Job Abstract

U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a member of the Russell 2000. The company is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 123-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver more than 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, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient. The company has 27 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.

Support management oversight around safety, quality, kiln operations, mill operations and mining. Work with Warehouse Manager to coordinate WIP production to support appropriate packaging and shipping needs. Also, assistance HR around conflict management and team building.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure all process and mining equipment is operated in an optimal manner.
• Maintains production metrics on kiln, mill and mine volumes, and operational downtime.
• On backshifts and weekends, manages all plant assets and resources in the most effective manner to achieve plant goals.
• Monitor/report and take action as necessary on capacity limitations.
• Ensure routine maintenance on Kiln, mill and mobile areas.
• Notify maintenance team for assistance on issues that may result in unscheduled downtime.
• Provide maintenance with repair items for scheduled down days.
• Participate in weekly Maintenance scheduling meetings.
• Manages budget.
• Ensure all quality and ISO measures are adhered to by all Kiln and packaging personnel.
• Work closely with quality control team to identify and address quality issues that may result in off-spec material.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Maintain an awareness of the Quality Management Systems.
• Site leader of Food Safety initiatives.
• Lead by example to make certain all safety and MSHA issues are adhered to by all employees on site.
• Report any and all safety violations to Director of PAB Operations immediately.
• Directs on-site union/company HSE Committee monthly meeting and safety audit walk.
• Maintain, plan and implement safety policy objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals.
• Directs and maintains collection of required documentation to demonstrate compliance with company policies, state and federal laws.
• Inspects production workings to detect unsafe electric wiring, storage, equipment, and working conditions.
• Designs and implements safety training programs to be used by key personnel for training of personnel.
• Gives instructions to personnel in safe working practices and first aid and strives to promote and maintain safety-mindedness of workers.
• Preventive Maintenance goals.
• Plant upgrade goals (installation of new equipment).
• Ensure all general housekeeping issues are addressed promptly and in accordance with MSHA and Company policies.
• Proactively address and control air emissions and environmental excursions.
• Ensure all baghouses are operating within defined ranges.
• Supervision of kiln, mill, maintenance and mine operations.
• Specific supervision responsibilities include assignment of work duties, participation in interview process, recommending disciplinary actions and resolving minor ad-hoc employee relations issues.
• Work to maintain a positive working relationship with the bargaining unit representing plant employees.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Manufacturing Management or 5 to 7 years equivalent experience in production and safety
• 4-years’ experience.
• A minimum of 2-4 years supervisory experiences.
• Follows all Federal and State Safety Regulations, and company safety policies/procedures; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Aid in correcting unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
• Collects and researches data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Understands business implications of decisions.
• Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively.
• Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Manages project team activities.
• Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Makes self-available to staff; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Solid leadership skills.
• Excellent training capability which includes the ability to convey technically advanced material in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bi-lingual preferred
• Safety experience preferred

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.