Plant Operations Lead: Safety, Quality & Reliability

Globe Metallurgical; Wallace (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ferroglobe is seeking a Plant Operator to lead day-to-day operations at our aggregate processing site, ensuring safety, production, quality and maintenance goals are met. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems and strong front-line leadership to coordinate operations and maintenance in a fast-paced facility.

The position emphasizes safety, lean improvements, and data-driven decision making, with broad responsibilities across operations, maintenance, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in industrial plant operations (aggregates, mining, minerals processing, cement, or similar).
• Electrical experience: hands-on troubleshooting of industrial electrical systems (motors, VFDs, sensors, basic controls) and safe work/LOTO practices.
• Mechanical experience: crushers, screens, conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, belts, pumps, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems.
• 2+ years of supervisory/lead experience directing hourly teams in a 24/5 or 24/7 operation.
• Working knowledge of MSHA regulations and requirements (Part 46 or Part 48); ability to lead compliance on shift.
• Proficiency with CMMS, basic Excel/Google Sheets, and production reporting.
• Strong communication, situational leadership, and decision-making skills.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical certificate or apprenticeship a plus.

Responsibilities

• Champion a zero-incident culture; lead daily toolbox talks, JSAs, and near-miss reviews.
• Enforce MSHA, OSHA, and company policies; ensure risk assessments and LOTO procedures are followed.
• Conduct and document inspections (equipment, guarding, fall protection, housekeeping) and drive timely corrective actions.
• Ensure contractor management, site orientation, and permits are executed to standard.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee daily plant operations (crushing, screening, conveying, washing, stockpiling, loadout).
• Optimize throughput, yield, and product quality within specification while minimizing downtime and waste.
• Monitor process KPIs (TPH, OEE, availability, utilization, moisture, gradation) and adjust settings/flows as needed.
• Coordinate raw material and finished inventory levels; support logistics/dispatch for on-time shipments.
• Apply strong electrical and mechanical skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues on MCCs, VFDs, motors, conveyors, crushers, screens, pumps, sensors, and PLC-interfaced devices.
• Prioritize CMMS work orders, plan PMs, manage spare parts needs, and support weekend/turnaround work.
• Lead root cause analyses (RCAs) and corrective/preventive actions to improve equipment reliability.
• Ensure products meet gradation and cleanliness specs; partner with QA for sampling, testing, and corrective actions.
• Implement Lean/5S practices and small-capital or no-cost improvements to enhance safety, quality, and cost.
• Maintain accurate daily reports: production, downtime, safety, training, inspections, and environmental checks.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

MSHA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

Ferroglobe is seeking a Plant Operator to lead day-to-day operations at our aggregate processing site, ensuring safety, production, quality and maintenance goals are met. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems and strong front-line leadership to coordinate operations and maintenance in a fast-paced facility.

The position emphasizes safety, lean improvements, and data-driven decision making, with broad responsibilities across operations, maintenance, and