Industrial Minerals Operations Manager

CRH; Thomasville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Industrial Minerals Operations Manager to lead manufacturing and maintenance departments. This role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and effective team management. You will be responsible for fostering a positive work culture, managing large projects, and ensuring operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for driving enhancements in a dynamic environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving company while developing your professional skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of managerial experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with CAPEX purchasing and project management.
• Knowledge of MSHA regulations and inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to manufacturing and maintenance departments.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives and manage staffing.
• Analyze expenditures and collaborate on policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Continuous improvement methodologies

Decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

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Position Overview

The primary function of this position is to provide direction and leadership to the Industrial Minerals manufacturing and maintenance departments, ensuring customer demands are met or exceeded through cost-effective and operationally sound manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

1. Ensure personal safety and uphold safety and quality standards, following CRH Life Saving Rules.
2. Promote a safe, productive, and sustainable safety culture.
3. Implement and lead continuous improvement initiatives, addressing deficiencies and recommending process enhancements.
4. Develop technical and leadership skills of direct reports and recommend new job opportunities as appropriate.
5. Manage staffing requirements and act as the hiring manager for personnel needs.
6. Establish development plans, provide training, and create growth opportunities for team members.
7. Foster a positive company culture with high morale and performance through motivation and goal setting.
8. Utilize delegation, scheduling, and time management to ensure work is completed efficiently.
9. Review KPIs to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
10. Oversee maintenance and production activities, driving continuous improvement and resource optimization.
11. Analyze expenditures and operational reports to identify profit and performance opportunities.
12. Collaborate with GM and management to develop and implement policies and procedures.
13. Support budgeting, forecasting, and CAPEX processes.
14. Address employee issues promptly and support effective communication across teams.
15. Provide technical support on processing, maintenance, and engineering issues.
16. Ensure alignment between maintenance and operations teams.
17. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to foster a positive work environment.
2. Excellent project management and organizational skills, capable of working under tight deadlines.
3. Self-motivated with initiative and responsibility.
4. Ability to prioritize, coordinate, and delegate effectively.
5. Confident decision-maker, proactive, and innovative thinker.
6. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
7. Experience with CAPEX purchasing, installation, and payback tracking.
8. Experience managing large projects and evaluating CAPEX investments.
9. Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
10. Physical ability to climb ladders, lift heavy objects, and work in challenging environments.
11. Proficiency with PC software including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and AutoCAD.

Experience

1. Minimum 5 years of managerial experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.
2. At least 3 years of project management experience.
3. Knowledge of MSHA regulations and inspection processes.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent plant experience.

Shift

Primarily day shift, Monday through Friday, with rotational weekend on-call responsibilities.