Operations Superintendent Job at U.S. Silica Company, Madison, MS

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  • U.S. Silica Company
  • Madison, MS

Job Description

U.S. Silica is a global performance materials company and a leading producer of commercial silica that is used in a variety of industrial applications and the oil and gas industry. U.S. Silica’s wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics®. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics® is an innovative leader in proppant storage, handling, and well-site delivery, dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer, and more efficient.

Over its 125-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics, and materials science that enables it to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 600 diversified products to customers across our end markets. U.S. Silica's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling, and well-site delivery, dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer, and more efficient. The Company has 28 operating mines and processing facilities and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.

The Operations Superintendent will report directly to the Production Manager and will supervise 4 shift Supervisors. This position will be responsible for all the facets of a plant processing and packaging operation including bulk loading in both railcars and trucks in a union environment. This role involves coordinating production schedules, managing staff, and ensuring that all production processes run smoothly and efficiently. Work closely with other departments to meet organizational objectives and adherence to high standards of safety and quality. In addition, this role requires strategic planning to optimize production processes and the ability to resolve any issues that may arise during the production cycle.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the plants’ compliance with all Federal and State regulations, operating permits, and US Silica policies and procedures
  • Ensure proper training and documentation is complete for all employees of the operations on all production job postings.
  • Ensure that mechanical and electrical issues are being addressed by working with the maintenance planner scheduling repairs and PM’s.
  • Supervise and coordinate daily production activities
  • Collaborate with the quality control team to maintain product standards
  • Develop and implement production schedules
  • Monitor production processes and identify areas for improvement
  • Evaluate equipment performance and maintain machinery
  • Prepare and maintain production reports
  • Coordinate with other departments to meet production goals
  • Resolve operational issues and troubleshoot problems

Operations:

  • Implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements
  • Supervise and coordinate daily production activities
  • Collaborate with the quality control team to maintain product standards
  • Develop and implement production schedules
  • Monitor production processes and identify areas for improvement
  • Evaluate equipment performance and maintain machinery
  • Prepare and maintain production reports
  • Coordinate with other departments to meet production goals
  • Resolve operational issues and troubleshoot problems
  • Implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements

Process Improvement:

  • Implement 5Sthoughout the operation.
  • Train and assist Supervisors on details plans around housekeeping standards.
  • formulate and execute a plan for correcting the problem
  • Identify process bottlenecks and causes of substandard performance

Asset Management:

  • Assume “ownership" of the process equipment
  • Work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure preventive maintenance is performed and the equipment is operating as designed
  • Ensure shipped product meets all customer requirements including product quality parameters and freedom from contamination during loading and packaging.

Human Resources:

  • Manage the Production workforce within the bounds of the Labor Agreement
  • Encourage employee participation in problem-solving
  • Maintain an environment of mutual respect
  • Ensure Supervisors are reviewing and editing employees time in the Krones time system.

EHS Duties:

  • Ensure Supervisors are reviewing and editing employees time in the Krones time system.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
  • General safety meetings/inspections
  • Review and make sure all employees workplace exams are being addressed ina timely manner.

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.

Job Tags

Local area, Shift work,

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