Production Manager

Carmeuse•Clear Brook, VA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Production Manager will be responsible for creating and sustaining a zero-injury culture, driving a systematic approach in all facets of operations with a focus on continuous improvement, ROI generation, and workflow optimization. This role involves executing a long-range vision for the quarry, assisting in plant planning, equipment selection, and manpower level establishment. The manager will stay current with new equipment and technology to operate the quarry facility at the lowest cost possible, ensure regulatory compliance with environmental regulations, and interface with governing agencies. Quality of product, customer complaint prevention, and the effectiveness of the management system are key areas of focus. The role also includes implementing training plans, monitoring overburden removal for stone reserves, managing limestone products, and overseeing daily production plans, maintenance, and key performance indicators.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred
Minimum of 5 years managerial experience with increasing responsibility as well as progressive experience in the mining industry
Demonstrated the ability to effectively lead a production team
Experience in dealing with Provincial and Federal regulatory agencies and how they impact the safety and environmental aspects of the business
Industry background in manufacturing related to mining, stone processing, cement plants, etc.
Positive and proactive attitude with ability to address issues and implement solutions
Understanding of basic workings of heavy equipment
Detail and process oriented with strong problem resolution abilities
Must be able to work in a team environment and willing and able to adapt to fast-paced changing environments

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of operational management
Knowledge of people management skills
Experience in mining and/or industrial heavy manufacturing industry
Technical creditability as it relates to industry, with a preference on mining and kilns
Demonstrated ability to assess organizational and people issues, provide coaching and mentoring, and deliver solutions that improve facility performance
Ability to build relationships and work within a team environment
Valued as an individual who can lead in a peer environment without an authoritarian role
Possess system, project and people management skills, motivating and guiding others to accomplish common goal
Ability to maintain positive and responsive interpersonal relationships
Demonstrate excellent communication skills in written, spoken, listening, and presentation; and effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
Show ability to work collaboratively with other departments
Mentors others and delegates tasks while being responsible to others
Organization and facilitation skills; planning and organizing, problem solving, analytical, decision making, and multi-tasking
Customer Service focus that anticipates both internal and external customers in a manner that shows a commitment to continuous improvement and delivers a high quality output
Capability to develop accurate reports and present findings in a skilled manner
Ability to handle conflict with a win-win approach
Demonstrate strong analytical and technical aptitude
Forward thinking and challenging the status quo
Demonstrate personal initiatives; self- starter
SAP knowledge would be beneficial

Responsibilities

Create and sustain a zero-injury culture and monitor effectiveness of initiative.
Provide leadership to ensure all company safety rules, and regulations in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act are observed by all employees; includes planning the necessary resources in manpower and budgeting to accomplish site safety goals.
Drive systematic approach in all facets of operations with a focus on continuous improvement generate higher ROI and workflow optimization.
Execute and contribute to a long-range vision for the quarry by implementing agreed programs to ensure attainment of business plan for growth and profit with emphasis on long term principals, sustainability, and a creative work environment.
Assist in overall plant planning, selecting the proper equipment and establishing the required manpower levels.
Keep current with new equipment and technology to operate the Quarry facility at the lowest cost possible.
Ensure regulatory compliance with federal and provincial environmental regulations for the facility.
Interface with MOL/MSHA and other governing agencies at local and federal level.
Monitor environmental compliance.
Ensure quality of product during process and ensure compliance to ISO quality system.
Develop corrective action plans for prevention of future customer complaints.
Monitor quality program including non-conformance resolution.
Ensure the Management System is effective and well understood by all employees.
Establish, document and ensure compliance with work instructions to define and control the production process.
Implementation of training plans to provide employees with the necessary training to perform their job safely and effectively.
Monitor the overburden removal to maintain significant stone reserves.
Management of limestone products produced to determine capability and customer requirements.
Manage tasks to meet sales, production, training, and maintenance requirements.
Know and follow the collective agreement.
Oversee overtime requirements to meet sales, production and maintenance requirements.
Work closely with the Maintenance team to maximize efficiency and minimize unscheduled down time in the quarry and associated plants.
Ensure the execution of the daily production plan and oversee necessary arrangements to keep plant running during breakdowns; generate maintenance request notifications as needed.
Routinely monitor key performance indicators identifying opportunities for improvement and making appropriate supervisory and management personnel aware of the findings.
Attend and provide input during the daily continuous improvement meeting.
Explain significant variances from daily plan and recommend changes that will upgrade the running of the limestone facility.
Review barriers identified during shift turn over meetings to develop and monitor action plans to overcome the obstacles.
Provide feedback to the maintenance team to support operational objectives.