Plant Manager I Aggregates

Overview

PLANT MANAGER - AGGREGATES

LafargeHolcim Three Rivers Rock Quarry

830 Three Rivers Road, Smithland, KY  42081

PURPOSEThe primary function of the Plant Manager is to provide the necessary leadership to plan, direct, organize, coordinate and control the mining of raw materials and the production of the shippable product at the assigned Plant in a manner to meet Aggregate Dispatcher requests on a timely and cost-efficient basis. The Plant Manager will ensure that an appropriate quality product is made at the Plant. The Plant Manager will ensure proper staffing and monitoring of the plant's inventory status and coordinate activities with the following departments: Aggregate Operations Department - Dispatch, Fleet Maintenance Department, and Quality Control Department of the Region, in addition to Regional Administration / Financial function.

The Plant Manager will analyze and monitor production efficiency/productivity to ensure the company fully utilizes on-site vehicles and plant equipment at the assigned location. In addition, the Plant Manager will develop mining and production strategies and tactics to ensure an approach to raising productivity levels and maintaining safety as top propriety while controlling the costs of the assigned location.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
• Consistently identify new operational opportunities and develop strategies for attaining improved efficiency and productivity.
• Address the needs of the customer while at the same time promoting and protecting the long-term interests of the Company.
• Initiate and implement production and scheduling-related programs, strategies, and techniques that result in increased productivity and maintain safe operations of the assigned Plant while containing the budgeted expenses of the assigned plants.
• Manage the performances of subordinate personnel, work independently, meet deadlines and manage the assigned Plant with fiscal integrity.
• Delegate responsibilities; must be able to evaluate the performance of subordinates objectively and be able to hold others accountable in a constructive manner.
• Participate in Company safety inspections as well as MSHA inspections.
• Communicate with site crew, including plant operators, loader operators, and laborers. Depending on labor situation and plant size, may need to load and/or be part of the operating crew.
• Supervise team to maintain production and efficiency. Schedule production and execute preventative maintenance routines
• Maintain sufficient inventory levels at the site to service customers’ needs.
• Coordinate safety issues and investigate incidents with the safety department. Ensure environmental compliance, rehabilitation, and meeting permit obligations

• Responsible for coordinating with the Sales team and the Marine logistics team to ensure the safe loading of river barges to meet the forecasted customer demand.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Required Education:  Bachelor's/Undergraduate Degree or equivalent industry experience

Field of Study Preferred:  Mining Engineering, Management

Required Work Experience:  5-7 years of Aggregate Mining and related Raw Materials Plant Production experience

Licenses Preferred:  Supervisor’s Card issued by MSHA

Required Computer and Software Skills:  Computer proficiency is required. SAP experience would be a plus

Additional Requirements:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills and good negotiation, planning, scheduling, and people management ability.
• The ability to recognize production problems and the experience to solve those problems. Good knowledge of Sand and Aggregate Mining and related Raw Materials Plant Production and the ability to motivate departmental personnel to meet production goals while maintaining the integrity of the safety program.
• Understanding computers will be helpful.
• Needs to have good 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.
• Material handling knowledge is essential.