Site Operations Manager

Job TitleSite Operations ManagerJob DescriptionReports to: Area Operations ManagerDirect reports to him/her:Mine Production ManagerPlant Production ManagerMaintenance ManagerProcess EngineerFunctional relationship:Regional Functional Departments including Capital Projects, Finance, Maintenance, Quality, and LogisticsPeers within mid-level management positions in North AmericaCarmeuse Engineering and Technical GroupCorporate Functional DepartmentsCLS Operational and Leadership Team(s)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 initiativesMonitor and ensure environmental compliance and housekeeping standards are metInterface with regulatory agencies as requiredMaintains community relationsDevelop and execute site plans for the implementation of company initiativesEnsure quality of product and adjust production plans to meet customer requirementsUnderstand, manage and follow the collective bargaining agreement.Implement training plans to provide employees with the necessary training to perform their job safely and effectivelyDrive site performance through effective use of management principles, consistent processes, including 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 appropriate supervisory and management personnel aware, making plans to improve and then executing these plans. · Manage overtime requirements to meet sales, production and maintenance requirements · Ensure the execution of daily production plans. Explains significant variances from the plan and provides leadership to improve. · Monitor workload to evaluate, recommend and implement proper staffing levels · Monitor costs and implement cost reduction projects which are consistent with the budget and 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 reportsAuthority:The Site Operations Manager has responsibility for overall site managementPerformance of site employeesMust interpret policies, procedures and goals of the organization for subordinates. Responsible for subordinates' performanceSAP requisition approvals, staff leaves of absence, expense reports, and headcount adjustment authorizations.Key performance indicators:Through leadership, drive a safety and continuous improvement cultureSafety, Environmental, Governmental and Legislative complianceOperating and capital spending compared to budget; as approved annuallyLime, Stone Production, Fuel Ratios, Gas Usage, Overtime, etc. targets and site maintenance reliabilitySuccessful management of assigned employees. Lead site group to greater efficiency through his/her team membersOptimize processes, spending, cost management and customer satisfactionMeet or exceed agreed goals and targets on a consistent basisFollow standard procedures and implement consistent processes.Staff to achieve maximum performance. Promote growth, development, succession planning and strategic workforce planning (where applicable). 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 fieldMinimum of 5+ progressive experience in mining or heavy industrial or engineering industryMinimum of 5+ years managerial experience with increasing responsibilityOutstanding leadership, judgment and mature business skills, with the ability to establish a strong rapport with senior managementDemonstrated ability to take initiative, strong organization and prioritization skills; detail & process oriented with strong problem resolution abilitiesUnderstanding of basic workings of plant equipment – mechanical/electricalDemonstrable success in cultural 'turn around' a plus.Proven in leading operational excellence through applying behavior-based managementFluency in spoken and written EnglishNeeded Knowledge and Skills (Technical knowledge required by the position):Knowledge:Operational managementLeadership and people management skillsCarmeuse policies, processes, and proceduresExperience in mining and/or heavy engineering industryContinuous improvement and/or manufacturing business sectorTechnical creditability as it relates to industry, with a preference on mining and kilnsSkills:Ability to lead and build relationships across the organizationEstablish strong team environment within the siteDemonstrate high business acumen. Build appropriate aspects of the business plan, budgets, and achieves goals and objectivesAbility to manage operational systems while providing oversight to various activities within the regionAbility to maintain positive and responsive interpersonal relationshipsAbility to work collaboratively with other departments and across organizational boundariesDemonstrate strong prioritization, organization and facilitation skills; e.g. planning, organizing, problem solving, analytical, decision making, and multi-tasking, etc.Demonstrate strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate technical, managerial, and business topics to all audiencesExcellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organizationStrong analytical and technical aptitudeForward thinking and challenge the status quoEffective in change managementPhysical 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 of hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arm; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell; and is occasionally required to stand. Additionally, the job required the employee to work on occasion at heights.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job 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.About UsREADY TO JOIN A ROCK-SOLID FAMILY?Carmeuse started out as a small family-run business in Belgium.Today it's a leading global producer of lime, high calcium limestone and dolomitic stone. Its products are essential to energy producers, environmental services, construction and manufacturing.With over 90 production facilities spread across almost every continent, and over 4,500 employees working at Carmeuse every day, the company's most treasured resources are its people.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.About the TeamYou will be part of Carmeuse North America, a Rock-Star team of 2500 workers and employees bringing with them their own culture and specific needs. The North American headquarters is located in Pittsburgh, PA and