Mining Operations Manager - Cement Quarries

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Clinchfield, GA, US, 31013

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Cemex USA is a leader in the building materials industry, known for our innovation, quality, and sustainability. With over a century of expertise, we are committed to delivering products and services that meet the needs of our customers and communities across the globe. At Cemex, we believe in investing in our people, offering opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and the chance to be part of a dynamic team.

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ABOUT THE JOB

We’re looking for a results-driven and experienced Mining Operations Manager to lead and optimize mining operations across our Southeastern U.S. Cement Division, which includes cement plants and quarries in Clinchfield, GA;
Demopolis, AL;
Knoxville, TN; and Miami, FL
. This position will be a member of the Resource & Mine Planning Team, and the role will be responsible for the safety, productivity, efficiency, and short and long-term strategic planning of the division’s SE cement quarries. Working closely with Cement plant Managers, Quarry Managers, the Resource Development team, and other cross-functional departments. This role ensures the consistent supply of quality raw materials to cement plants, while focusing on operational excellence, cost control, and asset optimization.

This position reports via a solid line to the Director of Aggregate & Cement Resources.

WHAT YOU WILL GET TO DO

As the Mining Operations Manager at Cemex
, your responsibilities will include:
• Leadership & Strategyo Direct and lead all mining operations across four Southeastern U.S. Cement quarries.o Provide leadership to Quarry Managers with a dotted line reporting structure, as a member of the Resource & Mining Planning Team.o Drive operational consistency, standardization, and performance improvements across all four quarries.
• Safety & Complianceo Promote and ensure compliance with all MSHA & Cemex safety standards, including participation in company-wide safety programs.o Work with environmental teams to ensure regulatory compliance at all mining sites.
• Operations & Optimizationo Develop and implement mine plans, overburden stripping plans and schedules, and annual budgets.o Oversee quarry material movement and quality to ensure optimal cement feed.o Coordinate quarry blending, development, and long-term reserve utilization.o Supervise KPIs and asset utilization of fixed and mobile mining equipment within the quarries.o Coordinate and manage blasting contractor costs to maximize productivity and reduce oversize waste.o

Track operational hours on mobile equipment and make recommendations to Quarry and Plant Managers when major overhauls are due.
• Budgeting & Cost Controlo Budget and Manage cost centers for all four quarries, working with Cement Plant Managers, Accounting and Procurement teams.o Report monthly costs and identify areas of concern and opportunities for improvement.o Develop and track CAPEX budgets for mobile equipment and optimization projects.
• Collaboration & Coordinationo Work closely with Cement Plant Managers, QC Managers, and the Corporate Resource & Mine Planning team.o Liaise with government agencies, vendors, contractors, and communities as needed.
• Technical Leadershipo Oversee GPS and drone surveying equipment and data quality.o Manage raw material mix designs and support exploratory drilling efforts.o Maintain geological and operational databases and contribute to proper mine planning using block models developed by Resource Team Geologists.
• People Developmento Partner with HR to identify staffing needs and lead recruiting for interns and TDP (Talent Development Program) engineers.o Support onboarding, training, and development of new hires and interns.o This position has two junior Mine Engineers (ME) reporting to them. One ME supports Clinchfield and Knoxville and the other ME will support Miami and Demopolis. The ME’s are responsible for tracking…