Quarry Manager

Oldcastle; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Pay

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement, part of the CRH family, seeks a Quarry Manager to supervise quarry operations, manage safety, and oversee maintenance and budget planning. The role requires leadership of quarry staff and coordination with plant management to ensure steady raw material supply for production.

The position emphasizes safety, cost control, and compliance with MSHA and environmental standards, offering growth opportunities across North America within the Ash Grove / CRH network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mining, geology, or engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of mining operations experience.
• Minimum of 5 years as a quarry supervisor preferred.
• Proficient in English; strong leadership and communication.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Establish job responsibilities, goals, and performance standards for quarry staff.
• Oversee maintenance and inspections of quarry equipment.
• Monitor rock production to meet manufacturing needs.
• Coordinate with plant management on project priorities.
• Prepare budgets and oversee quarry expenditures.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Project planning

English communication

Budgeting

Troubleshooting

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in mining, geology, or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job ID: 525883 Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas, LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, is one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

Summary

The Quarry Manager coordinates and supervises quarry operations to ensure an adequate amount of raw material from the quarry is available to meet plant production needs. This position makes decisions regarding quarry operations and maintenance and in analyzing unusual problems and situations. The position exercises direct or indirect supervision over all quarry employees and provides oversight of capital expenditures for the quarry and involvement in the preparation and control of the quarry budget.

What you'll be contributing

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines
• Establishes, communicates, and assigns job responsibilities, goals, and performance standards for employees within the Quarry Department. Evaluates job performance.
• Performs surveillance of quarry maintenance and operations by conducting inspections
• Ensures conduct and/or participates in quarry department safety meetings and safety inspection of work areas and performs periodic spot checks. Ensures quarry personnel complies with safety rules and regulations. Oversees all aspects of the maintenance department.
• Monitors productions need to ensure enough rock is available and ready for use in manufacturing. Promotes job performance through motivation, establishing goals, and providing feedback.
• Oversees all aspects of the quarry department when explosives are used in quarry operations, and ensures that an appropriate amount of explosives are available for use, and are properly stored. Evaluates performance and recommend merit increases and promotions.
• Maintains specified records of quarry and mining activities. Promote job performance through motivation, establishing goals, and providing feedback obtaining, coordinating, and supervising the work of contractors as required for specified repairs.
• Prepares reports and other specified paperwork as requested by management.
• Meets with vendors regarding new maintenance equipment and other supplies needed for executing maintenance responsibilities.
• Supports and participates in plant/quarry safety and environmental programs. Inspects work sites to make sure proper cleanup procedures have been executed.
• Is an active participant and leader in the Maintenance Excellence Process
• Cooperates with other department managers in coordinating production operations with the quarry operations to supply the needed amount of raw materials from the quarry while providing maintenance time on quarry equipment.
• Actively supports and participates in plant safety and environmental programs
• Assists in planning Plans long-term quarry development goals, including mine exploration, with assistance as needed.
• Coordinates with plant management on priorities and schedules for plant projects not necessarily directly related to plant equipment operation.
• Assists with the preparation of annual budgets and specifications on purchased equipment.
• Coordinates purchased material with plant needs.
• Works with Planner to review, plan schedule and supervise all maintenance repair and preventive/predictive maintenance activities for the plant.
• Investigates and resolves unusual problems or difficulties in maintenance projects.
• Maintains awareness of current industry trends and practices by reading trade and industry magazines.
• Specifies engineering data and solicits competitive pricing on the purchase of major equipment and parts.
• Schedules repairs and other maintenance with Maintenance Department as needed.
• Orders and obtains parts and equipment as needed.
• Coordinates with storeroom personnel concerning the number of supplies and parts needed for maintenance activities.
• Works with Planner to compile records and data regarding maintenance projects and prepares reports for management
• Ensures that maintenance personnel complies with plant and MSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Participates in labor contract negotiations.
• Investigates problems and try to resolve them before they become grievances.
• Meets with union representatives as needed.
• May conduct and/or participate in the plant/union safety committee activities.
• Conducts monthly safety meetings and trains employees on safety regulations and standards.
• Evaluates safety hazards on a proactive basis and investigate accidents.
• Collaborates with Plant Manager to discuss goals, strategic planning, etc., and ensures that these directives are achieved.
• Participates in labor contract negotiations.
• Investigates problems and try to resolve them before they become grievances.
• Meets with union representatives as needed.
• Conducts monthly safety meetings and trains employees on safety regulations and standards.
• Evaluates safety hazards on a proactive basis and investigate accidents.
• Reviews and approves all invoices when Plant Manager is not at the plant.
• May perform other Plant Manager duties on a relief basis.
• Recommends improvements and other types of suggestions to improve plant and quarry productivity, employee morale, etc.
• Review maintenance reports analyzing trends.
• Assists Plant Manager in preparing annual budgets for company executives.
• Evaluates performance and recommend merit increases and promotions.
• Recommends improvements and other types of suggestions to improve plant productivity, employee morale, etc.

To succeed in this position, you will need

• 4 year/Bachelor's Degree in mining, geology, or engineering required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mining operations
• Minimum of 5 years as a quarry supervisor preferred
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills
• Ability to lead/manage others
• Ability to instill a commitment to organizational goals
• Knowledge in a regulated environment
• Ability to quickly troubleshoots and resolves problems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to be highly thorough and dependable
• Knowledge of quarry operations, including optimizing quarry resources and design, mine planning, use of equipment, and proper procedures for using explosives safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) safety regulations as well as state and federal mining laws.
• General knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) environmental regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly
• Ability to work under general supervision with specific policies, practices, and objectives.
• Ability to refer to supervisor for clarification.
• Knowledge of Mining/Geology principles and procedures.

What's next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals. The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/DisabilityCRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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