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Iron Oak Energy, a leading provider of proppant to the oil and gas industry with a differentiated footprint of low-cost, logistically advantaged mining and terminal assets serving all major U.S. shale basins. Iron Oak Energy Solutions, formed from the strategic combination of Covia Energy and Black Mountain Sand to create a premier frac sand mining company, delivering superior products and solutions to diversified oil and natural gas markets across North America. The combination positions Iron Oak Energy with unmatched scale, reliability, and deliverability to customers in all major oil and gas shale plays.

Iron Oak Energy is looking for a dynamic Production Supervisor who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Crane, TX location. As a Production Supervisor, you will report to the Plant Operations Manager and will directly supervise the production and shipping operations to ensure that output is maximized at the lowest cost while maintaining safety and quality requirements.

• Accept personal responsibility for your own safety by working to maintain a safe work environment and evaluating all tasks utilizing the SLAM risk protocol. Report all near hit incidents, unsafe acts, or situations and injuries immediately to my Supervisor.
• Administer all facets of the safety and health policies while adhering to the SLAM risk method within the sphere of all tasks.
• Advise the Operations Manager of potential problems that might affect the plant's ability to produce in a safe and/or efficient manner.
• Conduct safety meetings with employees as required.
• Directly supervise production activities which include:
  • Mining
  • Wet Processing
  • Screening
  • Drying
  • Resin Coating
  • Shipping
  • Housekeeping
  • Maintenance
• Provide assignments and instructions to employees to ensure continuity of tasks and efforts from shift to shift.
• Devise schedules to fill all orders on time, while minimizing cost and maximizing production.
• Maintain product quality standards in the applicable areas of responsibility.
• Initiate and follow-up on maintenance requests.
• Identify, administer, and/or recommend necessary training needs for the plant operations personnel.
• Monitor manpower requirements and recommend changes.
• Ensure "good housekeeping" in area of responsibility.
• Report major problems to the Plant Management immediately.
• Collect, check, and forward all necessary labor and operating reports.
• Maintain an accurate physical inventory of finished goods
• Regularly initiate or participate on Continuous improvement Teams.
• Work closely with Customer Service to schedule shipments.
• Maintain open communications with subordinates and superiors, both orally and by written reports.
• Handle discipline and first‑step grievances within the production department
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A minimum of 2 years production and shipping experience is required.
• The ideal candidate will be a leader with prior experience supervising in an industrial or mining environment.
• Exhibit a team focus and the ability to achieve results through others.
• Preference given to candidates that have a Bachelor Degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or Technical Field
• Must be able to wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
• 401K with company matching
• Vacation + Paid Holidays
• Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long‑Term Care Insurances
• Employee Assistance Program

Iron Oak Energy is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities based on work‑related factors without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. We offer competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive range of benefits.

This job description reflects the principal functions of the role and may not cover all work requirements. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet exceptional conditions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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