Plant Manager

Position Description

Job Summary

What's the job?

The Plant Manager is responsible for the daily management and coordination of plant operations including production, maintenance, pre-production, operations, and logistics. This is a hands-on position that is responsible for the development of policies and procedures designed to increase productivity, assure quality, and mitigate production problems. The Plant Manager will improve throughput and other in-house processes with the objective of reducing overall costs and enhancing customer satisfaction. The incumbent will provide direction to direct reports, offering professional expertise and monitoring performance to ensure that departmental and individual objectives are achieved within scheduled timelines and budgets. The incumbent will also be tasked with establishing and maintaining a safe, legally compliant workplace, and enforcing compliance with all corporate policies and procedures. Must be fully engaged in the continuous improvement of the process and actively developing their direct reports to the same level.

• Provide key leadership in overall EHS efforts and WCM activities.
• Provide guidance/direction, tools and resources to direct reports.
• Plant lead in people development and organizational development.
• Responsible for general operations and strategic planning (short term and long term).
• Responsible for operational cost controls and budgeting as well as capital budgeting and planning.
• Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
• Provide key leadership to quality, efficiency, productivity and cost savings.
• Provide top leadership for labor relations.
• Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Always maintain professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity to portray the company in a positive manner.
• Develop and implement new business strategies for creating or improving processes and procedures to improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, establish and promote the maintenance of a safe, accident free and healthy work environment.
• May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

• BS Degree (Masters preferred) with a strong emphasis on business, finance or engineering, with a minimum of 6-years hands-on experience in key leadership role in similar manufacturing mineral processing, or mining environment.
• This position requires an understanding of the production operation and its practices and procedures, as well as a high level of human relation's skills to develop and motivate subordinates.
• Must demonstrate core competencies of engagement in safe work behaviors, effective communications, listening, and organizational skills.
• Must be computer literate and have knowledge of lean manufacturing principles such as Six Sigma and WCM process.
• Familiarity with MSHA and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Position is dedicated to providing leadership and direction for activities within the plant

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Employee Recognition Programs
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