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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mining, Business, or a related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in mining, heavy industrial operations, engineering, or a related industry.
• Minimum of five (5) years of management experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Mining, manufacturing, or heavy industrial operations.
• Operational leadership and management principles.
• Safety and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Continuous improvement methodologies and operational excellence systems.
• Budget development and financial management.
• Maintenance and reliability programs.
• Labor relations and collective bargaining agreements.
• Industrial equipment and systems, including mechanical and electrical fundamentals.
• Exceptional leadership and people management capabilities.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization abilities.
• Effective change management and continuous improvement leadership.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate technical, operational, and business information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and organizational boundaries.
• Results-oriented mindset with demonstrated success in driving accountability and performance.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading large operational teams in a manufacturing, mining, or industrial environment preferred.
• Experience leading cultural transformation or performance improvement initiatives is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and sustain a zero-injury culture throughout the site.
• Provide leadership to ensure compliance with all company safety policies as well as MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) regulations.
• Plan, allocate, and manage resources and budgets necessary to achieve site objectives.
• Monitor environmental performance and ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations.
• Maintain site housekeeping standards and environmental stewardship practices.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and facilitate inspections, audits, and reporting requirements.
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous safety improvement.
• Direct all site operations to ensure production, maintenance, and quality objectives are achieved.
• Develop and execute site operational plans aligned with organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure production schedules and customer requirements are met while maintaining product quality standards.
• Monitor and optimize key performance indicators, identifying opportunities for operational improvements.
• Ensure execution of daily production plans and address significant variances through corrective actions.
• Manage industrial plans, including prioritization, planning, budgeting, and implementation of capital projects.
• Oversee maintenance reliability programs to maximize equipment availability and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Management of Change (MOC), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), non-conformance management, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets.
• Monitor costs and implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining safety, quality, and production standards.
• Manage overtime requirements to support business needs while controlling labor costs.
• Ensure efficient utilization of resources and achievement of financial objectives.
• Support the development and execution of business plans designed to improve productivity and profitability.
• Lead, coach, and develop site leadership and supervisory personnel.
• Ensure employees receive appropriate training to perform their duties safely and effectively.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, employee development, and performance management processes.
• Manage employee performance through goal setting, coaching, performance reviews, Personal Improvement Plans (PIPs), and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Administer and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable work environment.
• Maintain positive relationships with community stakeholders and local organizations.
• Partner effectively with corporate, regional, and site leadership teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to achieve operational and business objectives.

Benefits

• Group medical/pharmacy insurance options
• Dental insurance & Vision insurance
• A 401k account with company matching contribution
• Annual Incentive Program
• A robust Wellness program with financial rewards
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Optional Insurance to provide additional coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no additional cost