Plant Manager

The Plant Manager will hold a key position in ensuring that our Plant runs safely, efficiently and to the highest standard of quality. This opportunity offers the chance for employment with a leader in the frac sand industry with excellent benefits and compensation package. The ideal candidate will have a passion for safety, an aptitude for leadership and a personality that values teamwork and the contribution of all employees.

Basic Function:

Direct the day-to-day production, shipping, and preventative maintenance activities at the silica sand plant and mine to maintain a safe work environment and meet production requirements with a quality product at the lowest possible cost. Ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements in regard to Safety & Health and Environmental matters.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the scheduling of all production, shipping, and preventative maintenance activities at the plant and mine to ensure shipments are made on time and meet quality requirements.

• Develop long and short-term plans to achieve plant, Operations department, and corporate goals and objectives.

• Provide direct supervision and delegate as appropriate to Production, Mine, Maintenance, EH&S and Shipping Supervision.

• Working with the EHS function, direct and oversee employee safety training, plant housekeeping, and ensure adherence to all Corporate EHS policies and federal and state regulations.

• Measure, track, and manage the plant through use of operational metrics and KPIs. Prepare and maintain daily and weekly production reporting.

• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, operating expenditures, and related costs to provide information for management decisions

• Using the continuous improvement philosophy look for opportunities to improve quality, costs, productivities, and other efficiencies while eliminating waste.

• Monitor operating costs. Strive to provide the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost. Initiate programs to adhere to standards and/or establish improved standards.

• Maintain an "Open Door" policy to ensure good relations with staff and hourly work force.

• Recommend actions necessary for development of a qualified and motivated workforce.

• Assist in the preparation of Capital Plans and completion of capital projects.

• All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time-to time, as needed.

Required Skills:

Our Plant Manager will require integrity, relevant supervisory experience, a passion for safety and a related degree - or - equivalent experience. This person will be a leader that cares for the well-being of the team.

• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma concepts, and Safety Fundamentals such as MSHA regulations.

• Experience with scheduling, level loading Production and labor resources

• Competency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and experience with ERP/MRP systems

• Strong managerial skills to manage human resources, projects, spending targets (including expense and capital) and strategic planning.

• Excellent problem solving, communication, team-building and interpersonal skills.

Required Experience:

• Ten (10) years of related experience with five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience.

• Mining Experience

• Degree in related field desired, not required. High school diploma or GED required.

• Experience working with MSHA

This job should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.