Job Description

Company Introduction:

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Essential Duties

• Safely and economically produce quality products for SGI customers while ensuring the safe, reliable operation of plant equipment and mechanical systems.
• Be a role model for safety, while driving a continuous improvement culture within your work group.
• Lead, manage, and develop work skills of employees.
• Manage costs at the lowest possible level while producing quality products on-time in quantities required by the production plan.
• Lead and manage special projects.
• Ensure safety, quality, production, and housekeeping standards are met at all times
• Acquire and demonstrate thorough knowledge of MSHA standards
• Use good organizational and time management skills
• Lead and manage assigned production and/or maintenance personnel to safely meet/exceed all established goals and/or objectives
• Team player - positive interaction and participation on teams
• Know and understand all product specifications
• Clearly understand the process and equipment locations
• Excellent trouble shooting skills
• Effective verbal/written/listening communications skills
• Proficient computer skills – email, spreadsheets, Maximo
• Accurately and timely preparation of required reports and maintaining accurate data and records as required
• Schedule/plan manpower and/or production schedules
• Notification of downtime to management with clear/detailed explanation of issues as required
• Write clearly defined work orders and develop SOPs for department

Competencies

• Decision Making

Qualifications Required

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) /GED Equivalent Required
• College Degree and/or Trade Certification Preferred
• One (1) year of general understanding of the Plant process, such as Quarry, Mill, Color Plant, and Load out.
• One (1) year knowledge of MSHA standards

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform a variety of craft management duties in connection with installation and maintenance of a wide variety of equipment.
• Ability to perform data entry and maintain computer files.
• Safety of others when repairing or leading.
• Keeping equipment in operation during scheduled production hours.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems in a mining/manufacturing operation
• Evaluate planned methods and procedures used on a wide variety of jobs.
• Diagnose problems with equipment and decide on corrective actions and resource allocation.
• Use all types of mechanical hand tools.
• Use personal computer keyboard.
• Fill out requisition forms.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong relationship building and customer service skills

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Occasionally
• Extreme heat - Occasionally
• Humid -
• Wet - Occasionally
• Noise - Occasionally
• Hazards -
• Temperature Change -
• Atmospheric Conditions -
• Vibration -

At Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). If you are currently an SGI employee, please do not apply here. Please apply through the "Jobs Hub" section, which can be accessed under your Apps in Workday.

SGI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SGI complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.