Operations Manager

Reports To: Regional Manager, WI Operations Location: Blair / Preston, WI, USA Position Summary: The Operations Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and continuous improvement of multi-site operations, including mining, sand processing, drying, and rail loadout facilities. This role is accountable for delivering safe, compliant, and efficient operations while achieving production, cost, and quality targets. The Operations Manager leads site teams, drives operational excellence initiatives, and ensures alignment with company goals through effective planning, resource allocation, and team development. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management Provide leadership across mining, wet plant, dry plant, and rail operations Lead hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and workforce planning Manage performance, including coaching, reviews, and corrective action Develop supervisors and frontline leaders through training and mentorship Promote employee engagement, accountability, and a high-performance culture Ensure consistent application of company policies and standards Production & Operations Plan, schedule, and coordinate production to meet customer demand Ensure plant performance, uptime, and throughput across all sites Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and take corrective action as needed Partner with quality and logistics teams to meet customer requirements Financial & Strategic Management Develop and manage operating budgets Control costs and optimize resource allocation Track and report on production, efficiency, and cost performance Support long-term planning and capital improvement initiatives Analyze production data and trends to drive continuous improvement Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with regulations Lead safety initiatives, training, and regular safety meetings Respond to incidents and support investigations Maintain strong environmental stewardship and compliance standards Stop work when conditions are unsafe Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, HSE, Mining, and HR teams Communicate performance, risks, and operational updates to leadership Support a positive and professional work environment Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in industrial operations preferred Experience in mining, aggregates, sand processing, or similar industry strongly preferred Proven ability to lead multi-site operations Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills Experience with continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) preferred Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Ability to interpret technical and operational data Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization Proficiency in Microsoft Office and reporting systems Valid driver’s license Why Join Us Lead operations across multiple high-impact facilities Opportunity to drive meaningful improvements and operational excellence Collaborative leadership environment with cross-functional support Competitive compensation and benefits package Source Energy Services’ success is attributed to the passion and commitment of our employees across all levels of the company. We are a company of dedicated, hard-working professionals who proudly work within the energy industry. Be part of a growing, dynamic, and evolving company. #J-18808-Ljbffr