General Manager

Position Summary

The position is responsible for developing short- and long-term mine, tailings, and reclamation plans. In executing these plans, the General Manager - Corporate Mine Planning

This position will report to the VP of Mining Operations and work closely with the management team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand MSHA requirements and company safety policies and procedures. Serve as a champion and leader for safety, continuously promoting ideas and initiatives to provide the safest possible work environment.

• Develop a thorough understanding of mining practices and various operational areas, including drilling and blasting, mine dewatering, extraction, haulage, capital projects, reclamation, permit compliance, community relations, and environmental management.

• Create short-term (1-year), long-term (5-year), and Life of Mine plans for active mining sites.

• Work closely with site management teams to execute short-term mine plans and provide recommendations on best practices for operational efficiency and sustainability.

• Advise on reserve quality and the resulting product mix for both active and potential future reserves. Periodically validate these analyses against plant performance and production splits.

• Identify operational risks requiring mitigation and projects necessary for sustained operations. Provide input into the 5-year capital plan to ensure these projects are appropriately budgeted and completed in a timely manner.

• Review production records for accuracy and applicability, recommending and implementing improvements as needed.

• Organize and maintain company records and systems related to mining and associated functions.

• Maintain expertise in mining methods and equipment management, including data collection, interpretation, and trend tracking.

• Regularly inspect mining operations to identify potential issues and opportunities for improvement.

• Maintain cordial and professional relationships with regulatory agencies.

• Work alongside the environmental team to maintain expertise in air and water permit conditions and requirements, ensuring facility-wide compliance with fugitive emissions, water discharge, and all other regulatory requirements.

• Contribute to operational management, vendor management, and purchase order administration.

• Collaborate with the management team on business expansion plans, special projects, community outreach, and sales support.

• Manage and direct projects through all phases, from initial planning through implementation.

• Work cooperatively with relevant teams to ensure compliance with facility-wide environmental and quality management systems.

• Collaborate with colleagues to address business challenges and operational issues.

• Mentor plant employees who demonstrate the skills, abilities, and/or educational background to expand their knowledge and capabilities in mining.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering required.

• CAD experience required; GIS experience preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in industrial minerals or aggregate mining, with at least 3 years of direct mine planning responsibility.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the geological systems in Wisconsin and Illinois is strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of methods for collecting, analyzing, and reporting geological, environmental, and/or natural resource field data.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate and present information effectively to all levels of the organization, from plant personnel to executive management.

• Ability to develop or review cost analyses, justifications, and budgets.

• Knowledge of field and laboratory research methods.

• Knowledge of state and federal regulatory agencies and land management policies is strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of environmental enforcement methods and techniques.

• Ability to identify and classify rocks, minerals, soils, and geological formations.

• Experience reviewing and generating basic mineral reserve calculations.

• Experience reviewing and interpreting geological models.

• Drone license and surveying experience are desirable.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

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