Operations Manager

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.

Guides, organizes, and directs the hourly work force in conjunction with lead operators. Manages plant operations and works with maintenance to ensure equipment is maintained in satisfactory condition. Controls plant costs through effective planning and management. With assistance from Corporate Engineering, ensures development and execution of production activities as outlined within the operation plan. Assures training, implementation, and maintenance of quality, health, safety, and environmental programs. Assist the Plant Manager with development and execution of capital and annual budget plans. Performs administrative duties required to meet job goals including planning, budgeting, scheduling and reporting.

Essential Job Functions:

- Guides, organizes, and directs the hourly work force to meet or exceed all safety, operational and quality goals.

- Assures stationary and mobile equipment is operated properly in accordance with best practices.

- Long term planning including projects, process development, budgeting, and operational schedules.

- Training and maintenance of quality, safety, environmental, and health programs including audit and development activities.

- Plans and schedules operations in conjunction with maintenance in order to meet sales requirements.

- Additional duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering, or equivalent experience in mining or operations supervision, with at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in an industrial production environment. Leadership skills are a plus. OR A high school diploma or GED with at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in production management.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites especially Excel and Word

- Solid background in Operations planning programs like JD Edwards.

- Engineering in a manufacturing background preferred or equivalent background as Operations Supervisor in a similar field.

- Must be able to handle several tasks at one time and work well with a variety of personalities in an effort to achieve continuous improvement.

- Must possess the physical ability to move throughout the plant and perform activities such as climbing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, and pulling.

- Must also be able to lift approximately 25 pounds.

- Must possess a valid driver’s license.

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. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.

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