Quarry Superintendent - River Valley Arkansas (FT. Smith Area)

Kemp Quarries•Fort Smith, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kemp Quarries Inc. is seeking a Quarry Superintendent to supervise the workforce and manage day-to-day quarry operations in the River Valley, Arkansas (Fort Smith area). The role is responsible for training and developing a safe, efficient hourly workforce in accordance with company policies, MSHA requirements, and other regulations. The position also oversees operational performance, equipment and facility maintenance, production, product quality, inventory, and site reclamation planning. The superintendent conducts MSHA-regulated workplace examinations and pre-shift equipment inspections; validates labor hours and reports equipment usage and plant production; and plans and supervises workforce duties. The position coordinates repairs with shop personnel and documents them, maintains inventory of essential supplies and wear parts, and leads weekly safety toolbox discussions. The role requires completing MSHA certification and may require relocation. Work is typically on day shift, although schedule flexibility is required.

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 sufficient understanding of process changes needed to obtain and sustain product gradations.
Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
Maintain a safe driving record and hold a valid driver’s license.
Flexibility to work various schedules; typically, day shift is required.
Strong work ethic and excellent leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
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.
Willingness to relocate if necessary.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
Regular, reliable attendance at the worksite or assigned work location.
High school diploma or GED, or one to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

CDL.
Ability to operate varied types of heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

Train and develop an hourly workforce to promote safe and efficient operations in accordance with company policies, MSHA requirements, and other regulations.
Manage day-to-day operational activities, including 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, and oversee facility and roadway maintenance.
Manage product quality control and continuous production improvement.
Oversee day-to-day general 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.
Communicate and coordinate with shop personnel on repairs and document all repairs.
Lead weekly employee safety toolbox discussions on topics relevant to tasks, locations, equipment, and plant hazards.
Follow all company policies and perform other duties as assigned by management.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance at the worksite or assigned work location.
Complete work accurately, thoroughly, and on time; monitor work quality and follow through on commitments.
Treat others with respect and consideration.