Operations Team Leader - Mississippi Lime : Job Details

Job Title: Operations Team Leader

Why consider a career at MLC?

* 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 worldand we are global! The company is committed to development and employee satisfaction. Join our outstanding team!

About the Job

This position directs the daily production activities in the area of operation by coordinating all aspects of production-related responsibilities in a safe and cost-effective manner.

* Supervises salaried/hourly personnel as needed in performing their daily work assignments

* 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.

* Balances responsibilities of all plant functions to achieve positive results in all areas of responsibility. Works to continuously improve in all areas.

* Ensures a safe work environment for all employees and performs accident investigations as required. Responsible for preparation of safety reports required for internal use and MSHA reporting.

* Performs required clerical functions, including employee payroll, Title V and MACT records, operations data, inventory reports, production reports, safety talk documentation, makes callouts to fill rosters and make emergency repairs, creates work requests, etc.

* Prepares weekly production schedules, employee schedules, cleanup requirements, etc. to meet budgeted staffing requirements.

* Assists in yearly capital project and budget planning.

Required Qualifications

* Education: A high school diploma is required; BS or BA in an engineering or production related field is preferred.

* Experience: 10+ years' experience in a Lime production or similar industry, with 5+ years supervisory/management experience.

* Knowledge: Must have a good working knowledge of MSHA and other regulatory requirements.

* Skills: Supervision skills, including developing, mentoring, and when necessary, disciplining employees.

* Abilities: Ability to think ahead and plan over a specific time span and prepare action plans to achieve results. An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, environmental, plant reliability, productivity, cost efficiency, waste reduction and employee relations in a unionized environment. Must be able to use electronic and manual systems for organizing and tracking plant activities. Must be able to drive change and provide leadership for the area Operational Excellence Program.

* Behaviors: Must be a team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

The Fine Print

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

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 www.mlc.com.