Quarry Manager

CRH Americas•Louisville, NE

About The Position

The Quarry Manager coordinates and supervises quarry operations to ensure an adequate amount of raw material from the quarry is available to meet plant production needs. This position makes decisions regarding quarry operations and maintenance and in analyzing unusual problems and situations. The position exercises direct or indirect supervision over all quarry employees and provides oversight of capital expenditures for the quarry and involvement in the preparation and control of the quarry budget.

Requirements

4 year/Bachelor's Degree in mining, geology, or engineering required
Minimum of 7 years of experience in mining operations
Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills
Ability to lead/manage others
Ability to instill a commitment to organizational goals
Knowledge in a regulated environment
Ability to quickly troubleshoots and resolves problems
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to work with a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Ability to be highly thorough and dependable
Knowledge of quarry operations, including optimizing quarry resources and design, mine planning, use of equipment, and proper procedures for using explosives safely and effectively.
Knowledge of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) safety regulations as well as state and federal mining laws.
General knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) environmental regulations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly
Ability to work under general supervision with specific policies, practices, and objectives.
Ability to refer to supervisor for clarification.
Knowledge of Mining/Geology principles and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 5 years as a quarry supervisor preferred

Responsibilities

Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines
Establishes, communicates, and assigns job responsibilities, goals, and performance standards for employees within the Quarry Department. Evaluates job performance.
Performs surveillance of quarry maintenance and operations by conducting inspections
Ensures conduct and/or participates in quarry department safety meetings and safety inspection of work areas and performs periodic spot checks. Ensures quarry personnel complies with safety rules and regulations. Oversees all aspects of the maintenance department.
Monitors productions need to ensure enough rock is available and ready for use in manufacturing. Promotes job performance through motivation, establishing goals, and providing feedback.
Oversees all aspects of the quarry department when explosives are used in quarry operations, and ensures that an appropriate amount of explosives are available for use, and are properly stored. Evaluates performance and recommend merit increases and promotions.
Maintains specified records of quarry and mining activities. Promote job performance through motivation, establishing goals, providing feedback obtaining, coordinating, and supervising the work of contractors as required for specified repairs.
Prepares reports and other specified paperwork as requested by management. Meets with vendors regarding new maintenance equipment and other supplies needed for executing maintenance responsibilities.
Supports and participates in plant/quarry safety and environmental programs. Inspects work sites to make sure proper cleanup procedures have been executed. Is an active participant and leader in the Maintenance Excellence Process
Cooperates with other department managers in coordinating production operations with the quarry operations to supply the needed amount of raw materials from the quarry while providing maintenance time on quarry equipment. Actively supports and participates in plant safety and environmental programs
Assists in planning Plans long-term quarry development goals, including mine exploration, with assistance as needed. Coordinates with plant management on priorities and schedules for plant projects not necessarily directly related to plant equipment operation.
Assists with the preparation of annual budgets and specifications on purchased equipment. Coordinates purchased material with plant needs. Works with Planner to review, plan schedule and supervise all maintenance repair and preventive/predictive maintenance activities for the plant. Investigates and resolve unusual problems or difficulties in maintenance projects.
Maintains awareness of current industry trends and practices by reading trade and industry magazines. Specifies engineering data and solicits competitive pricing on the purchase of major equipment and parts.
Schedules repairs and other maintenance with Maintenance Department as needed. Orders and obtains parts and equipment as needed. Coordinates with storeroom personnel concerning the number of supplies and parts needed for maintenance activities.
Works with Planner to compile records and data regarding maintenance projects and prepares reports for management
Ensures that maintenance personnel complies with plant and MSHA safety rules and regulations.
Participates in labor contract negotiations. Investigates problems and try to resolve them before they become grievances. Meets with union representatives as needed. May conduct and/or participate in the plant/union safety committee activities. Conducts monthly safety meetings and trains employees on safety regulations and standards. Evaluates safety hazards on a proactive basis and investigate accidents.
Collaborates with Plant Manager to discuss goals, strategic planning, etc., and ensures that these directives are achieved. Participates in labor contract negotiations. Investigates problems and try to resolve them before they become grievances. Meets with union representatives as needed.
Conducts monthly safety meetings and trains employees on safety regulations and standards. Evaluates safety hazards on a proactive basis and investigate accidents. Reviews and approves all invoices when Plant Manager is not at the plant. May perform other Plant Manager duties on a relief basis.
Recommends improvements and other types of suggestions to improve plant and quarry productivity, employee morale, etc. Review maintenance reports analyzing trends. Assists Plant Manager in preparing annual budgets for company executives.
Evaluates performance and recommend merit increases and promotions. Recommends improvements and other types of suggestions to improve plant productivity, employee morale, etc.
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor