Site Operations Manager

Carmeuse; Kentucky; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmeuse in Kentucky seeks a Site Operations Manager to lead mine and plant operations, driving safety, quality, and budget adherence. You will supervise production and maintenance leaders, coordinate with regional departments, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer and company goals.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on oversight of operations, with a focus on safety, cost control, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mining, Business or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in mining, heavy industrial, or engineering industries.
• 5+ years of managerial experience with increasing responsibility.
• Outstanding leadership, judgment and mature business skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and resolve problems; detail & process oriented.
• Understanding of plant equipment – mechanical/electrical.
• Demonstrated success in driving cultural turnarounds.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Create and sustain a zero-injury culture, monitor effectiveness and drive improvements.
• Provide leadership and ensure adherence to safety rules and regulations while planning resources and budgets.
• Monitor environmental compliance and housekeeping standards.
• Interface with regulatory agencies as required and maintain community relations.
• Develop and execute site plans for company initiatives and goals.
• Ensure product quality and adjust production plans to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Change management

English fluency

Education

B.S. in Engineering / Mining / Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

• Reports to: Area Operations Manager
• Direct reports: Mine Production Manager, Plant Production Manager, Maintenance Manager, Process Engineer
• Functional relationship: Regional Functional Departments including Capital Projects, Finance, Maintenance, Quality, and

Responsibilities

• Create and sustain a zero-injury culture, monitor effectiveness, and make changes to sustain.
• Provide leadership and ensure all company and Mine Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations are observed and practiced by employees. This includes planning the necessary resources and budgeting to accomplish site safety goals and administer safety initiatives.
• Monitor and ensure environmental compliance and housekeeping standards are met.
• Interface with regulatory agencies as required.
• Maintain community relations.
• Develop and execute site plans for the implementation of company initiatives.
• Ensure quality of product and adjust production plans to meet customer requirements.
• Understand, manage and follow the collective bargaining agreement.
• Implement training plans to provide employees with the necessary training to perform their job safely and effectively.
• Drive site performance through effective use of management principles, consistent processes, continuous improvement and non‑conformance resolution, Management of Change (MOC), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Monitor, maintain and manage the Industrial Plan including prioritization of capital projects, work and implementation.
• Routinely monitor key performance indicators, identifying opportunities for improvement and making plans to improve.
• Manage overtime requirements to meet sales, production and maintenance requirements.
• Ensure the execution of daily production plans. Explain significant variances from the plan and provide leadership to improve.
• Monitor workload to evaluate, recommend and implement proper staffing levels.
• Monitor costs and implement cost reduction projects consistent with budget, business plans, quality requirements, and available resources.
• Drive the formulation of business plans and budgets, and the achievement of approved goals and objectives.
• Support development of personal and professional direct reports.

Authority

• The Site Operations Manager has responsibility for overall site management and performance of site employees.
• Must interpret policies, procedures and goals of the organization for subordinates. Responsible for subordinates' performance.
• SAP requisition approvals, staff leaves of absence, expense reports, and headcount adjustment authorizations.

Key Performance Indicators

• Through leadership, drive a safety and continuous improvement culture.
• Safety, Environmental, Governmental and Legislative compliance.
• Operating and capital spending compared to budget; as approved annually.
• Lime, Stone Production, Fuel Ratios, Gas Usage, Overtime, etc. targets and site maintenance reliability.
• Successful management of assigned employees. Lead site group to greater efficiency.
• Optimize processes, spending, cost management and customer satisfaction.
• Meet or exceed agreed goals and targets on a consistent basis.
• Follow standard procedures and implement consistent processes.
• Staff to achieve maximum performance. Promote growth, development, succession planning and strategic workforce planning.
• Also responsible for administering Personal Improvement Plans and Individual Development Plans.

Basic Requirements

• Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Mining, Business or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ progressive experience in mining or heavy industrial or engineering industry.
• Minimum of 5+ years managerial experience with increasing responsibility.
• Outstanding leadership, judgment and mature business skills, with the ability to establish a strong rapport with senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, strong organization and prioritization skills; detail & process oriented with strong problem resolution abilities.
• Understanding of basic workings of plant equipment – mechanical/electrical.
• Demonstrable success in cultural 'turn around'.
• Proven in leading operational excellence through applying behavior-based management.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Knowledge

• Operational management.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Carmeuse policies, processes, and procedures.
• Experience in mining and/or heavy engineering industry.
• Continuous improvement and/or manufacturing business sector.
• Technical creditability as it relates to industry, with a preference on mining and kilns Skills.
• Ability to lead and build relationships across the organization.
• Establish strong team environment within the site.
• Demonstrate high business acumen. Build appropriate aspects of the business plan, budgets, and achieves goals and objectives.
• Ability to manage operational systems while providing oversight to various activities within the region.
• Maintain positive and responsive interpersonal relationships.
• Work collaboratively with other departments and across organizational boundaries.
• Demonstrate strong prioritization, organization and facilitation skills; e.g. planning, organizing, problem solving, analytical, decision making, and multi-tasking.
• Demonstrate strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate technical, managerial, and business topics to all audiences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and technical aptitude.
• Forward thinking and challenge the status quo.
• Effective in change management.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions provided such accommodations do not create undue hardship to the company.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arm; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and is occasionally required to stand. The job may also require working on occasion at heights. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, provided such accommodations do not create undue hardship to the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Carmeuse is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that fosters equal opportunity and creates a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.