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. 

The primary responsibilities of this position will be to guide, organize, and direct the hourly workforce in conjunction as well as managing plant operations on the AM shift. This position will plan and schedule production and mining activities to meet production goals as well as work towards controlling plant costs through effective planning and management.

*12-hour rotating night shift

Essential Job Functions: 

• Plan and schedule necessary downtime with production departments
• Communicate production issues to Operations Manager and identify areas for improvement
• Manages specific production & maintenance areas as directed by Operations Manager
• Assist the Operations Manager with the development and execution of safety plans
• Performs administrative duties required to meet job goals including planning, scheduling and reporting
• Follow and promote all safety regulations and report any hazardous conditions immediately
• Assist Operations Manager to ensure development and execution of production activities as outlined within the operations plan
• Supervise plant operators and ensure work is completed as assigned, participate in the interview selection process, recommend disciplinary actions and resolve minor employee relations issues. Work to maintain a positive working relationship with the bargaining unit represented plant employees
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience, and Skills: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or combination education and on-the-job experience
• Minimum of 5 years of in similar capacity preferably in mining
• Prior experience supervising in a manufacturing environment, mining industry preferred
• Experience supervising others in a union environment preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities based on business needs
• Strong time-management skills to successfully manage a variety of projects and assignments
• Collaborative management style with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population
• Strong troubleshooting abilities and ability to use quick judgement to made sound decisions which keep the plant operating
• Excellent Computer skills: Microsoft office, Outlook, Excel, Kronos
• Proactive focus on operations management 

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.