have a good working knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulic systems, water systems, pumps, motors, conveyors, and air systems.
    • Must be a decision-maker that constantly incorporates common business sense into the decision-making process.
    • Inventory management knowledge essential.
    • General computer experience requires, Microsoft Office