Shift Supervisor

U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B+ in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry-leading last-mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage.

As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For more than 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.

The Shift Supervisor will be a key role Supervising the overall day to day, performance, coordination, management of production, of the specified mining shift to assist in obtaining safety, productivity, efficiency, quality, service, and profitability for the organization.

Essential Job Functions:

• Monitor employee's productivity and assist employees with troubleshooting and work process problems.
• Identifies and assigns work procedures, prepare work schedules and expedite work flow.
• Communicate issues to operations manager and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist the operations manager with development and execution of safety plans.
• Administer company policies including attendance tracking and monitoring.
• Provide coaching for improved performance.
• Prepare reports on accident/incident that happen during the shift
• Plans and schedule necessary downtime with maintenance department.
• Ensure employee Health and Safety through compliance with all safety and mine regulations, company policies and regulations
• Understand, promote, and operate by overall company vision, values, goals, objectives and strategies
• Organize training for equipment operators to improve their competencies.
• Conduct daily pre-shift meetings to ensure employees are informed of safety and production issues
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Education, Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in mine engineering or related fields
• Minimum of 5 years of similar capacity preferably in mining
• Organization - due to handling a multitude of tasks, good organizational skills only enhance chances of success.
• Cooperation - must work well with others including adapting to a variety of personalities.
• Problem Analysis - must be a logical thinker and possess good troubleshooting abilities. Quick thinker and decisive on direction.
• Knowledge Area - engineering or related background. Management background preferred or equivalent background as Operations Supervisor in mining or a similar field.
• Adequate computer skills: Microsoft office, Outlook, Excel; experience with JD Edwards a plus
• Special Skills - ability to handle a number of tasks and bring projects and assignments to closure in a timely manner. Proactive type of person.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:

• Mining Experience

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.