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Position Summary

The General Manager of Operations provides strategic direction and executive oversight for all mine and plant operations across multiple states. This leader delivers production, maintenance, quality, safety, logistics, and environmental compliance, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with company growth objectives. The role emphasizes excellent performance, disciplined management, and a strong safety and accountability culture across all locations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement an operational strategy that maximizes efficiency, reliability, and profitability across multiple mining and processing operations
• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership to establish and achieve long-term production and growth objectives
• Lead strategic initiatives related to capital projects, process standardization, and operational improvements
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for safety, productivity, cost control, and quality across all operating sites
• Develop people, skills, and capacity

Operational Management

• Provide direct leadership and direction to plant managers, mine superintendents, and regional operations leaders
• Oversee production scheduling, maintenance programs, and process optimization to meet tonnage and quality targets
• Drive consistent operational standards and best practices across all sites
• Ensure effective coordination between operations, technical services, and sales teams

Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage toward eliminating accidents, injuries and citations
• Champion a proactive safety culture and enforcing strict adherence to company, MSHA, OSHA, and environmental regulations
• Oversee all environmental management, reclamation, and sustainability programs
• Promote accountability for safe work behaviors, risk reduction, and continuous safety improvement
• Build a culture of responsibility and transparency in all operational and compliance activities
  

Financial & Performance Management

• Manage business to optimize margins
• Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets for each site and region
• Monitor and analyze operational performance data to ensure cost efficiency, productivity, and profitability
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, production improvements, and asset utilization strategies
• Provide accurate operational and financial reporting to the CEO

Leadership & Talent Development

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing operations leadership team
• Foster collaboration, communication, and accountability across all mine and plant operations
• Support workforce development, training, and succession planning to ensure bench strength in critical operational roles
• Reinforce a performance-driven, safety-conscious, and people-first culture consistent with company values

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field
• Master in Business Administration is beneficial
• Minimum 15 years of progressive operations leadership experience within mining, minerals, aggregates, or similar heavy industrial environments
• Proven success leading multi-site operations with full P&L accountability
• Deep understanding of mine planning, processing, maintenance, and logistics
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, standardize operations, and drive measurable results
• Strong financial, analytical, and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across all levels
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to multiple operational sites

Core Competencies

• Results Orientation and Accountability
• Strategic and Analytical Leadership
• Practical Problem Solver
• Operational and Financial Discipline
• Safety and Environmental Stewardship
• Talent Development and Team Building
• Change Leadership and Continuous Improvement

Work Environment

• Regular travel to operating sites, including active mine and plant environments.
• Exposure to outdoor conditions, heavy equipment, dust, and noise.
• Must adhere to all site safety and PPE requirements.

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