Quarry Manager

Lafarge Africa Plc; Exshaw; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Quarry Manager to lead a team in the safe and efficient production of raw materials. This role involves overseeing quarry operations, ensuring quality control, and developing strategic plans for resource management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and safety skills while managing mobile equipment maintenance. Join a collaborative work culture that values safety and innovation, and contribute to the growth of a leading building solutions provider in North America.

Benefits

Flexible Health & Dental benefits

Generous Pension Plan

Access to online learning platforms

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Service recognition awards

Financial support for new parents

Collaborative work culture

Company-provided PPE

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience managing open pit mines.
• Eligibility to obtain a surface mine blasting certificate is a definite asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct Quarry personnel to safely produce raw materials.
• Manage limestone quarry operations and develop mining plans.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Safety Leadership

Quality Control Systems

Mechanical Capabilities

Human Relations Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Mining Engineering

Tools

Mobile Equipment Maintenance

Plant Production Systems

Job description

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Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Quarry Manager's primary responsibility is to lead, guide and direct Quarry personnel and other activities of the quarry to safely produce the quantity and quality of raw materials at the lowest possible cost.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

• Monitors daily production, blast layout and patterns, drilling operations, blasting operations, safety, staffing, training, labour relations, primary crushing and stacking of raw materials.
• Leads and serves as a role model in the areas of environmental stewardship, leadership, teamwork, customer focus, and continuous improvement to ensure alignment with the company’s vision and critical success factors.
• Manages a limestone quarry operated by Lafarge, and two smaller quarries operated by a contractor.
• Reviews, confirms, and executes the long term mining plan such that sufficient reserves are located verified in quality, planned for mining and prepared sufficiently in advance to support uninterrupted quarrying activities. Executes the mine reclamation plans for all quarries.
• Develops a plan for the high magnesium rock, which is not used by the plant
• Develops crushing strategies for all additives and limestone and resolves material handling issues (shale, red shale, gypsum, iron, sandstone, etc).
• Looks for synergies with the utilization of the primary crusher and A&C. Develops a mining plan which includes consideration for A&C needs.
• Reduces the plant’s operating cost of the quarry with A&C and integrates A&C operation into the quarry for mutual benefits.
• Manages all aspects of mobile equipment maintenance at the Exshaw Cement Plant. Direct oversight of scheduling and maintenance of mobile equipment at the site. Responsible for mobile equipment maintenance budget and costs. Embraces best practices, processes and tools to ensure mobile maintenance activities are optimized and costs are best in class. Effectively utilizes Lafarge’s maintenance programs to ensure the proper scheduling of activities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Field of Study Preferred: Mining Engineering
Required Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience managing open pit mines and mobile mining fleet and/or raw material handling systems
Required Training/Certifications: Valid Driver’s License
Travel Requirements: 5%

Additional Requirements:

• Comprehensive understanding of plant production, plant and equipment maintenance, quality control, and supervisory practices and principles.
• Strong understanding of quality control systems and the various levers affecting a long-term, stable raw material feed
• Eligibility to obtain a surface mine blasting certificate is a definite asset.
• Strong leadership skills, good human relations skills, and competent mechanical capabilities are required.
• Knowledgeable of regulatory agencies and issues of compliance.
• Strong safety leadership experience is required.
• Significant, successful supervisory experience of both hourly and supervisory personnel.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible Health & Dental benefits coverage for you and your dependants
• A generous Pension Plan designed to support you through various stages of your career and life
• Access to voluntary programs like RRSP and TFSA for future financial planning
• Healthy Living support through an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), offering confidential assistance for work, health, or life challenges
• Easy access to mental health and well-being support
• Service recognition awards to celebrate your contributions
• Perks & discounts on a variety of products and services
• Access to online learning platforms, financial educational assistance, and a culture that fosters career growth and opportunities
• Financial support for new parents beyond statutory benefits
• An inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves
• A collaborative work culture in a supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Company-provided personal protective equipment ensuring your safety and comfort on the job where applicable

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, will be required.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.