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Operations Manager

US Silica
  • Ottawa, IL
  • Autofill and Review
8 days ago

Job Description

JobID: 682

Category: Operations

JobSchedule: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-11-02T20:34:55+00:00

JobShift:

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  • Leading daily activities in both operations and maintenance departments, develops supervisors and holds employees accountable

  • MSHA compliance, hazard identification and building a strong safety culture

  • Prioritize competing operational and maintenance needs

  • Improve plant performance

  • Control labor, maintenance spending, operating costs and capital expenditures

  • Manage preventative maintenance, equipment availability, downtime and maintenance planning.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.

  • Performs complex tasks typically following established processes.

  • Leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions.

  • May independently manage a significant function or business process instead of staff.

  • Primarily focused on administering established policies and procedures but may have some impact on departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change.

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience.

  • 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.

U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B+ in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry-leading last-mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage.

As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For more than 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace.

Numbers & Facts

LocationOttawa, IL
IndustryOther/Not Classified
Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees
Websitehttp://www.ussilica.com/

About Company

The Premier Silica Sand Provider for Today and Tomorrow

U.S. Silica is a leading silica sand supplier with a focus on performance materials that are essential to modern living. Our state-of-the-art offerings are used in variety of Industries and Applications.

  • Oil and gas wells are more productive because our high-quality proppants improve flow rates and recovery from unconventional wells
  • Wind-powered and solar energy are more economical due to cost-effective manufacturing
  • Paints and coatings are more durable because of the quality of our crystal structure
  • Geothermal wells are more efficient due to improved heat transfer
  • Electronic devices are more scratch resistant because of the specially sized sand we offer
  • High-performance metal parts are more uniform because of our strict product and quality control

At U.S. Silica, our devotion to remaining on the cutting edge of technology helps improve the quality of every day - at home, at work and at play.

Skills

  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Business Processesunmatched
  • Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)unmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Safetyunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Energy Efficiencyunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
  • Hazard Analysisunmatched
  • J D Edwardsunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)unmatched
  • Oil and Gasunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Operations Planningunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Policy Developmentunmatched
  • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
  • Procedure Developmentunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched

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