Manager, Quarry & Raw Materials

Glen-Gery•Shoemakersville, PA

About The Position

ABOUT THE COMPANY: Glen-Gery Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brickworks Limited. Brickworks Limited (“The Group”) is a large Australian-listed group of companies. The Group has been in operation since the early 1900s, has a market capitalization exceeding $2.5 billion, and operates across 3 core business segments: Building Products, Land & Development, and Investments. The Group employs more than 2,000 FTE employees and operates nationally across Australia, recently acquiring Glen-Gery Corporation to add operations in the USA. Founded in 1890, Glen-Gery Corporation is one of the nation’s largest brick manufacturers and operates eight brick manufacturing facilities. Glen-Gery products are sold nationally through a network of over 500 distributors as well as in Canada. Since entering the USA in 2018, Brickworks have acquired Sioux City Brick, Redland Brick and the distribution business of Southfield Corporation in Illinois and Indiana (Illinois Brick, Indiana Brick). The combined North American business now has more than 900 employees, operates across 40 locations, including 8 brick plants, 26 masonry supply/retail locations and 3 design studios. Functions of the role: The Quarry & Raw Materials manager is responsible for corporate oversight of all Glen-Gery quarries and ensuring appropriate designated minimum reserves for all manufacturing facilities. Oversight includes: Ensuring all quarries and persons involved in quarry operations conform/adhere to mining laws and safety regulations, applicable rules and regulations for all Glen-Gery quarries, mining plans are followed, and mining SOPs are properly implemented and followed. Reserves assurance includes cost-effective acquisition of fireclay, shale sands and pigments in sufficient quantity, quality and consistency to meet the manufacturing requirements for all Glen-Gery plants.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferably in mining engineering, geology or earth science; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

Assists in proving existing reserves for the quality, consistency, quantity and suitability of the raw materials
Prospects for and prove new potential reserves for the quality, consistency, quantity and suitability of the raw materials
Obtains and maintains all necessary zoning, planning, engineering and other permissions as required for the current and future operation of existing quarries as well as potential land acquisitions. This includes representing the company at public hearings and meetings with Regulatory Agencies
Ensures that all necessary permits and permissions are submitted timely and are kept up to date
Assists in calculating quarrying operational costs, and instructs Plant Managers on the most cost-effective extraction method while working with Technical Services staff to provide a product mix that ensures quality production
Develop reclamation plans to meet all applicable rules and regulations and to maximize the value of the property after quarrying is complete
Tours and inspects quarries to detect and resolve production and equipment maintenance problems and to ensure safety and environmental compliance
Ensures adherence to mining laws and safety regulations, applicable rules and regulations for all Glen-Gery quarries
Assists QA Manager in ensuring that quality control systems for the testing of all raw materials prior to use are in place and are enforced
Coordinates with the plants and negotiates with vendors engaged in the supply of fireclays, shales, sands and pigments in order to ensure that the cost-effective supply of these raw materials are in sufficient quality, quantity and consistency to meet the manufacturing requirements of the plants
Supervises the testing of various raw materials submitted to the corporate laboratory
Provides advice and assistance to plants regarding material suitability and testing programs
Assist in new product development including the evaluation of pigments and additives to modify brick color, and other physical products
Assist in the resolution of product quality problems as they relate to raw materials and their performance in the manufacturing process
Carry out all supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws
Create an atmosphere in areas of responsibility that continually support the plant daily fundamentals
Works in a peer relationship with Glen-Gery plant managers, quarry supervisors, and corporate technical staff.
Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of Glen-Gery quarries.
Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.