Operations Superintendent
Job Description
Operations Superintendent/Mining/Metallurgical Engineer/Metals/Operations Manager/Production Supervisor/Chemical Engineer/Process Engineer/Engineer/Operations Engineer/ChemE/Production Manager/Engineering/Special High-Grade Alloys/Recycled Sources/
Our client is a leading producer of special high-grade alloys from recycled sources. They are in search of an Operations Superintendent.
The Operations Superintendent will have ownership/responsibility to operate one of two large sections of the zinc manufacturing facility (using Solvent Extraction/Electrowinning technology to produce zinc).
Responsible for day-to-day operational functions, including safety, environmental compliance, production, cost management, personnel management, operations contractor management, maintenance coordination & optimization projects.
Plant is located 31 miles north of Spartanburg/Greenville SC area, 60 miles west of Charlotte. 380 person plant. The plant has an installed capacity to produce approximately 140,000 tons of high-grade zinc per year & will be fed with Waelz Oxide from 4 EAFD recycling plants located in the U.S.
As the Operations Superintendent job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lead team of 2-3 general foremen, 8-12 shift supervisors & 80-100 operators/ops contractors
- Work with the EHS dept to ensure environmental compliance, facilitate operations training & ensure a high standard of safety/health performance
- Prioritize/communicate maintenance activities with maintenance team (participate in weekly maintenance planning meetings, etc)
- Review operating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) daily, set production targets & communicate with direct reports
- Manage optimization projects as liaison with the capital projects group
- Provide technical support expertise across Leach/SX operations, EW/Melt Cast areas & lead recovery process
- Plan outages to facilitate Operations/Maintenance activities
- Develop/maintain standard operating procedures
- Mentor/train Operation team members
- Fill in for Operations Manager when needed (for future training and growth)
Salary Range: based on experience but can range from $150k-$170k + 12% yearly bonus
Job Code: 137.23BK
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Job Requirements
As the Operations Superintendent requirements consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
- BS in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in mining or metal industry
- Experience in a supervisory/management role
- Previous experience overseeing manufacturing area
- Must have proven track record of progression in their career
Job Code: 137.23BK
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Operations Superintendent/Mining/Metallurgical Engineer/Metals/Operations Manager/Production Supervisor/Chemical Engineer/Process Engineer/Engineer/Operations Engineer/ChemE/Production Manager/Engineering/Special High-Grade Alloys/Recycled Sources/
*Due to the high volume of applications, only those qualified for the position will be contacted.