Director of Milling Services

Keeley Construction Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Construction is seeking a Director of Milling Services to lead and optimize all milling operations, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency. You will manage schedules, equipment maintenance, and budgets while mentoring a high-performing team.

The role requires a strategic leader with extensive milling experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and a proven track record in process improvements. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in milling operations with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of milling processes, equipment, and technologies.
• Proven track record in process improvements and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and direction to the milling team.
• Oversee milling operations including scheduling, production planning, and equipment maintenance.
• Identify opportunities to improve milling processes and enhance product quality.
• Develop and manage budgets for milling operations and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Recruit, train, and mentor milling personnel to develop a high-performing team.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate activities and achieve objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Promote a safe work environment and ensure safety regulations are followed.
• Prepare and present regular reports on milling operations and project updates.

Skills

Milling leadership

Process improvements

Team management

Budget management

Safety leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive. Keeley Construction is looking for a Director of Milling Services to join our team. This role requires a strategic leader with extensive experience in milling processes, equipment management, and personnel supervision. You will play a pivotal role in optimizing milling operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met or exceeded.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and direction to the milling team
• Oversee all aspects of milling operations, including scheduling, production planning, and equipment maintenance
• Identify opportunities to improve milling processes and enhance product quality
• Develop and manage budgets for milling operations, implementing cost‑saving initiatives
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Recruit, train, and mentor milling personnel to develop a high‑performing team
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate activities and achieve organizational objectives
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce downtime
• Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Prepare and present regular reports on milling operations and project updates

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in milling operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of milling processes, equipment, and technologies
• Proven track record of driving operational excellence and implementing process improvements
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards in the milling industry
• Leadership experience in a unionized environment is a plus

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