Associate Operations Manager Jobs in Beatrice, NE

Company Background
Beatrice Sand & Gravel, a NEBCO Company, mines aggregates near Fairbury, Beatrice and Alexandria, Nebraska. Concrete aggregate, road surface/construction material, and landscaping rock are the main products from our locations. For more information, visit www.beatricesandandgravel.com.

NEBCO, Inc.
NEBCO's story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska.  Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska's most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses.  For more information about NEBCO, visit www.nebcoinc.com.

Position Summary
The Seitz Quarry Operations Manager directs production, distribution, and operations for the limestone mining plant and be able to meet the demands of a 12 hour per day, 5.5 day a week operation and continually balance the competing needs of maintenance and production and safety by performing the following duties personally or through support staff. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. This position responds to on-call emergency issues and must live within 30 miles of the worksite.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Manages and develops personnel to assure production activities and priorities for products are developed and maintained according to effective operations and cost factors.

Coordinates production activities with management, sales, procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment. 

Establish production and quality control standards, and manage quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.

Coordinates storage and placement of materials and product with yard personnel.

Develops maintenance plan and guidance procedures for maintenance program.

Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems.

Reviews production costs and product quality and modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of the operation.

Revises production schedules and priorities as a result of equipment failure or operating problems and inventory requirements.

Coordinate and supervise any alterations in plant design.  Estimates and develops costs for major repairs and renovations to the operation. Consults with consultants or engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products

Provides up-to-date status on support or production activities to appropriate parties.

Confers with customers and representatives of associated industries to evaluate and promote improved and expanded services in area.  Provides sales support, scheduling and customer service skills for competing and diverse requests.

Maintains all regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance and reporting requirements.  Guides and enforces safety and environmental programs and procedures. 

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

The position supervises employees who are typically machine operators and other personnel from the plant which include rock drillers, blasting personnel or vendors, haul truck operators, plant operators, loader operators, scale operators, and other general equipment operators and labor. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience:   

• Associates degree from college or technical school; and
• one year previous management experience; or
• equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:   

• Valid Driver's License
• MSHA Miner certification or ability to obtain and maintain within reasonable time after hire.
• Must obtain a valid Explosive Use Permit from the Nebraska State Patrol. 
• Must be able to qualify as the responsible person for Explosives for the ATF. 

Other Qualifications:

• Background in mining or heavy construction is helpful.
• Previous management experience preferred with emphasis in managing labor pools, scheduling production, maintaining quality control standards, maintaining raw materials.
• Mechanical aptitude required. Preference is given to incumbents with previous electrical and mechanical experience. 
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to operate multiple pieces of heavy machinery such as a loader, skid loader, motor grader, and crane is necessary. 
• Knowledge of or become knowledgeable regarding gradation: sampling, testing, calculating, reporting, and adjusting.           
• General math skills required for production and inventory reporting.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Basic computer skills required to manage production and performance within the reporting systems of the company.
• Must be able to physically lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Must have exceptional people management skills.
• Must be detail oriented with an ability to coordinate multiple tasks at one time.  
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to speak effectively with employees of organization.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 
• Ability to solve complex mechanical problems.
• Must also have the ability to deal with a variety of situations related to managing and motivating employees.
  

Condition of Employment
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with fit for employment screening (if required) are conditions of employment.