Operations Manager - Industrial Minerals

Resource Erectors

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in heavy industry required, preferably in mining or mineral processing
  • At least 2 years in a supervisory role
  • Strong leadership skills with experience in managing high-performing teams
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills
  • Proficient in verbal and written communication
  • Advanced analytical and strategic problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Oversee extraction, processing, and logistics operations with adherence to safety and quality protocols
  • Apply continuous improvement methodologies to enhance quality and operational efficiency
  • Manage team activities to meet production and quality goals
  • Propose updates to operational standards and workflows for enhanced performance
  • Assist Plant Manager with operational reports and financial variance analysis
  • Collaborate to organize the Annual Operational Excellence summit and regular reviews
  • Manage capital projects and technical modifications for long-term asset integrity
  • Monitor and report emerging risks related to safety, quality, and logistics
  • Foster positive employee relations and coordinate recruitment for hourly staff
  • Review operational documentation for accuracy and proactively address issues
  • Act as lead for plant operations in the Plant Manager's absence
  • Execute additional operational tasks as assigned

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
  • Generous vacation time and paid corporate holidays
  • Life, AD&D, and disability insurance options
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Oversee all extraction, processing, and logistics operations while maintaining full adherence to safety, environmental, and quality protocols and mandates.
  • Apply continuous improvement methodologies to enhance quality, minimize waste, reduce expenditure, and boost overall operational output and efficiency.
  • Manage and guide team activities to reach target production levels in line with both immediate and future quality and output goals.
  • Propose updates to operational standards, workflows, and equipment to maximize performance, efficiency, and financial returns.
  • Support the Plant Manager with the generation of operational reports, IFS data management, and monthly financial variance analysis.
  • Collaborate with the Plant Manager to organize and facilitate the site's Annual Operational Excellence summit and regular plant review meetings.
  • Manage the planning and delivery of capital projects and technical modifications to fulfill site requirements and support long-term asset integrity.
  • Keep the Plant Manager informed regarding existing or emerging risks related to personnel, machinery, quality, safety, and supply chain logistics.
  • Foster positive employee relations and coordinate the recruitment process for hourly staff.
  • Review operational and maintenance documentation for accuracy and completeness to proactively address potential issues.
  • Direct all plant operations as the acting lead during the Plant Manager's absence.
  • Execute additional operational requirements as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline is highly preferred.
  • At least 5 years of experience in heavy industry is mandatory, with a strong preference for backgrounds in mining or mineral processing.
  • Minimum of 2 years in a direct supervisory role is required.
  • Proven leadership skills with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution abilities.
  • Proficiency in both verbal and written professional communication.
  • Advanced capability in analysis and strategic problem-solving.
  • Live the Life-Saving Rules
  • Build high-performing work teams
  • Focus on customers
  • Demonstrate a growth mindset
  • Do the right thing, always

The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.

Perks and Compensation:
  • Comprehensive Health Package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution matching
  • Generous vacation time and paid corporate holidays
  • Life, AD&D, and disability insurance options
  • Access to a professional Employee Assistance Program

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