Production Manager

Charlotte, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Allied Reliability is seeking a Production Manager to manage the production of sand and gravel operations that meets or exceeds specifications required for the production of sand and gravel products. The PM will align with the organization down to the front line to give direction and push implementation of the organizations strategy to fulfill its vision and mission.

Responsibilities:

Create and sustain a zero injury culture and monitor effectiveness of initiative
Provide leadership to ensure all company safety rules and regulations in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act are observed by all employees; includes planning the necessary resources in manpower and budgeting to accomplish site safety goals in the PaSSE and SHARP plans.
Drive systematic approach in all facets of operations with a focus on continuous improvement in order to generate higher ROI and workflow optimization
Execute and contribute to a long range vision for the quarry by implementing agreed programs to ensure attainment of business plan for growth and profit with emphasis on long term principals sustainability and a creative work environment
Assist in overall plant planning selecting the proper equipment and establishing the required manpower levels
Keep abreast of new equipment and technology so as to operate the sand and gravel facilities at the lowest cost possible
Ensure regulatory compliance with federal and provincial environmental regulations for the facility
Interface with MOL/MSHA and other governing agencies at local and federal level
Monitor environmental compliance
Ensure quality of product during process and ensure compliance to ISO quality system
- Develop corrective action plans for prevention of future customer complaints
- Monitor quality program including non-conformance resolution
- Ensure the Management System is effective and well understood by all employees
- Establish document and ensure compliance with work instructions to define and control the production process
Implementation of training plans to provide employees with the necessary training to perform their job safely and effectively
Monitor the overburden removal to maintain significant stone reserves
Management of products produced to determine capability and customer requirements
Manage tasks to meet sales production training and maintenance requirements
Know and follow the collective agreement
Oversee overtime requirements to meet sales production and maintenance requirements
Work closely with the Maintenance team to maximize efficiency and minimize unscheduled down time in the quarry and associated plants
Ensure the execution of the daily production plan and oversee necessary arrangements to keep plant running during breakdowns; generate maintenance request notifications as needed
Routinely monitor key performance indicators identifying opportunities for improvement and making appropriate supervisory and management personnel aware of the findings
Attend and provide input during the daily continuous improvement meeting
Explain significant variances from daily plan and recommend changes that will upgrade the running of the limestone facility
Review barriers identified during shift turn over meetings to develop and monitor action plans to overcome the obstacles
Provide feedback to the maintenance team to support operational objectives
Verify procedures and work instructions are effective and being followed
Establish document and ensure compliance with work instructions to define and control the production process

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Business or related field
Minimum of 10 years managerial experience with increasing responsibility as well as progressive experience in the mining industry
Demonstrated the ability to effectively lead a production team
Experience in dealing with Provincial and Federal regulatory agencies and how they impact the safety and environmental aspects of the business; Industry background in manufacturing related to mining stone processing cement plants etc.
Positive and proactive attitude with ability to address issues and implement solutions
Understanding of basic workings of heavy equipment
Detail and process oriented with strong problem resolution abilities
Must be able to work in a team environment and willing and able to adapt to fast-paced changing environments

Create and sustain a zero injury culture and monitor effectiveness of initiative
Provide leadership to ensure all company safety rules and regulations in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act are observed by all employees; includes planning the necessary resources in manpower and budgeting to accomplish site safety goals in the PaSSE and SHARP plans.
Drive systematic approach in all facets of operations with a focus on continuous improvement in order to generate higher ROI and workflow optimization
Execute and contribute to a long range vision for the quarry by implementing agreed programs to ensure attainment of business plan for growth and profit with emphasis on long term principals sustainability and a creative work environment
Assist in overall plant planning selecting the proper equipment and establishing the required manpower levels
Keep abreast of new equipment and technology so as to operate the sand and gravel facilities at the lowest cost possible
Ensure regulatory compliance with federal and provincial environmental regulations for the facility
Interface with MOL/MSHA and other governing agencies at local and federal level
Monitor environmental compliance
Ensure quality of product during process and ensure compliance to ISO quality system
- Develop corrective action plans for prevention of future customer complaints
- Monitor quality program including non-conformance resolution
- Ensure the Management System is effective and well understood by all employees
- Establish document and ensure compliance with work instructions to define and control the production process
Implementation of training plans to provide employees with the necessary training to perform their job safely and effectively
Monitor the overburden removal to maintain significant stone reserves
Management of products produced to determine capability and customer requirements
Manage tasks to meet sales production training and maintenance requirements
Know and follow the collective agreement
Oversee overtime requirements to meet sales production and maintenance requirements
Work closely with the Maintenance team to maximize efficiency and minimize unscheduled down time in the quarry and associated plants
Ensure the execution of the daily production plan and oversee necessary arrangements to keep plant running during breakdowns; generate maintenance request notifications as needed
Routinely monitor key performance indicators identifying opportunities for improvement and making appropriate supervisory and management personnel aware of the findings
Attend and provide input during the daily continuous improvement meeting
Explain significant variances from daily plan and recommend changes that will upgrade the running of the limestone facility
Review barriers identified during shift turn over meetings to develop and monitor action plans to overcome the obstacles
Provide feedback to the maintenance team to support operational objectives
Verify procedures and work instructions are effective and being followed
Establish document and ensure compliance with work instructions to define and control the production process

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Business or related field
Minimum of 10 years managerial experience with increasing responsibility as well as progressive experience in the mining industry
Demonstrated the ability to effectively lead a production team
Experience in dealing with Provincial and Federal regulatory agencies and how they impact the safety and environmental aspects of the business; Industry background in manufacturing related to mining stone processing cement plants etc.
Positive and proactive attitude with ability to address issues and implement solutions
Understanding of basic workings of heavy equipment
Detail and process oriented with strong problem resolution abilities
Must be able to work in a team environment and willing and able to adapt to fast-paced changing environments