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Operations Supervisor
U.S. Silica
Crane, USA
Full-time
Mid · 5+ years experience
Onsite
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Qualifications
- High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate required.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in production, plant operations, or a similar industrial environment, preferably within mining, aggregates, or mineral processing.
- Previous experience providing leadership, supervision, or operational oversight in a production or industrial setting.
- Strong understanding of production processes, equipment operations, and workplace safety practices.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and make sound operational decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify operational issues and implement effective solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and all levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to coordinate production schedules, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative and team-oriented approach.
- Preferred Qualification
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience in mining, aggregates, sand processing, or a similar heavy industrial environment.
- Working knowledge of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations and mining safety requirements.
- Experience operating forklifts or other industrial equipment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and production-related computer systems.
- Experience with warehouse operations, inventory management, or material handling processes.
- Additional technical education, vocational training, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant hands-on experience.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily production activities across assigned shifts or operational areas to ensure production goals, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently achieved.
- Provide leadership, direction, and support to production employees, promoting accountability, teamwork, productivity, and a strong safety culture.
- Collaborate with the Operations Superintendent to develop, implement, and execute production plans that align with operational objectives and business priorities.
- Plan, coordinate, and schedule necessary equipment downtime and maintenance activities in collaboration with production and maintenance departments to minimize operational disruptions.
- Monitor production performance, identify operational inefficiencies, and recommend improvements to increase productivity, equipment reliability, and overall plant performance.
- Communicate production challenges, equipment concerns, staffing needs, and operational issues to the Operations Superintendent while proactively identifying and implementing solutions.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and enforcing safety programs, procedures, and initiatives to maintain compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Promote a proactive safety culture by identifying potential hazards, addressing unsafe conditions, and ensuring employees consistently follow established safety procedures.
- Oversee assigned production areas, ensuring equipment and processes operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established operating procedures.
- Coordinate with maintenance, safety, quality, and other departments to support operational continuity and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor employee performance, provide coaching and guidance, and identify training and development opportunities to strengthen team capabilities.
- Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, schedules, and other operational documentation required to support business objectives.
- Support troubleshooting efforts and assist in resolving production or equipment-related issues to reduce downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
- Ensure effective communication and coordination between rotating shifts, including accurate shift handoffs and timely reporting of operational concerns.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred Qualification
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience in mining, aggregates, sand processing, or a similar heavy industrial environment.
- Working knowledge of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations and mining safety requirements.
- Experience operating forklifts or other industrial equipment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and production-related computer systems.
- Experience with warehouse operations, inventory management, or material handling processes.
- Additional technical education, vocational training, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant hands-on experience.
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