Quarry Superintendent - NW Arkansas

Kemp Quarries • Sulphur Springs, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kemp Quarries Inc. is seeking a Quarry Superintendent for its Northwest Arkansas location. This safety-sensitive role supervises workforce training and development and oversees safe, efficient quarry operations in accordance with company policies, MSHA requirements, and other regulations. The superintendent manages daily operational activities, equipment and plant maintenance, production and quality control, site planning, inventory, and employee safety discussions. The position may require relocation and flexibility to work various schedules, although day shift is typically 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 understanding of process changes needed to obtain and sustain product gradations.
• Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must maintain a safe driving record and have a valid driver’s license.
• 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.
• Willingness to relocate if necessary.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, handle and feel objects, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, and lift objects up to 50 pounds regularly; climb steps or ladders, balance, bend from the trunk, and use vibration-producing tools frequently; and occasionally sit, smell, or lift objects up to 75 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• CDL.
• Ability to operate varied types of heavy equipment.
• One to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, as an alternative or supplement to the stated education level.

Responsibilities

• Supervise training and development of a safe and efficient hourly workforce, applying company policies and procedures and complying with MSHA and other regulatory requirements.
• Conduct 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 the labor force’s 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 inventories of essential fuels, lubricants, oils, equipment, and plant wear parts.
• Coordinate with shop personnel on repairs and document repairs.
• Lead weekly safety toolbox discussions covering 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 and follow through on commitments while completing accurate, thorough, and timely work.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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