Production Manager

Job-ID: 193594Category: OperationsLocation: BUTLER, KY, United StatesWorkplace: On-siteSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-07-15The Production Manager is responsible forManaging the workforce to ensure the production of lime or stone meets or exceeds specifications.Participate in safety training. Ensure that preventive action is taken to avoid nonconformities relating to product, process or the quality system. Participate in the coordination of repairs during outages to maintain a safe and effective flow of work to reduce downtime.Responsibilities (main areas of responsibilities of the position)Provide leadership to ensure all company safety rules and regulations in accordance with regulatory agencies are observed by employees. This includes planning the necessary resources in manpower and budgeting to accomplish site safety goals and administer safety initiatives.Interface with regulatory agencies as requiredEnsure quality of product during process and adjust production plans to meet customer requirementsManage overtime requirements to meet sales, production and maintenance requirementsActively participate in the weekly scheduling meeting between maintenance and productionProvide technical and tactical support to the Maintenance Team, Engineer and Production SupervisorsEnsure the execution of the daily production plan. Explains significant variances from the plan and provides leadership for improvements within the operations groupsUses the production modules under the SAP systemEnsure operations personnel perform quality workParticipate in the daily morning production meeting to communicate with production and maintenanceOversee necessary arrangements to keep plant running during breakdownsProvide feedback to the maintenance team to support operational objectivesProvide feedback to the operation team on goals and expectations statusQualified candidates will have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Mining, Business or related field2+ years Manager experience in heavy industrial manufacturing environment; previous experience as department manager or superintendent for larger facilities would also be a fit; industry background in manufacturing related to mining, paper mills, steel plants, refractory, heavy equipment fabrication, stone processing, cement plants, etc. preferredExtensive knowledge and background in operations supply chain business processes, continuous manufacturing and production processes, and working contemporary concepts of continuous improvement and Lean ManufacturingPositive & proactive attitude with ability to address issues and implement solutionsDemonstrable success in cultural 'turn around' a plusProven in leading operational excellence through applying behavior based managementPrior experience demonstrating effective management skillsDemonstrable team work and maturity with a strong work ethicFluency in spoken and written EnglishKnowledge:Knowledge of operational managementKnowledge of people management skills and working in a union environmentExperience in mining and/or heavy manufacturing industryTechnical credibility as it relates to industry, with a preference on mining and kilnsDemonstrated ability to assess organizational and people issues, provide coaching and mentoring, and deliver solutions that improve facility performanceSkills:Demonstrate ability to lead in a peer environment without an authoritarian rolePossess skills in system, project and people management and oversee various actives while motivating and guiding others to accomplish common goalDemonstrate ability to facilitate a team in achieving their goals through facilitation and leadershipDemonstrate conceptual thinking, with the skill to see the big picture and understanding the wider knowledge in context with the organization’s strategyAbility to maintain positive and responsive interpersonal relationshipsAbility to work collaboratively with other departmentsMentors others and delegates tasks while being responsible to othersOrganization and facilitation skills; planning and organizing, problem solving, analytical, decision making, multi-taskingPossess customer service focus that anticipates both internal and external customers in a manner that shows a commitment to continuous improvement and delivers a high quality outputDemonstrate strong reporting and presentation skillsExcellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organizationManages conflict with a win-win approachStrong analytical and technical aptitudeAbility to lead and support trouble shooting and problem solving of operational issuesPossess personal initiatives; self- starterDemonstrated ability to assess organizational and people issues, provide coaching and mentoring, and deliver solutions that improve facility performance; Demonstrated ability to take initiative, strong organization and prioritization skillsDemonstrates the ability to apply appropriate conflict management strategies to ensure conflicts are resolved to the benefit of all partiesEstablishes and maintains highly productive working relationships across the organization with all groups within the region and the company; demonstrating respect for conflicting points of view, listens to others, and builds strong working relationshipsDemonstrates excellent technical writing and computer skills for producing SOP, reports, and other appropriate communicationsKnows appropriate negotiating tactics and is able to negotiate win/win agreements without compromising principlesAbout the organizationYou 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 has over three dozen production facilities across the U.S. and Canada.About the companyREADY 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.