Aggregates Plant Manager

Job Summary

Managing daily operation of sand mine; including supervision of salaried supervisor(s) and hourly employees. Responsible for budgeting; mine planning; permitting; working as member of plant management team to achieve operational goals and objectives; managing contracts and contractors; and community relations.

Job Responsibilities

• Achieve and/or maintain Zero4Life.

o Utilize VFL program and support the SIC and SBO programs

o Promote a healthy work force

• Track cost and maintain costs in the sand mine operation.
• Develop and maintain a safe and environmentally compliant operation with the assistance of the Safety and Environmental Representatives.
• Develop new operational methods to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Interface with Corporate Mine Planning staff as well as local QC staff to develop the short term and long - term mining plan.
• Direct production to meet production goals.
• Minimize overtime used, schedule vacations, etc.
• Maintain equipment with assistance of maintenance personnel through coordination and scheduling.
• Maintain purchasing of regular materials for the operation and work with Procurement to purchase routine materials.
• Maintains operational compliance with zoning and related permits
• Develop annual budget for the operation.
• Responsible for meeting all MSHA and local safety requirements as well as maintaining environmental issues at this sensitively located operation.
• Be a Company Representative with the local community and interface with them.
• Understand basic financial reporting related to aggregate operations
• Utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to help guide production and identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinate with sales to plan for future inventory requirements.
• Adhere to all company, MSHA, and OSHA rules and regulations at all times and wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds.
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Mining, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 3 Years of mine supervision experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) experience required.
• AutoCAD experience a plus with desire and ability to learn more detailed mining software (Surpac Quarry)
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment with some physical labor at times
• A Self-motivated Team player with a focus on mission accomplishment