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

Kemp Quarries • Fort Smith, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kemp Quarries Inc. is hiring a Quarry Superintendent for its River Valley Arkansas (Fort Smith area) operations. This safety-sensitive role oversees workforce training and development and daily quarry operations in accordance with company policies, MSHA requirements, and other regulations. The superintendent is responsible for safe, efficient operations, equipment and facility maintenance, production and product quality, site planning, inventory, repair coordination, and employee safety discussions. The position requires working around light and heavy equipment and may require relocation.

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 have a valid driver’s license; CDL is a plus.
• Flexibility to work various schedules; typically, day shift is required.
• Strong work ethic and excellent leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• 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, procedure manuals, and write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
• Follow through on commitments; complete work accurately, thoroughly, and promptly; monitor work quality; strive for timely completion; and treat others with respect and consideration.
• High school diploma or GED; or one to three years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, talking or hearing, and lifting up to 50 pounds; frequently climbing steps or ladders, balancing, bending, and using vibration-producing tools; and occasionally sitting, smelling, or lifting up to 75 pounds. Required vision includes close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• CDL.
• Ability to operate varied types of heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee training and development of a safe and efficient hourly workforce in accordance with company policies, procedures, MSHA requirements, and other regulations.
• Manage daily operations, including MSHA-regulated workplace examinations and pre-shift equipment inspections.
• Validate personnel labor hours; report equipment usage hours and plant production; and maintain pit and plant efficiency.
• Plan and supervise labor force duties, facility and roadway maintenance, product quality control, and continuous production improvement.
• Manage 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.
• Coordinate repairs with shop personnel and document all repairs.
• Lead weekly employee safety toolbox discussions on relevant safety topics and hazards.
• Follow company policies and perform other duties assigned by management.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance at the worksite or assigned work location.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, accident, and life insurance, and flex programs.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• A culture that values and provides loyalty and commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED