Mine Manager

PF Holdings•Shreveport, LA

About The Position

The Mine Manager is responsible for supplying the plant with quality raw material (sand) at the lowest feasible overall cost and ensuring the plant does not run out of material. The role oversees dredge or strip-mining operations and may include Wet Plant responsibilities, such as cleaning raw material and screening out impurities or material outside product specifications. The manager ensures safety and MSHA compliance, leads and trains employees, and promotes teamwork and employee contribution. The position includes supervisory responsibilities and collaboration with other departments, management, and maintenance. The Mine Manager prepares production reports, monitors product quality and equipment, supports capital planning and fleet management, and performs other related duties as required. Work is performed in a plant environment, mostly outdoors, with exposure to inclement weather.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five or more years of experience mining raw materials.
One or more years of experience supervising, coordinating, managing, and training maintenance personnel.
Thorough working knowledge of MSHA regulations to ensure compliance.
Ability to read, speak, and write English.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull 75 pounds.
Comply with and enforce the Company Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy.
Use auditory and fall protection when required.
Sensitivity to confidential information.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

Make recommendations regarding hiring, training, work scheduling, grievances, performance counseling, promotions, demotions, and termination.
Ensure relevant Human Resources and HSE policies and procedures are followed.
Communicate proactively with the supervisory team and personnel.
Ensure compliance with MSHA regulations.
Ensure quality testing is performed and products meet specifications.
Coordinate with other departments to develop long- and short-term objectives.
Prepare and maintain daily and weekly production reports as assigned.
Initiate corrective action and accountability when necessary.
Communicate process malfunctions, irregularities, or potential problems to management.
Oversee personnel operating machinery used in mining processes and assist operators when necessary.
Develop and train machine operators to ensure MSHA compliance.
Audit mining equipment and perform regular pre-mining equipment inspections.
Coordinate with the maintenance department when equipment repairs are needed.
Maintain safe work areas and help enforce MSHA and plant safety rules.
Assist with capital planning and fleet (equipment) management.
Perform other related duties as required.