Mine Manager II

Arcosa Careers•Bound Brook, NJ

1d•$155,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

Arcosa Aggregates is seeking a Plant Manager based out of our Bound Brook, NJ location to plan and direct the daily operations of a surface hard rock quarry in our East Region. This role is responsible for all aspects of a 3.5 million ton/year union quarry operation. Day to Day Actively promote a safe work environment and safe job performance by actively participating in all plant safety programs and continuous improvement through observation and team input. Facilitate effective implementation of the ARC-100 safety initiative. Total plant Employees: 44. Total Direct Reports to the Plant Manager: 3. Plan and direct the daily operations of a surface hard rock quarry, including: safe and efficient production of crushed stone, managing costs, leadership and development of employees (performance management, hiring, firing, supervision, training), production efficiency and cost effectiveness of operations. Focus on implementing plant-specific strategies to improve performance Accountable for performance and results Work closely with Sales and Quality teams to ensure products meet customer’s needs and multiple state specifications (NJ, NY, and PA). Identify, assess, and resolve employee issues including coaching, and counseling on behavioral issues, and oversee execution of relevant disciplinary actions required. Effectively schedule and direct the hourly workforce to meet production goals and objectives. Participate in the creation of the Annual Budget and ongoing CAPEX plan & request. Responsible for managing costs and production to meet or exceed operating budget. Provide monthly cost and production forecasts. Actively participate in periodic financial reviews – identifying actions to address performance gaps. Identify opportunities, develop strategies, and execute the plan for operational improvement. Review daily operational reports to communicate, maintenance issues, and shift events to management team to prevent operational delays. Ensure that the quarry is operating within all operating and environmental permits (air, water, etc...). Professionally and effectively interact with governmental and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance. Execute quarry development and mine planning; ensure accuracy of all mine production reporting. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of seven years of leadership experience managing operations in the crushed stone segment of an aggregate business or related field
Experience leading teams in a union environment required
Relocation to the Bound Brook, NJ area is required within six months of start date for out-of-state candidates
A strong team player is necessary with the ability to coordinate efforts of many individuals internal and external to the organization
Proven ability to work effectively and professionally with MSHA inspectors, environmental regulatory agencies, and other relevant governmental agencies
Sound decision-making ability, computational, and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Lead and promote health and safety work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy
Excellent organization and time management skills
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to collaborate between other business units including HMA, contracting, mobile equipment, and main office to achieve goals and maximize productivity
Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual Spanish/English a plus

Responsibilities

Actively promote a safe work environment and safe job performance
Facilitate effective implementation of the ARC-100 safety initiative
Plan and direct the daily operations of a surface hard rock quarry
Safe and efficient production of crushed stone
Managing costs
Leadership and development of employees (performance management, hiring, firing, supervision, training)
Production efficiency and cost effectiveness of operations
Implementing plant-specific strategies to improve performance
Accountable for performance and results
Work closely with Sales and Quality teams to ensure products meet customer’s needs and multiple state specifications (NJ, NY, and PA)
Identify, assess, and resolve employee issues including coaching, and counseling on behavioral issues, and oversee execution of relevant disciplinary actions required
Effectively schedule and direct the hourly workforce to meet production goals and objectives
Participate in the creation of the Annual Budget and ongoing CAPEX plan & request
Responsible for managing costs and production to meet or exceed operating budget
Provide monthly cost and production forecasts
Actively participate in periodic financial reviews – identifying actions to address performance gaps
Identify opportunities, develop strategies, and execute the plan for operational improvement
Review daily operational reports to communicate, maintenance issues, and shift events to management team to prevent operational delays
Ensure that the quarry is operating within all operating and environmental permits (air, water, etc...)
Professionally and effectively interact with governmental and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance
Execute quarry development and mine planning; ensure accuracy of all mine production reporting
Perform other related duties as assigned