What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Coordinator position at MLC?
Job Title: Operations Coordinator
Why consider a career at MLC?
MLC was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2024.
Highly collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation
Safety and sustainability are top priorities
Excellent compensation, benefits, generous perks; focused on employee wellbeing
Great development and advancement opportunities
Bring your real self to work, come grow with us!
MLC operates the largest lime facility in the Americas and mines some of the purest limestone reserves in the world…and we are global! The company is committed to development and employee satisfaction. Join our outstanding team!
About the Job
The purpose of the Operations Coordinator position is to oversee inventory, logistics, quality, environmental compliance, safety reporting and accounting duties. They will provide support to the Operations group and Trucking group in Vicksburg.
Review current inventories and provide weekly inventory reports to all involved in supply chain. Attend weekly inventory meetings via Microsoft Teams with regional terminals. Coordinate barge loading, shipping and offloading, hydrate production, truck loading, and maintenance activities to meet various internal and external customer demands.
Train process techs to inspect and report damage to barges. Ensure barges are well maintained and in safe operation. Review weekly barge inspection forms. Coordinate barge repairs with contractors. Coordinate railcar movement with local rail service. Maintain records for barge and railcar tracking.
Performs accident investigations while adhering to all OSHA requirements and regulations. Perform periodic safety audits and enter information into KPA. Maintains Safety Records for Employees, visitors and contractors. Performs Method 9 inspection as required by Air Permit. Schedule annual VGP Permit inspections and periodic condition inspections.
Obtain equipment parts and contractor quotes as needed. Generate purchase request documents for contractors, equipment rentals, maintenance materials. Pick up parts and supplies as needed. Check in supplies and parts. Receive parts in IFS and print inventory parts tags as needed.
Review & approve variances on invoices submitted for payment. Review variances for all freight related invoices for barge, truck and railcar shipments.
Schedule and arrange meetings with visitors, vendors and employees. Arrange for caterers as necessary for meetings.
Provide back up support to Plant Superintendent when absent.
Employees are expected to perform other responsibilities as needed.
Required Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associate’s Degree preferred.
Experience: 5-10 years of administration experience required
Knowledge: Knowledge of safety, environmental, negotiating, state and federal environmental regulations, and lean manufacturing preferred.
Skills: Must be proficient in Windows OS, Microsoft Office software, Outlook
Abilities: Ability to prioritize, plan, and schedule
Behaviors: Individual must be self-motivated; able to work with the empowered team mode
Travel: Occasional travel may be required.
The Fine Print
Benefits and perquisites may vary based on the nature and location of each job.
Click here for MLC EEO information
About MLC
MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company’s expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business. For more information, visit https://www.mlc.com/ .
Why consider a career at MLC?
MLC was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2024.
Highly collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation
Safety and sustainability are top priorities
Excellent compensation, benefits, generous perks; focused on employee wellbeing
Great development and advancement opportunities
Bring your real self to work, come grow with us!
MLC operates the largest lime facility in the Americas and mines some of the purest limestone reserves in the world…and we are global! The company is committed to development and employee satisfaction. Join our outstanding team!
About the Job
The purpose of the Operations Coordinator position is to oversee inventory, logistics, quality, environmental compliance, safety reporting and accounting duties. They will provide support to the Operations group and Trucking group in Vicksburg.
Review current inventories and provide weekly inventory reports to all involved in supply chain. Attend weekly inventory meetings via Microsoft Teams with regional terminals. Coordinate barge loading, shipping and offloading, hydrate production, truck loading, and maintenance activities to meet various internal and external customer demands.
Train process techs to inspect and report damage to barges. Ensure barges are well maintained and in safe operation. Review weekly barge inspection forms. Coordinate barge repairs with contractors. Coordinate railcar movement with local rail service. Maintain records for barge and railcar tracking.
Performs accident investigations while adhering to all OSHA requirements and regulations. Perform periodic safety audits and enter information into KPA. Maintains Safety Records for Employees, visitors and contractors. Performs Method 9 inspection as required by Air Permit. Schedule annual VGP Permit inspections and periodic condition inspections.
Obtain equipment parts and contractor quotes as needed. Generate purchase request documents for contractors, equipment rentals, maintenance materials. Pick up parts and supplies as needed. Check in supplies and parts. Receive parts in IFS and print inventory parts tags as needed.
Review & approve variances on invoices submitted for payment. Review variances for all freight related invoices for barge, truck and railcar shipments.
Schedule and arrange meetings with visitors, vendors and employees. Arrange for caterers as necessary for meetings.
Provide back up support to Plant Superintendent when absent.
Employees are expected to perform other responsibilities as needed.
Required Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associate’s Degree preferred.
Experience: 5-10 years of administration experience required
Knowledge: Knowledge of safety, environmental, negotiating, state and federal environmental regulations, and lean manufacturing preferred.
Skills: Must be proficient in Windows OS, Microsoft Office software, Outlook
Abilities: Ability to prioritize, plan, and schedule
Behaviors: Individual must be self-motivated; able to work with the empowered team mode
Travel: Occasional travel may be required.
The Fine Print
Benefits and perquisites may vary based on the nature and location of each job.
Click here for MLC EEO information
About MLC
MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company’s expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business. For more information, visit https://www.mlc.com/ .
