BASIC FUNCTION: Effectively manage and direct the operations of the plant day to day production department. Responsible for high quality of finished products as well as high performance of production equipment. RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain safe working conditions and practices to achieve a zero (0) lost time injury record within the area of responsibility. Perform work duties in accordance with QSHE Manual procedures. Provide leadership and employee training to maintain high professional standards within the department. Conducts performance appraisals for subordinates and provides fair and consistent disciplinary practices. Report accurate payroll and related employee information to the Human Resources department. Coordinate and schedule operating hours for production equipment and personnel activities to satisfy customer requirements. Maintains proper inventory control of finished products. Ensures that all production equipment is operating at optimum performance levels to achieve high quality, maximum productivity and low production costs. Drives continuous improvement efforts within area of responsibility. Communicate maintenance requests on equipment to maintenance department. Follows up to ensure satisfactory completion. Supervise implementation of procedures to ensure that all production inventory is correct with respect to product, quality and quantity. Generate all production reports necessary to determine equipment production rates, run time and down time reports needed to evaluate equipment availability, to schedule preventive maintenance or repairs. Ensure that process equipment is operated in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations. Ensure that inventory levels of consumable items used within the area of responsibility are kept at adequate levels. Must be able to work swing shifts as needed to fill in for vacations and any unplanned production situations that arise without notice. Perform the Duties of Manager in their absence in attending daily staff meeting. Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Baccalaureate degree in mining, mechanical, electrical or civil engineering or a commensurate level of education and experience, Basic knowledge of mineral grinding, crushing and packaging equipment. Able to comprehend all aspects of industrial manufacturing and capable of solving process related problems. Strong organizational and planning skills. Good written and oral communication skills as well as general management skills. Able to work effectively with supervisors, other department managers and subordinates. Familiar with personal computers and application software, including automatic process control. Capable of efficiently integrating existing methods with new innovations to economically solve production problems in a timely manner. *******THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN DALLAS, TEXAS******* Salary Range: $90k- $100k annually