Quarry Superintendent - NW Arkansas

Kemp Quarries•Sulphur Springs, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quarry Superintendent supervises training and development of a safe, efficient hourly workforce in accordance with company policies, MSHA requirements, and other regulations. The role manages daily quarry operations, including workplace examinations, pre-shift equipment inspections, labor-hour and equipment-use reporting, production reporting, operational efficiency, workforce planning, facility and roadway maintenance, quality control, and continuous production improvement. The superintendent oversees daily and preventive maintenance and operational efficiency for classifying and mobile equipment and the scale house. The role develops and maintains a reclamation and site plan, manages inventory of fuels, lubricants, oils, equipment, and plant wear parts, and coordinates and documents repairs with shop personnel. The superintendent also leads weekly employee safety toolbox discussions and performs other duties assigned by management. This is a safety-sensitive position located in Northwest Arkansas.

Requirements

At least 3 years of supervisory experience in aggregate mining operations.
General understanding of blasting, crushers, screens, conveyors, and associated processing equipment.
Experience with quality control procedures and understanding of process changes needed to obtain and sustain product gradations.
Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Must complete MSHA certification.
General working knowledge of iPad and iPhone applications and functionality.
Basic Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.
Good math skills, including calculating stockpile volumes, conveyor belt speeds, and sheave speeds.
Good mechanical aptitude and ability to work near, around, or on light or heavy equipment.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Strong work ethic and excellent leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Must be willing to relocate if necessary.
High school diploma or GED, or one to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly standing, walking, handling and reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, talking or hearing, and lifting objects up to 50 pounds; frequently climbing steps or ladders, balancing, bending, and using vibration-producing tools; and occasionally sitting, smelling, or lifting objects up to 75 pounds. Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Nice To Haves

CDL.
Ability to operate varied types of heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

Supervise training and development of a safe and efficient hourly workforce in accordance with company policies, MSHA requirements, and other regulations.
Perform MSHA-regulated workplace examinations and pre-shift equipment inspections.
Validate personnel labor hours and report equipment usage hours and plant production.
Ensure pit and/or plant operational efficiency; plan and supervise workforce duties, facility and roadway maintenance, product quality control, and continuous production improvement.
Manage daily and preventive maintenance and operational efficiency of classifying and mobile equipment and the scale house.
Develop, submit, and maintain an overall reclamation and site plan for management.
Requisition, order, and maintain inventory of essential fuels, lubricants, oils, equipment, and plant wear parts.
Coordinate with shop personnel on repairs and document all repairs.
Lead weekly safety toolbox discussions on topics relevant to tasks, locations, equipment, and plant hazards.
Follow company policies and perform other duties assigned by management.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance at the worksite or assigned work location.
Monitor work for accuracy, quality, thoroughness, and timeliness; follow through on commitments and treat others with respect and consideration.