Senior Manufacturing Operations and Reliability Manager

The Senior Manufacturing Operations and Reliability Manager will oversee and manage the operation of a state-of-the-art vertical grinding mill and powder material handling terminal. • Frequent use of stairs, use of fall protection, operation of equipment (skid steer, manlift, loader, company truck), connecting hoses, sampling trucks & vessels, etc.

Overview:

Pay: $107,000 - $133,000 Annually

*Open to relocation for the right candidate*

 

Summary:

 

The Senior Manufacturing Operations and Reliability Manager will oversee and manage the operation of a state-of-the-art vertical grinding mill and powder material handling terminal. This position is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable performance of the milling process, optimize production rates, and maintain high-quality standards for cement output.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Lead day-to-day operations of the vertical roller mill, ensuring optimal grinding performance and continuous production
• Analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement in throughput, energy efficiency, and product quality
• Lead maintenance teams to schedule preventative maintenance to minimize downtime
• Work with the technical services team to monitor and maintain cement quality and consistency
• Supervise operations personnel and provide training to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures
• Enforce safety regulations and promote a culture of safety across all site activities
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Plan maintenance outages and coordinate maintenance contractors
• Provide support and consultation to other Ozinga cement sites as needed

Global Responsibilities:

 

• Regular attendance and physical presence at work is an essential function of this position
• This job may require additional duties not listed above and the employee may be asked to perform those duties to meet business needs

 

Qualifications:

 

Education/Specialized Knowledge/Professional Certifications:

 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, or chemical engineering or equivalent industry experience

Experience:

 

• 5-7 years of experience in plant management, cement manufacturing or similar heavy industrial sectors
• Experience with automated control systems

Skills/Abilities:

 

• Knowledge of cement quality parameters and testing standards
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills
• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations in industrial setting

 

Working Conditions:

 

• Office environment and industrial plant setting
• Work is performed in a cement plant environment with exposure to dust, noise, and varying temperatures
• Availability for weekends and on-call duty as needed
• Local travel required
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicles, heavy construction equipment, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions
• Noise level is usually moderate but can be high and requires personal hearing protection on occasion
• Personal protection equipment (hearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, fall protection) required

 

Physical Requirements:

 

• Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Walking, climbing, and standing on uneven, or muddy job sites in both daylight and after dark
• Frequent use of stairs, use of fall protection, operation of equipment (skid steer, manlift, loader, company truck), connecting hoses, sampling trucks & vessels, etc.
• Must be able to frequently bend
• Must be able to maneuver in and around plants, yards, and jobsites as necessary
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds several times a day
• Must be able to operate buttons, levers, and other controls located on various equipment