Quarry Manager

Specialty Granules; Annapolis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Granules is seeking a Quarry Manager to ensure safe and efficient mining operations, including initial crushing stages, in compliance with permits. The role requires proactive leadership of direct reports and hourly personnel, with a focus on building a highly competent, collaborative team.

You will coordinate with engineers, geologists, surveyors, and contractors, develop short- and long-term strategies, and drive data-driven improvements across production phases to guarantee a steady

Qualifications

• Experience leading mining or processing operations.
• Strong safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Proven ability to develop short and long-term production strategies.
• Experience budget planning and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mine extraction, processing, and distribution with safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers, geologists, surveyors, and contractors on projects.
• Develop short- and long-term strategies to optimize reserves and operations.
• Collect data to train operators and improve performance with best practices.
• Prepare reports and maintain data and records as required.
• Manage crushing and screening plant operations and training.
• Direct staff and equipment to optimize performance and meet KPIs.
• Foster growth of production personnel and address disciplinary matters.
• Budget development, capital requests, and spend management.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Operations Management

Team Leadership

Strategic Planning

Budgeting

Cross-functional Collaboration

Job description

Company Introduction:

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Job Summary:

The Quarry Manager's role is to ensure the safe and efficient execution of mining operations
and initial crushing stages in compliance with all pertinent permits. This position demands a
dedication to achieving success and a proactive, adaptable approach to changing conditions.
Furthermore, it requires a strategic assessment of all mining operation phases to guarantee a
consistent supply of rock for the manufacturing operations it supports. The supervision of both
direct reports and their hourly personnel is an essential aspect of this role. The objective is to
foster a highly competent, skilled, knowledgeable, and collaborative team that is empowered to
excel.

Essential Duties

• Manage the extraction, processing, and distribution of materials from the mine site, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with safety, environmental, and legal standards.
• Collaborate with professionals such as engineers, geologists, surveyors, and contractors to plan and implement mining projects effectively.
• Developing short and long term strategies to optimize reserves and mining operations.
• Gather data to develop a targeted training program to improve operator performance utilizing best mining practices.
• Accurately and timely prepare required reports and maintain accurate data and other records as required.
• Ensure efficient operations of the assigned crushing and screening plant. Ensure operators are appropriately trained, and uphold SGI standards.
• Efficiently manage staff and equipment to optimize operational performance. Set key performance indicators and achieve related goals.
• Effectively direct and manage staff and equipment resources to optimize operational performance outcomes. Establish measurable key performance indicators and drive the achievement of targeted goals.
• Foster the professional growth of assigned production personnel by providing skill development opportunities aligned with future career aspirations and business needs.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and address disciplinary matters as required.
• Oversight of equipment availability and optimizing uptime.
• Development for capital request for new equipment or equipment overhauls.
• Budget preparation and managing spend to the approved budget.

Level Based Competencies

• Safety Leadership
• Emotional Intelligence Essentials
• Communication
• Positive approach
• Planning and organization
• Operational decision making
• Guiding team success
• Resolving Conflict

Technical Knowledge/Skills