Field Operations Supervisor - Mining & Plant

Standard Sand & Silica Company; Ivey (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Sand & Silica Company in the United States (Ivey, GA) seeks a Plant Supervisor to oversee daily mine and plant production, ensuring safe, efficient, and quality operations. You will lead equipment operators and maintenance staff, coordinate production schedules, and monitor performance while maintaining field visibility and collaboration with Operations and Quality teams.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three to five years experience in aggregate, sand processing, mining, or related heavy industrial operation.
• At least one to two years of supervisory experience required.
• Experience operating or supervising screens, conveyors, wash plants, pumps, and mobile equipment.
• Experience working in an MSHA-regulated environment.
• Experience coordinating production and maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operation of mine, material handling systems, and plant.
• Assign employees and equipment based on production priorities and requirements.
• Coordinate daily production schedules with management and communicate expectations.
• Monitor production rates, inventory, equipment utilization, and material flow.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained throughout the mine, plant, work areas, and equipment.
• Promote a strong safety culture and enforce safety policies and PPE standards.
• Lead or participate in safety meetings, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Provide direct supervision and coaching to assigned personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Safety consciousness

Operations coordination

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Team building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MSHA certification

Job description

Standard Sand & Silica Company in the United States (Ivey, GA) seeks a Plant Supervisor to oversee daily mine and plant production, ensuring safe, efficient, and quality operations. You will lead equipment operators and maintenance staff, coordinate production schedules, and monitor performance while maintaining field visibility and collaboration with Operations and Quality teams.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and effective communication.