Quarry Superintendent - SW Missouri

Kemp Quarries•Neosho, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kemp Quarries Inc. is seeking a Quarry Superintendent for its SW Missouri location. This safety-sensitive position is responsible for training and developing a safe, efficient hourly workforce in accordance with company policies, MSHA requirements, and other regulations. The superintendent oversees daily quarry operations, equipment and plant efficiency, workforce duties, maintenance, product quality, safety discussions, and site planning. The role includes conducting MSHA-regulated workplace examinations and pre-shift equipment inspections; tracking labor, equipment usage, and production; coordinating repairs with shop personnel; maintaining stock of fuels, lubricants, oils, and wear parts; and developing and maintaining a reclamation and site plan. The position requires work near or around light and heavy equipment and may require relocation. Typically, day shift is required, though schedule flexibility is necessary.

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.
Pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
Maintain a safe driving record and hold a valid driver’s license; a CDL is a plus.
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.
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.
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 described physical demands, including regularly standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, talking or hearing, and lifting objects up to 50 pounds; frequent climbing, balancing, bending, and use of vibration-producing tools; and occasional sitting, smelling, or lifting up to 75 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Willingness to relocate if necessary.
Flexibility to work various schedules, although day shift is typically required.
Strong work ethic and excellent leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

A valid CDL.
Ability to operate varied types of heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

Train and develop the hourly workforce to support safe and efficient operations under company policies, MSHA requirements, and other regulations.
Manage day-to-day operational activities, including workplace examinations, pre-shift equipment inspections, labor-hour validation, equipment-usage reporting, production reporting, and pit or plant efficiency.
Plan and supervise the duties of the labor force, facility and roadway maintenance, product quality control, and continuous production improvement.
Perform general and preventive maintenance and support the 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 repairs with shop personnel and document repairs.
Lead weekly safety toolbox discussions on safety topics relevant to tasks, locations, equipment, and plant hazards.
Follow company policies and perform other duties as assigned by management.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance at the worksite or assigned work location.
Monitor work for accuracy, thoroughness, quality, and timely completion; follow through on commitments and treat others with respect.