Site Manager

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervise all phases of plant operation to assure that production schedules are met and customer demand satisfied.

  • Coordinate production, maintenance, and shipping through consultation with department heads.

  • Review production, quality, and shipping reports on a daily basis.

  • Maintain daily contact with Customer Care Representatives.

  • Check product quality, production and shipments on a routine basis.

  • Consult with Purchasing on purchase and delivery of raw materials.

  • Provide strategic direction to the operation through consultation with the Senior Director Manufacturing and President

• Responsible for the plant safety program and internal and external environmental objectives

  • Plan activities with the Senior EHS/Safety Specialist and safety committee. Be active in accident/incident/near-miss investigations

  • Assist in setting safety and environmental objectives

• Responsible for proper maintenance and housekeeping of plant facilities, purchase of plant operating supplies and equipment.

  • Frequently inspect plant. Review maintenance schedules and procedures with Manager Maintenance

  • Assist department heads in preparation of requests for capital expenditures for equipment and processes.

• Carry out the operating/administrative policies of the company and assure adherence to plant written policies. Report exceptions to the HR Business Partner and Senior Director Manufacturing.

  • Work with Accounting Manager and department heads in preparation of an annual budget.

  • Review cost information daily, weekly, and monthly and suggest initiatives to improve operating costs.

  • Stimulate, lead, and encourage costs reduction projects. Report financial results as necessary.

  • Consult with the HR Business Partner on personnel matters.

  • Evaluate plant performance standards.

  • Assist in preparation of salaried merit reviews and the hourly wage/benefit review. Interpret company/plant policy to department heads and other employees.

• Responsible for providing strategic direction to the operation.

  • Develop long range plans based on company objectives through consultation Senior Director Manufacturing and President

  • Plan for future growth and development through capital investment.

  • Provide for continuous improvement of personnel and plant processes.

  • Direct programs to maintain employee morale at a high level.

Level Based Competencies

• Safety Leadership

• Emotional Intelligence Essentials

• Delegation and Empowerment

• Positive Approach

• Influencing

• Operational decision making

• Guiding team success

• Stress Tolerance

Technical knowledge/skills

• Lean Manufacturing experience

• Root cause analysis skill

• Understanding of preventive maintenance

• Managerial accounting

• Effective cost management of labor and maintenance functions

• Process oriented with a proven record of continuous improvement

General knowledge/skills

• Highly effective communicator

• Very proficient on computer and technology applications

Leadership/Supervision

Establish and maintain standards of performance and accountability

Manage diverse teams

Leadership skills in strengthening a manufacturing environment

Education/Experience*

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field, MBA preferred

• Minimum 5 years managerial experience in a manufacturing operation

Dimensions

No. of direct reports: 10-15

No. of indirect reports: 65-150

Budget Responsibility: Yes

Travel Requirements: +/- 20%

Working Conditions: Office, travel, and outdoors/indoors within a Process Plant and Mine environment

Physical Requirements: Computer, ability to make oral presentations, lifting objects up to 50 lbs., standing or sitting for extended periods, extended or irregular hours, bending, climbing, kneeling, stooping, walking on uneven terrain. Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment and work outdoors in temperature extremes

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.

SGI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of our recruitment and hiring process, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SGI complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.