Plant Manager

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

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