Quarry Manager

Job

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers.

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• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

The Quarry Manager coordinates and supervises quarry operations to ensure an adequate amount of raw material from the quarry is available to meet plant production needs. This position makes decisions regarding quarry operations and maintenance and in analyzing unusual problems and situations. The position exercises direct or indirect supervision over all quarry employees and provides oversight esport. of capital expenditures for the quarry and involvement in the preparation and control of the quarry budget ainsi.

• Prom יד​or and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Establishes, communicates, and assigns job responsibilities, goals, and performance standards for employees within the Quarry Department. Evaluates job performance.
• Performs surveillance of quarry maintenance and operations by conducting inspections.
• Ensures conduct and/or participates in quarry department safety meetings and safety inspection of work areas and performs periodic spot checks. Ensures quarry personnel complies with safety rules and regulations. Oversees all aspects of the maintenance department.
• Monitors production needs to ensure enough rock is available and ready for use in manufacturing. Promotes job performance mill through motivation, establishing goals, and providing feedback.
• Oversees all aspects of the quarry department when explosives are used in quarry operations, and ensures that an appropriate amount of explosives are available for use, and are properly stored. Evaluates performance and recommend merit increases and promotions.
• Maintains specified records of quarry and mining activities. Promote job performance through motivation, establishing goals, providing feedback obtaining, coordinating, and supervising the work of contractors as required for specified repairs.
• Prepares reports and other specified paperwork as requested by management. Meets with vendors regarding new maintenance equipment and other supplies needed for executing maintenance responsibilities.
• Supports and participates in plant/quarry safety and environmental programs. Inspects work sites to make sure proper cleanup procedures have been executed. Is an active participant and leader in the Maintenance Excellence Process.
• Cooperates with other department managers in coordinating production operations with the quarry operations to supply the needed amount of raw materials from the quarry while providing maintenance time on quarry equipment. Actively supports and participates in plant safety and environmental programs.
• Assists in planning plans long‑term quarry development goals, including mine exploration, with assistance as needed. Coordinates with plant management on priorities and schedules for plant projects not necessarily directly related to plant equipment operation.
• Assists with the preparation of annual budgets and specifications on purchased equipment. Coordinates purchased material with plant needs. Works with Planner to review, plan schedule and supervise all maintenance repair and preventive/predict
  
  Natur maintenance activities for the plant. Investigates and resolves unusual problems or difficulties in maintenance projects.
• Maintains awareness of current industry trends and practices by reading trade and industry magazines. Specifies engineering data and solicits competitive pricing on the purchase of major equipment and parts.
• Schedules…