Operations Manager in Middleton

About the Company

U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B+ in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry‑leading last‑mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high‑quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage.

Job Overview

Guides, organizes, and directs the hourly workforce in conjunction with lead operators. Manages plant operations and works with maintenance to ensure equipment is maintained in satisfactory condition. Controls plant costs through effective planning and management. Works with Corporate Engineering to develop and execute production activities, and assists the Plant Manager with capital and annual budget planning. Performs administrative duties required to meet job goals including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting.

Essential Job Functions

• Guides, organizes, and directs the hourly workforce to meet or exceed all safety, operational, and quality goals.
• Ensures stationary and mobile equipment is operated properly in accordance with best practices.
• Participates in long‑term planning, including projects, process development, budgeting, and operational schedules.
• Leads training and maintenance of quality, safety, environmental, and health programs, including audit and development activities.
• Plans and schedules operations in conjunction with maintenance to meet sales requirements.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering, or equivalent experience in mining or operations supervision, with at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in an industrial production environment. Leadership skills are a plus.
• OR A high school diploma or GED with at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in production management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites, especially Excel and Word.
• Solid background in operations planning programs like JD Edwards.
• Engineering in a manufacturing background preferred or equivalent background as operations supervisor in a similar field.
• Must be able to handle several tasks at one time and work well with a variety of personalities in an effort to achieve continuous improvement.
• Must possess the physical ability to move throughout the plant and perform activities such as climbing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, and pulling.
• Must also be able to lift approximately 25 pounds.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 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.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Product Management
• Industries: Mining
• Location: Middleton, TN