Plant Manager

United States – PA – Bellefonte

ABOUT GRAYMONT

Graymont is an emerging global leader in the production and marketing of lime and limestone products. We have operations across North America and in the Asia Pacific region. Graymont’s growing business focuses on technology and application innovation. To achieve this, Graymont supports the training and development of its employees and provides them with opportunities to explore their careers across Graymont’s commercial, technological, engineering, environmental and finance functions, among others. Employees at Graymont receive competitive compensation and health care benefits and may also qualify for financial support for ongoing learning and development to help them reach their full potential. Visit www.graymont.com to find out more.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Plant Manager will manage the plant to ensure the highest standards are achieved in terms of safety, environmental compliance, personnel, plant capacity and efficiency, product quality and availability. The Plant Manager will be responsible for directing, coordinating and overseeing the day to day operations of the plant.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the plant to ensure the highest standards are achieved in terms of safety, environmental compliance, personnel, plant capacity and efficiency, product quality and availability.
• Deliver Graymont’s World Class Vision.
• Enhance the plant social license.
• Ensure plant compliance with all internal and external health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Work with regional operations controller to develop and implement the operating cost and capital plan.
• Continue the enhancement of the existing safety culture such that our people are not injured on or off the job.
• Continue development of an effective team, including self-directed work groups in both the quarry and plant operations that work well across the plant as well as all Graymont functions.
• Work with employees to continue to develop innovative initiatives to improve operational performance.
• Maintain effective relationships with employees, local communities, state and federal regulatory agencies, state and federal elected officials, suppliers, customers and Graymont functional staff.
• Ensure the entire workforce is effectively developed, deployed and managed.
• Ensure quarry operational plans are developed and implemented for optimum ore utilization. Maintain the company’s equipment, assets, and resources to ensure maximum long-term value.
• Implement Strategic Framework and corporate initiatives, ensuring these are clearly communicated, understood, and followed within the plant.
• Contribute to the success of the Graymont by sharing information and applying internal best practices.
• Clearly communicate operational goals throughout the plant.
• Develop and implement innovative initiatives to improve plant performance.
• Maintain effective relationships with functional groups, employees, suppliers, customers, local communities and local, state and federal governments.
• Perform “on call” duties on rotation with the supervision team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 10 years’ experience in heavy industry, manufacturing, and/or mine processing.
• 5 years’ supervisory experience.
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining a safe work culture.
• Must possess strong people skills and be capable of developing and maintaining positive relationships with managers, employees and customers.
• Proven track record for creating employee ownership of safety, production and quality, leads by example.
• Proven teambuilding, leadership skills and team participation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills—both written and oral. Well organized and able to process large amounts of complex information.
• Able to motivate, coach and develop people in alignment with Graymont’s World Class Vision.
• Effective troubleshooting and decision-making skills.
• Strong financial management skills (analysis, budgeting, planning, etc.)
• Proficient computer skills to include MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.

Our Workplace

Graymont derives its competitive edge in large from more than 1,750 employees who bring their diverse skills and energy to work every day at offices and plant sites across North America and Asia-Pacific. In return, we provide competitive wages and benefits, a safe and healthy work environment where you and your team can perform without harm, and opportunities to grow and develop the skills and experience to realise your full potential.