About this role
Key Responsibilities
Production Operations
• Lead and manage daily production activities to achieve established production and performance targets.
• Monitor employee overtime and labor hour per ton metrics.
• Maintain and adjust production schedules to adhere to overall cost objectives.
• Execute mine and production plans to ensure consistent material flow and plant throughput.
• Coordinate with maintenance and plant teams to maximize uptime and minimize operational disruptions.
• Align workforce and resources to meet shifting production demands and priorities
• Monitor plant performance and adjust operating practices to improve efficiency and output.
Quality & Process Control
• Monitor plant processes to ensure product quality meets established specifications.
• Collaborate with quality control personnel to review test results and address deviations in a timely manner.
• Ensure operators are trained on proper procedures and quality standards.
• Coordinate with plant leadership regarding any major repairs needed.
Throughput & Efficiency
• Continuously evaluate plant performance to identify constraints, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies impacting throughput.
• Optimize material flow, equipment utilization, and operating practices to maximize plant capacity.
• Partner with maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Implement process improvements and standard operating procedures to enhance productivity and consistency.
• Monitor and analyze key metrics such as tons per hour, utilization, and cycle times to drive performance improvements.
• Lead initiatives focused on reducing waste, rehandle, and non-value-added activities.
Leadership & Safety
• Supervise, coach, and develop production personnel to drive performance and accountability.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture in compliance with MSHA regulations.
• Ensure all production activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate effectively with maintenance, quality, and leadership teams.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field (preferred).
• 3–7 years of leadership experience in aggregate mining, quarry, or heavy industrial operations.
• Strong working knowledge of crushing and screening systems.
• Experience with leading production teams in a mining environment.
• Knowledge of MSHA regulations and mining safety standards.
Benefits
• Medical
• Telemedicine
• Health Advocate Service
• Dental & Orthodontics
• Vision
• FSA Medical & Dependent Care
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentive Bonus Program
• Life and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)