Senior Mineral Operations Lead

Covia; Pardeeville (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Healthcare Benefits -medical

401K with company matching

Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays

Disability plans and Life / AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Covia, Portage, WI, seeks an Operations Manager to direct production, shipping, and maintenance, driving plans to achieve goals at the lowest cost while prioritizing safety and product quality. The role requires leading teams, overseeing capital projects, and partnering with the Plant Manager for excellence initiatives.

The candidate will have strong experience in heavy industry, supervisory roles, and proven ability to optimize operations, reduce waste, and improve productivity in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical major strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of related heavy industry experience required.
• 2+ years of front-line supervisory experience required.
• Management experience in leading and developing teams to deliver results.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct mining, processing, and shipping activities with emphasis on safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Lead continuous improvement to reduce costs and boost productivity and quality.
• Coordinate and direct subordinates to meet output and quality targets.
• Recommend changes in methods, equipment, and processes to improve performance and profitability.
• Assist Plant Manager with operations reports, IFS uploads, and variance comments.
• Support capital projects and maintenance planning to meet long-term plant needs.
• Oversee hiring of hourly employees and ensure safe labor relations.
• Inspect production and maintenance records to identify and address issues.

Skills

Leadership experience

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical major

Job description

Covia, Portage, WI, seeks an Operations Manager to direct production, shipping, and maintenance, driving plans to achieve goals at the lowest cost while prioritizing safety and product quality. The role requires leading teams, overseeing capital projects, and partnering with the Plant Manager for excellence initiatives.

The candidate will have strong experience in heavy industry, supervisory roles, and proven ability to optimize operations, reduce waste, and improve productivity in a