Quarry Manager

Company Description

Blue Mountain Minerals is a surface mining company specializing in limestone mining and manufacturing. The company is the leading supplier of limestone products to a wide variety of industries in California and beyond, varying from agricultural to industrial uses. The company also supplies a significant amount of aggregate rock to local charitable groups and small businesses.

Role Description

Blue Mountain Minerals is looking for a talented Quarry Manager for its mining facility in Columbia, California. The Quarry Manager will report directly to the Plant Manager and will manage and direct quarry and fleet maintenance operations and personnel. The Quarry Manager works closely with other departments, ensuring quarry operations are conducted within safety and regulatory compliance requirements, quality and company guidelines, and that costs, efficiencies and volume targets are maintained at or better than budgeted or standard levels.

Key Responsibilities

· Promotes mine safety through education of employees and proper implementation and enforcement to meet all applicable OSHA and MSHA guidelines.

- Maintains and educates subordinates on all quarry operations and equipment in compliance with all environment regulations and permits and understands the overall significance and ramifications of non-compliance. Regulations include air quality, water quality, land quality, waste disposal, and others that may apply.

- Establish preventive maintenance procedures to maximize quarry uptime and manage costs.

- Actively participates in preparing the mine’s strategic operating plan.

· Coordinates with engineers and geologists to plan and implement extraction processes.

· Monitors production levels and adjusts processes to optimize efficiency.

· Implements quality control measures to ensure materials meet specifications.

· Directs the coordination of quarry operational departments to ensure compliance with company objectives, quality systems, and customer satisfaction.

· Prepares annual operational budget for quarry departments.

· Conducts site inspections and risk assessments.

- Performs other duties as assigned by company Plant Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Expert knowledge in reserves maximization and mine development and planning techniques.

· Expert knowledge in surface mining equipment and technologies.

· Proficiency in relevant software and technology used in quarry management.

· Strong analytical and project management skills.

· Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

· Proven leadership and team management skills.

· Experience with budgeting and financial management.

· Knowledge of relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Education and Experience

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a quarry management role or equivalent management position in related industries.

- 10 years of increasing responsibility in an industrial manufacturing environment.

· Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.

- Proficiency in MS Office suite, QC/QA systems, and mine planning software.

Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.

Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $185,000.00 plus up to 15% annual bonus, based on performance.

Full Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, and Life insurance.

401(k) plan with company match.

Accrued Vacation, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays.

Employees also benefit from an employee discount program on products.

This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Employee discount

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Relocation assistance

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Education:

- Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

- English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

- Columbia, CA 95310 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Columbia, CA 95310: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person