Company Introduction:

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Job Summary:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

● Ensure safety, quality, production and housekeeping standards are met at all times

● Conduct contactor safety inspections per SGI policy

● Lead and manage assigned production personnel to safely meet/exceed all manufacturing goals

● Develop and improve assigned production personnel skills in preparation for future career opportunities

● Know and understand all product specifications for primary/mill/intermediate/HLP/UMPP

● Clearly understand the process and equipment locations

● Conduct root cause analysis to identify and correct the root causes of events, as opposed to simply addressing their symptoms.

● Accurately and timely prepare required reports and maintain accurate data and other records as required

● Schedule/plan manpower and production schedules

● Effectively communicate maintenance needs with maintenance supervisors, maintenance manager, production supervisors and operations manager

● Notification of downtime to management with clear/detailed explanation of issues as required

● Write clearly defined work orders and develop SOP’s for department

● Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings using Lean Manufacturing principles, continuous improvement and problem solving techniques where applicable

Level Based Competencies

Safety

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Positive Approach Creating a Culture of Trust

Emotional Intelligence Essentials

Coaching

Adaptability

Resolving Conflicts

Guiding Team Success

Driving for Results

Technical knowledge/skills

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or other Continuous Improvement and problem solving technique

Root Cause Analysis experience or other problem solving technique.

Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) Planning, Raw Materials management, and Constraint

Management knowledge

Demonstrate thorough knowledge of MSHA standards

General knowledge/skills

Good decision making skills

Good organizational skills

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Proficient verbal and written communication skills

Leadership/Supervision

Ability to lead employees and a desire and willingness to drive change in improving operations

Education/Experience

Minimum High School Degree/GED Equivalent College Degree and/or Trade Certification Preferred

Minimum 1-2 years supervisory experience in a mining/manufacturing operation

Dimensions

No. of direct reports: 5-15

No. of indirect reports: 0

Budget Responsibility: No

Travel Requirements: Limited domestic travel

Working Conditions: Work is performed in enclosed facilities and outdoor areas where extremes of heat, cold, dust, noise, wet conditions and rough terrain exist. Up to 30% of the work is administrative in nature.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged sitting/standing, lifting objects (up to 50 lbs), extended regular hours, bending, climbing, kneeling, stooping

At Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). If you are currently an SGI employee, please do not apply here. Please apply through the "Jobs Hub" section, which can be accessed under your Apps in Workday.

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