Operations Manager at U.S. Silica in Ottawa, IL

Operations Manager

Location: Ottawa, IL, United States

Primary point of accountability for daily plant operating performance. Guides, organizes, and directs the hourly production work force in conjunction with front line supervisors. Ensures day to day coordination between plant operations needs and maintenance strategy to ensure equipment is maintained in satisfactory condition. Controls plant costs through effective planning and management. With assistance from Corporate Engineering, ensures development and execution of production activities as outlined within the operation plan. Oversees training, implementation, and maintenance of quality, health, safety, and environmental programs. Develops and holds accountable operations supervisors. Assists the Plant Manager with development and execution of capital and annual budget plans. Performs administrative duties required to meet job goals including planning, budgeting, scheduling and reporting.

• Leading daily activities in both operations and maintenance departments, develops supervisors and holds employees accountable
• MSHA compliance, hazard identification and building a strong safety culture
• Prioritize competing operational and maintenance needs
• Improve plant performance
• Control labor, maintenance spending, operating costs and capital expenditures
• Manage preventative maintenance, equipment availability, downtime and maintenance planning.
  

• Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles. Performs complex tasks typically following established processes. Leads and directs the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions. May independently manage a significant function or business process instead of staff. Primarily focused on administering established policies and procedures but may have some impact on departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change.
• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites especially Excel and Word
• Solid background in Operations planning programs like JD Edwards.
• Engineering in a manufacturing background preferred or equivalent background as Operations Supervisor in a similar field.
• Must be able to handle several tasks at one time and work well with a variety of personalities in an effort to achieve continuous improvement.