Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Operations Manager
Job Location: Lamesa, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Major Purpose:
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Provide for continual improvement in production in order to safely meet customer demands while working to reduce costs and increase productivity.
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Work with operators to collect data in a timely manner for trending, problem solving and root cause analysis
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Coordinate with the maintenance department to schedule preventative maintenance as well as reactive maintenance when unscheduled downtime occurs
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Follow and promote all safety regulations and ensures plant adheres to the company EHS and MSHA policies and regulations.
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Manage the production departments, interface with mine personnel, and coordinate with maintenance, purchasing, customer service and accounting.
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Additional duties as assigned
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences or Engineering AND 10 years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance and/or production. OR High school diploma or GED AND 7 years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance. Mining and leadership experience is a plus.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites.
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Proficient in relevant computer software programs
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Engineering in mining background preferred or equivalent background as Operations Superintendent or manager or in a similar field.
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Minimum of 10 year or more years of progressive experience in mine supervisory/management with approximately 5 years’ experience in a management role.
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Demonstrated track record of developing cost-effective solutions with strong evidence of systemic thinking.
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Strong project management skills, including budgeting, planning, monitoring capital expenditures and a strong record of accomplishment and increased scope of responsibility.
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Must possess the physical ability to maneuver throughout the mine and the plant, ability to perform such activities such as climbing, reaching, stooping, kneeling crouching, standing, walking, pushing and pulling and the ability to lift approximately 10-20 lbs.
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Must be able to handle several tasks at one time and work well with a variety of personalities to achieve continuous improvement.
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Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license.
Required Skills
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Leadership and management
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Production planning and management
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Budgeting and cost control
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Quality, health, safety, and environmental program implementation
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Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
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Relevant computer software programs
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Preferred or Nice-to-have Skills
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Mining and leadership experience
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Engineering background in mining or similar field
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Project management skills
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Systemic thinking and problem-solving