Operations Manager Industrial Minerals

Resource Erectors; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Package

401(k) matching

Generous vacation and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Resource Erectors in Madison, WI seeks a Plant Manager to oversee extraction, processing, and logistics operations while ensuring safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

The role leads a team, drives continuous improvement, manages capital projects, and reports on performance with the Plant Manager. You will foster strong employee relations and guide strategic problem-solving to optimize plant output.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in heavy industry, mining or mineral processing preferred.
• At least 2 years in a direct supervisory role.
• Proven leadership with track record of building high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee extraction, processing, and logistics operations with safety, environmental, and quality compliance.
• Apply continuous improvement to enhance quality, minimize waste, reduce costs, and boost output.
• Manage and guide team activities to hit target production levels.
• Propose updates to operational standards, workflows, and equipment.
• Support Plant Manager with operational reports, IFS data management, and monthly variance analysis.
• Collaborate to organize Annual Operational Excellence summit and plant reviews.
• Plan and deliver capital projects and technical modifications to support asset integrity.
• Inform Plant Manager of risks related to personnel, machinery, quality, and logistics.
• Foster positive employee relations and coordinate recruitment of hourly staff.
• Review documentation for accuracy to proactively address issues.
• Direct all plant operations as acting lead during Plant Manager's absence.
• Execute additional operational requirements as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Team management

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

IFS

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all extraction, processing, and logistics operations while maintaining full adherence to safety, environmental, and quality protocols and mandates.




• Apply continuous improvement methodologies to enhance quality, minimize waste, reduce expenditure, and boost overall operational output and efficiency.




• Manage and guide team activities to reach target production levels in line with both immediate and future quality and output goals.




• Propose updates to operational standards, workflows, and equipment to maximize performance, efficiency, and financial returns.




• Support the Plant Manager with the generation of operational reports, IFS data management, and monthly financial variance analysis.




• Collaborate with the Plant Manager to organize and facilitate the site's Annual Operational Excellence summit and regular plant review meetings.




• Manage the planning and delivery of capital projects and technical modifications to fulfill site requirements and support long-term asset integrity.




• Keep the Plant Manager informed regarding existing or emerging risks related to personnel, machinery, quality, safety, and supply chain logistics.




• Foster positive employee relations and coordinate the recruitment process for hourly staff.




• Review operational and maintenance documentation for accuracy and completeness to proactively address potential issues.




• Direct all plant operations as the acting lead during the Plant Manager's absence.




• Execute additional operational requirements as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline is highly preferred.




• At least 5 years of experience in heavy industry is mandatory, with a strong preference for backgrounds in mining or mineral processing.




• Minimum of 2 years in a direct supervisory role is required.




• Proven leadership skills with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.




• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution abilities.




• Proficiency in both verbal and written professional communication.




• Advanced capability in analysis and strategic problem-solving.

• Live the Life-Saving Rules




• Build high-performing work teams




• Focus on customers




• Demonstrate a growth mindset




• Do the right thing, always

The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.

Perks and Compensation:

• Comprehensive Health Package including medical, dental, and vision coverage




• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution matching




• Generous vacation time and paid corporate holidays




• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance options




• Access to a professional Employee Assistance Program

Compensation: $135,000 per year