Production Supervisor

Job Title

Operation Supervisor

Job Description

The Operation Supervisor will guide, organize, and direct the hourly workforce in conjunction with managing plant operations. This position will plan and schedule production and mining activities to meet production goals as well as work towards controlling plant costs through effective planning and management.

Responsibilities

Operations:

• Supervise the efficient operation of the mine and processes within established parameters
• Leads and directs the operations work force under the direction of the plant manager
• Plan and schedule necessary downtime with production departments
• Production planning for various products and production units, process troubleshooting, and reporting
• Identify process bottlenecks and causes of substandard performance
• Formulate and execute a plan for correcting problems
• Involve operator and maintenance personnel in the process improvements
• Assume "ownership" of the mine and process equipment
• Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure preventive maintenance is performed and the equipment is operating as designed
• Additional duties as assigned.

Safety Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift inspection on all production equipment during your shift daily and record on daily confirmation sheets
• Ensure the plants' compliance with MSHA regulations, operating permits, and US Silica policies and procedures
• Ensure proper site-training and documentation is complete for all employees, visitors, and contractors prior to exposure to the hazards of the operations
• Follow all company safety and health policies

Customer Service Responsibilities:

• Support daily duties with order processing ensuring orders are uploaded in JDE
• Provide support to customers and carriers with scheduled orders

Quality Responsibilities:

• Provide customers with daily COA's through QAD software
• Ensure shipped product meets all customer requirements including product quality parameters and freedom from contamination during loading or transit

Problem Solving:

• Anticipate problems and prevent them when possible
• Serve as the technical expert in the process area
• Gather information from various sources, identify process or maintenance problems, and generate options for solutions
• Demonstrate sound judgment in choosing a course of action

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED

• Strong industrial background required.

• Prefer 3-5 years' experience with the following skills and equipment:

  • Mineral Processing
  • Slurry Pumping
  • Rotating Equipment
  • Mechanical knowledge
  • Microsoft Office
  • Be willing to be an on-call schedule

About Us

U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B+ in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry-leading last-mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage.

As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For more than 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace.

Job Info

• Job Identification 523
• Job Category Operations
• Locations 150 Coal Canyon Rd, Lovelock, NV, 89419, US (On-site)