Knowledge Operations Manager Jobs in Covington, KY

1. Reports to:  Area Operations Manager

2. Direct reports to him/her:

Mine Production Manager

Plant Production Manager

Maintenance Manager

Process Engineer

3. Functional relationship:

Regional Functional Departments including Capital Projects, Finance, Maintenance, Quality, and

Logistics

Peers within mid-level management positions in North America

Carmeuse Engineering and Technical Group

Corporate Functional Departments

CLS Operational and Leadership Team(s)

4. Responsibilities

Create and sustain a zero-injury culture, monitor effectiveness, and make changes to sustain.

Provide leadership and ensure all company and Mine Safety and Health Administration rules and

regulations are observed and practiced by employees. This includes planning the necessary resources and

budgeting to accomplish site safety goals and administer safety initiatives

Monitor and ensure environmental compliance and housekeeping standards are met

Interface with regulatory agencies as required

Maintains community relations

Develop and execute site plans for the implementation of company initiatives

Ensure quality of product and adjust production plans to meet customer requirements

Understand, manage and follow the collective bargaining agreement.

Implement training plans to provide employees with the necessary training to perform their job safely and

effectively

Drive site performance through effective use of management principles, consistent processes, including

continuous improvement and non-conformance resolution, Management of Change (MOC), and Root

Cause Analysis (RCA)

Monitor, maintain and manage the Industrial Plan including prioritization of capital projects, work and

implementation.

Routinely monitor key performance indicators identifying opportunities for improvement and making appropriate supervisory and management personnel aware, making plans to improve and then executing these plans. Manage overtime requirements to meet sales, production and maintenance requirements Ensure the execution of daily production plans. Explains significant variances from the plan and provides leadership to improve. Monitor workload to evaluate, recommend and implement proper staffing levels Monitor costs and implement cost reduction projects which are consistent with the budget and business plans, quality requirements, and available resources Drive the formulation of business plans and budgets, and the achievement of approved goals and objectives Support development of personal and professional direct reports

5. Authority

The Site Operations Manager has responsibility for overall site management

Performance of site employees

Must interpret policies, procedures and goals of the organization for subordinates. Responsible for

subordinates' performance

SAP requisition approvals, staff leaves of absence, expense reports, and headcount adjustment

authorizations.

6. Key performance indicators

Through leadership, drive a safety and continuous improvement culture

Safety, Environmental, Governmental and Legislative compliance

Operating and capital spending compared to budget; as approved annually

Lime, Stone Production, Fuel Ratios, Gas Usage, Overtime, etc. targets and site maintenance reliability

Successful management of assigned employees. Lead site group to greater efficiency through his/her

team members

Optimize processes, spending, cost management and customer satisfaction

Meet or exceed agreed goals and targets on a consistent basis

Follow standard procedures and implement consistent processes.

Staff to achieve maximum performance. Promote growth, development, succession planning and

strategic workforce planning (where applicable). Also responsible for administering; Personal

Improvement Plans and Individual Development Plans.

7. Basic requirements Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Mining, Business or a related field Minimum of 5+ progressive experience in mining or heavy industrial or engineering industry Minimum of 5+ years managerial experience with increasing responsibility Outstanding leadership, judgment and mature business skills, with the ability to establish a strong rapport with senior management Demonstrated ability to take initiative, strong organization and prioritization skills; detail & process oriented with strong problem resolution abilities Understanding of basic workings of plant equipment - mechanical/electrical Demonstrable success in cultural 'turn around' a plus. Proven in leading operational excellence through applying behavior-based management Fluency in spoken and written English

8. Needed Knowledge and Skills (Technical knowledge required by the position)

Knowledge

Operational management Leadership and people management skills Carmeuse policies, processes, and procedures Experience in mining and/or heavy engineering industry Continuous improvement and/or manufacturing business sector Technical creditability as it relates to industry, with a preference on mining and kilns Skills Ability to lead and build relationships across the organization Establish strong team environment within the site Demonstrate high business acumen. Build appropriate aspects of the business plan, budgets, and achieves goals and objectives Ability to manage operational systems while providing oversight to various activities within the region Ability to maintain positive and responsive interpersonal relationships Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and across organizational boundaries Demonstrate strong prioritization, organization and facilitation skills; e.g. planning, organizing, problem solving, analytical, decision making, and multi-tasking, etc. Demonstrate strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate technical, managerial, and business topics to all audiences Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization Strong analytical and technical aptitude Forward thinking and challenge the status quo Effective in change management

9. Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions provided such accommodations to not create undue hardship to the

company.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; walk; sit; use of hands and

fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arm; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or

hear; and taste or smell; and is occasionally required to stand. Additionally, the job required the employee to work

on occasion at heights.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job

include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust

focus.

10. Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

with disabilities to perform the essential functions, provided such accommodations do not create undue hardship

to the company.

You will be part of Carmeuse North America, a Rock-Star team of 2500 workers and employees bringing with them their own culture and specific needs. The North American headquarters is located in Pittsburgh, PA and has over three dozen production facilities across the U.S. and Canada.