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U.S. Silica Company · 1 day ago

Operations Manager

Middleton, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life, positioned for strategic growth in both Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. The Operations Manager will guide and direct the workforce, manage plant operations, and ensure effective planning and execution of production activities while maintaining quality and safety standards.

ManufacturingMineralMining

Hiring Manager

Stephanie Garcia, SHRM - CP

Responsibilities

Guides, organizes, and directs the hourly work force to meet or exceed all safety, operational and quality goals

Assures stationary and mobile equipment is operated properly in accordance with best practices

Long term planning including projects, process development, budgeting, and operational schedules

Training and maintenance of quality, safety, environmental, and health programs including audit and development activities

Plans and schedules operations in conjunction with maintenance in order to meet sales requirements

Additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Operations planningMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMicrosoft ExcelJD EdwardsSafety programsQuality programsEnvironmental programsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering, or equivalent experience in mining or operations supervision, with at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in an industrial production environment

Leadership skills are a plus

A high school diploma or GED with at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in production management

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites especially Excel and Word

Solid background in Operations planning programs like JD Edwards

Must be able to handle several tasks at one time and work well with a variety of personalities in an effort to achieve continuous improvement

Must possess the physical ability to move throughout the plant and perform activities such as climbing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, and pulling

Must also be able to lift approximately 25 pounds

Must possess a valid driver's license