Plant Manager

SLAMcore; Elburn (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SLAMcore is seeking a Plant Manager in Elburn, IL for a full-time role overseeing the mining of raw materials and production of shippable product. You will plan, direct, organize, coordinate and control operations to meet Dispatch requests cost-effectively, while ensuring quality products at the plant.

You will manage staffing, inventory, and inter-department coordination with Aggregate Operations, Fleet Maintenance and Quality Control to optimize productivity and safety.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in plant operations and production planning.
• Experience managing safety, quality and environmental programs.
• Ability to coordinate multiple departments and staffing levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, directing, organizing and controlling plant production.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance at the site.
• Coordinate with Dispatch, Fleet Maintenance and Quality Control.
• Manage staffing and inventory to meet demand.
• Develop production strategies to raise productivity and reduce costs.
• Schedule maintenance and supervise plant personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field

Job description

Plant Manager

Elburn, IL

Full Time

ABOUT THE ROLE

The basic function of the Plant Manager is to provide the necessary leadership to plan, direct, organize, coordinate and control the mining of raw materials and the production of shippable product at the assigned Plant in a manner to meet Aggregate Dispatcher requests on a timely and cost efficient basis. The Plant

Manager will be tasked with ensuring that an appropriate quality product is made at the Plant.

The Plant Manager will ensure proper staffing and monitoring of the inventory status at the Plant and in addition will coordinate activities with the following departments: Aggregate Operations Department -Dispatch, Fleet Maintenance Department, and Quality Control Department of the Region in addition Regional

Administration/Financial function.

The Plant Manager will analyze and monitor production efficiency / productivity to ensure the Company is fully utilizing on site vehicles and plant equipment at the assigned location. In addition, the Plant Manager will develop mining and production strategies and tactics to ensure an approach to raise productivity levels,

maintaining safety as a top propriety, while controlling the costs of the assigned location.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Consistently identify new operational opportunities and develop strategies for accomplishing the
• attainment of improved efficiency and productivity.
• Address the needs of the customer while at the same time promoting and protecting the long-term
• interests of the Company.
• Initiate and implement production and scheduling related programs, strategies and techniques that result
• in increased productivity, and maintain safe operations of the assigned Plant, while containing the
• budgeted expenses of the assigned plants.
• Manage the performances of subordinate personnel, work independently, meet deadlines and manage
• the assigned Plant with fiscal integrity.
• Delegate responsibilities; must be able to objectively evaluate the performance of subordinates; and must
• be able to hold others accountable in a constructive manner.
• Participate in Company safety inspections as well as MSHA inspections.
• Communicate with site crew which includes plant operator, loader operators and laborers. Depending on
• labor situation and plant size may need to load and/or be part of operating crew.
• Supervise team to maintain production and efficiency. Schedule production and execute preventative
• maintenance routines
• Maintain sufficient inventory levels at site to service customers’ needs
• Coordinate safety issues and investigate incidents with safety department. Ensure environmental
• compliance, rehabilitation and meeting permit obligations
• 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 5 or 7 years of equivalent experience

Field of Study Preferred: Mining Engineering, Management

Required Work Experience: 5-7 years Aggregate Mining and related Raw Materials Plant Production

experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Client approved
• Personal Protection Equipment, including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable
• law, 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.