Operations Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an Operations Manager for our client in the commercial silica materials space.

Essential Job Functions:

• Guides, organizes, and directs the hourly work force to meet or exceed all safety, operational and quality goals.
• Assures stationary and mobile equipment is operated properly in accordance with best practices.
• Long term planning including projects, process development, budgeting, and operational schedules.
• Training and maintenance of quality, safety, environmental, and health programs including audit and development activities.
• Plans and schedules operations in conjunction with maintenance in order to meet sales requirements.
• Additional duties as assigned

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering, or equivalent experience in mining or operations supervision, with at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in an industrial production environment. Leadership skills are a plus. OR A high school diploma or GED with at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in production management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites especially Excel and Word
• Solid background in Operations planning programs like JD Edwards.
• Engineering in a manufacturing background preferred or equivalent background as Operations Supervisor in a similar field.
• Must be able to handle several tasks at one time and work well with a variety of personalities in an effort to achieve continuous improvement.
• Must possess the physical ability to move throughout the plant and perform activities such as climbing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, and pulling.
• Must also be able to lift approximately 25 pounds.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.