Site Operations Manager

Pay Scale: $121,900+ DOQ

Benefits Plan

• Group medical/pharmacy insurance options
• Dental insurance & Vision insurance
• A 401k account with company matching contribution
• Annual Incentive Program
• A robust Wellness program with financial rewards
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Optional Insurance to provide additional coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no additional cost

Functional Relationships

The Site Operations Manager collaborates closely with:

• Regional functional departments, including Capital Projects, Finance, Maintenance, Quality, and Logistics
• Mid-level management peers across North America
• Engineering and Technical Group personnel
• Corporate functional departments
• Operational and leadership teams

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Leadership

• Develop, implement, and sustain a zero-injury culture throughout the site.
• Provide leadership to ensure compliance with all company safety policies as well as MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) regulations.
• Plan, allocate, and manage resources and budgets necessary to achieve site objectives.
• Monitor environmental performance and ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations.
• Maintain site housekeeping standards and environmental stewardship practices.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and facilitate inspections, audits, and reporting requirements.
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous safety improvement.

Operational Leadership

• Direct all site operations to ensure production, maintenance, and quality objectives are achieved.
• Develop and execute site operational plans aligned with organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure production schedules and customer requirements are met while maintaining product quality standards.
• Monitor and optimize key performance indicators, identifying opportunities for operational improvements.
• Ensure execution of daily production plans and address significant variances through corrective actions.
• Manage industrial plans, including prioritization, planning, budgeting, and implementation of capital projects.
• Oversee maintenance reliability programs to maximize equipment availability and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Management of Change (MOC), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), non-conformance management, and other operational excellence methodologies.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets.
• Monitor costs and implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining safety, quality, and production standards.
• Manage overtime requirements to support business needs while controlling labor costs.
• Ensure efficient utilization of resources and achievement of financial objectives.
• Support the development and execution of business plans designed to improve productivity and profitability.

Employee and Labor Relations

• Lead, coach, and develop site leadership and supervisory personnel.
• Ensure employees receive appropriate training to perform their duties safely and effectively.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, employee development, and performance management processes.
• Manage employee performance through goal setting, coaching, performance reviews, Personal Improvement Plans (PIPs), and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Administer and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable work environment.

Stakeholder and Community Engagement

• Maintain positive relationships with community stakeholders and local organizations.
• Partner effectively with corporate, regional, and site leadership teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to achieve operational and business objectives.

Authority and Accountability

The Site Operations Manager is accountable for:

• Overall site management and operational performance.
• Performance, development, and engagement of site employees.
• Interpretation and implementation of company policies, procedures, and organizational goals.
• Approval authority for SAP requisitions, employee leave requests, expense reports, and authorized headcount adjustments.
• Allocation of resources necessary to achieve operational, safety, and business objectives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Success in this role will be measured through:

• Safety performance and development of a safety-first culture.
• Compliance with environmental, governmental, legislative, and regulatory requirements.
• Achievement of operating and capital spending targets within approved budgets.
• Production performance, including lime and stone production targets.
• Equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness.
• Fuel efficiency, gas usage, overtime management, and cost control metrics.
• Achievement of customer service and quality objectives.
• Continuous improvement and operational excellence results.
• Employee engagement, development, retention, and succession planning outcomes.
• Consistent achievement of business goals and strategic objectives.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mining, Business, or a related field required.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in mining, heavy industrial operations, engineering, or a related industry.
• Minimum of five (5) years of management experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience leading large operational teams in a manufacturing, mining, or industrial environment preferred.
• Proven success driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and organizational performance.
• Experience leading cultural transformation or performance improvement initiatives is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Mining, manufacturing, or heavy industrial operations.
• Operational leadership and management principles.
• Safety and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Continuous improvement methodologies and operational excellence systems.
• Budget development and financial management.
• Maintenance and reliability programs.
• Labor relations and collective bargaining agreements.
• Industrial equipment and systems, including mechanical and electrical fundamentals.

Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional leadership and people management capabilities.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization abilities.
• Effective change management and continuous improvement leadership.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate technical, operational, and business information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and organizational boundaries.
• Results-oriented mindset with demonstrated success in driving accountability and performance.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit, walk, and occasionally stand.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or operate equipment and controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
• Communicate verbally and hear effectively.
• Occasionally work at elevated heights.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Specific vision requirements include:

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Color vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, provided such accommodations do not create an undue hardship on the organization.

This position operates in both office and industrial environments, including manufacturing and mining facilities. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment, varying weather conditions, elevated work areas, dust, noise, and other conditions typical of mining and industrial operations. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when working in operational areas.

FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Level: Site Leadership
Travel Requirements: Occasional travel as required for business needs, training, conferences, and company meetings.