What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Alpine Silica?
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.
