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Job Title: Operations Manager

Why consider a career at MLC?

MLC was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2024.

+ Highly collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation

+ Safety and sustainability are top priorities

+ Excellent compensation, benefits, generous perks; focused on employee wellbeing

+ Great development and advancement opportunities

+ Bring your real self to work, come grow with us!

MLC operates the largest lime facility in the Americas and mines some of the purest limestone reserves in the world…and we are global! The company is committed to development and employee satisfaction. Join our outstanding team!

About the Job

Responsible for all activities in their area of operation. Plans and manages oversight of all functions related to operations including, but not limited to safety, regulatory, environmental, cost and efficiency, reliability, and capital expenditures.

+ Responsible for all activities in their area of operation including, but not limited to, safety, production, maintenance, engineering, labor relations, environmental, Operational Excellence, and personnel development.

+ Manages area performance measures both leading and lagging indicators (KPI’s) and provides regular progress reports.

+ Develops annual operating budgets to include labor, maintenance, energy, materials, materials supply, fixed costs, and annual capital commitments.

+ Oversee that production demands are met; product quality is maintained, and production costs meet standard.

+ Ensures effective employee relations. Provides employee coaching and development, and discipline as required. Resolves employee issues through problem resolution. Builds an effective and functional team environment. Develop employees to be prepared for expanded roles within the company.

+ Recommends and implements improvements that impact all aspects of the operating area.

+ Works with personnel to ensure sound reliability, maintenance practices and procedures are in place and are being followed.

+ Ensures all unit personnel are trained to standard work procedures and adhere to established company policies and procedures.

+ Monitors and maintains environmental compliance of all plant processes

+ Ensure that all employees are provided with a safe, clean work area and those employees know and follow all MSHA regulations, Company policies and normal industrial practices pertaining to plant safety.

+ Responsible for and active in all OPEX Pillars.

+ Employees are expected to perform other responsibilities, as needed.

Required Qualifications

+ Education: BS/BA Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. Advanced education preferred or related work experience.

+ Experience: Minimum 10 years’ experience in lime production or mineral processing and minimum eight years strong supervisory experience in heavy manufacturing

+ Knowledge: Must have sufficient experience and training and possess full knowledge of the requirements for operation of the plant, including detailed familiarity and experience with applicable safety standards, environmental laws, techniques of continuous improvement, people development, and knowledge of process equipment and machinery.

+ Skills: Supervision skills, including developing, mentoring, and when necessary, disciplining hourly employees. Respond decisively to emergencies as well as exercise sound judgment in problem solving.

+ Abilities: The ability to manage multiple priorities. Must have the ability to manage employees in an effective, people-oriented manner and be a team player. Must have a demonstrated ability to lead supervisory and hourly employees and get results through others. Have the ability to think ahead and plan over a specific time span and prepare action plans to achieve results. Have the ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost efficiency and employee relations in a unionized environment.

+ Behaviors: Excellent communication skills are required, and the ability to work well with all levels within the organization. Have strong interpersonal skills. A take charge kind of person with excellent people skills. Task oriented and results driven.

The Fine Print

Benefits and perquisites may vary based on the nature and location of each job.

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About MLC

MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company’s expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business. For more information, visit https://www.mlc.com/ .

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