Quarry Superintendent - SW Missouri

Quarry Superintendent - SW Missouri

***** SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*****

Kemp Quarries Inc.,a privately-owned group of companies, is a leading producer and supplier of construction aggregates, consisting primarily of crushed stone, sand and gravel spanning Eastern Oklahoma, Southern Missouri and Western Arkansas.

Job Description Summary

• Supervisory responsibility for all aspects of training and development of a safe and efficient hourly workforce through application of the company’s policies and procedures, along with MSHA and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage the performance of day-to-day operational activities including, but not limited to, perform MSHA regulated Workplace exams, pre-shift equipment inspections, validating personnel labor hours, reporting equipment usage hours, reporting plant production, ensuring pit and/or plant operational efficiency, planning and supervising the duties of the labor force, facility and roadway maintenance, product quality control and continuous production improvement.
• Day-to-day general and preventive maintenance and operational efficiency of all classifying and mobile equipment and scale house.
• Develop, submit and maintain an overall reclamation / site plan for management.
• Requisition, order and maintain stock inventory of essential fuels, lubricants, oils and equipment and plant wear parts.
• Communicate and coordinate with shop personnel on all repairs; document all repairs.
• Lead weekly safety toolbox discussions with employees over pertinent safety topics applicable to the task, location or equipment / plant hazards inherent to the operation.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Follow all company policies

Qualifications

• Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• 3+ years’ supervisory experience in aggregate mining operations with a general understanding of blasting, crushers, screens, conveyors, and associated processing equipment.
• Experience with quality control procedures and sufficient understanding of the process changes required to obtain and sustain product gradations.
• Must maintain a safe driving record and have a valid driver’s license. CDL a plus.
• Flexibility to work various schedules although typically day shift will be required.
• Strong work ethic; excellent leadership, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Will be required to complete MSHA certification.
• General working knowledge of iPad and iPhone applications and functionality.
• Basic Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills.
• Good math skills including ability to figure stockpile volumes, conveyor belt speeds, sheave speeds, etc.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work near, around or on light or heavy equipment.
• Must be willing to relocate if necessary.

Required Skills

• Regular, reliable attendance at the worksite or assigned work location.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to operate varied types of heavy equipment a plus.
• Follows through on commitments.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and timeliness in completing work. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Strives to complete work in timely manner.
• Treats others with respect and consideration.

Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); OR
• One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform…