The primary duties of the Plant Manager will include required direct contact with department managers/supervisors and plant operating personnel, oversight of operating policies and procedures, review and development of plant annual capital and operating budgets, and coordination and communication with other internal departments at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise department managers and hourly employees for the operation
• Effectively and economically meet safe production, product quality, and operating requirements according to company policies and procedures in a sustainable manner
• Oversee the preparation and review of and compliance with the annual plant operating and capital expenditure budgets.
• Manage to completion some capital improvement projects.
• Assist in the development of short and long-range goals and objectives for the operation.
• Drive the implementation of operational excellence initiatives that will lead to world class results.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Business Administration, or related fields required; a combination of education and experience may be considered. Master’s Degree a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in management.
• Knowledge of mining and processing of industrial minerals preferred.
• Currently holds - Certified Virginia miner certification or the ability to pass the certification within 6 months. 
• Basic knowledge of the function of mineral processing equipment preferred.
• Lean and Maintenance Excellence experience preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable of industrial management, mining, or processing methods and procedures
• Must be skilled in addressing personnel issues (such as identifying training needs, performance. measurement, motivation, and skills development), able to identify skillset requirements at plant operational levels, and organize Human Resources to obtain optimum efficiency and results.
• Must be able to develop and sustain an atmosphere of cooperation between salaried and hourly employees, customers, and community leaders while maintaining the objectives of the operation.
• Ability to identify root causes of industrial and organizational problems and then utilize recognized problem-solving skills to solve and implement effective solutions.
• Must have the creative ability to recognize and solve complex operational problems and develop innovative solutions to the operation’s needs.
• Extensive knowledge in mining and mineral processing, including grinding and packaging.
• Skilled in advanced (Lean) manufacturing techniques.
• Strong organizational and human relations skills to effectively interact with internal and external parties
• Must be an effective communicator – both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of accounting systems and financial management analysis is important.
• Must have ability to work after hours/weekend (on-call) schedule.
• Must have valid Driver’s license and liability insurance.