This position requires a self-actuating, goal oriented person who is able to initiate and implement production and scheduling related programs, strategies and techniques that result in increased productivity, maintain safe operations, while containing the budgeted expenses.
Ensures that employees are at work on time, actively engaged in assigned department activities andconforming to established internal and external safety/environmental/compliance regulations to include MSHA.
Provides immediate performance feedback as required to resolve employee conflicts, and assists in short-term resolution of emergency situations such as safety, attendance and conduct.
Administers direct supervisory responsibilities for production, maintenance, and shipping personnel,including training, performance evaluation, corrective action, and work schedules.
Responsible for participating in and/or facilitating meetings. Ensures that time and attendance forassigned employees is accurate in data collection system.
Provides feedback on equipment operation and production effectiveness.
Recommends and/or implements various production processes and programs.
Responsible for completing production reports pertaining to production Key Performance Indicators, employee performance/conduct and process flow. Responsible for monitoring efficiency and throughput, material use, quality, and inventory. May participate in budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor.
Investigates abnormal operating events or equipment failures to determine cause; coordinates adjustments, repairs, and/or modifications as needed.
Performs inspections on completed jobs; ensures conformance with policies and procedures, safety codes and local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Ensures proper documentation of operations activities in logs and/or incident reports.This position will work directly with the Plant Manager, Operating employees, Quality Control, Sales, and Logistics employees.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent. A 4-year degree in Engineering / Industrial Management and/or Business Management is preferred.
Required Work Experience: 5 years of operational/production experience
Strong knowledge of Sand and Aggregate Mining and related Raw Materials Plant Production
Ability to motivate departmental personnel to meet production goals while maintaining the integrity of the safety program.
Experience with computer systems and office software products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
A 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.