Company Introduction:

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Job Summary:

Basic Purpose

Responsible for directing the operation of the Milling, Intermediate, Primary and Quarry departments in all aspects of safety, health, productivity and environmental awareness.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that employees follow the SGI company work rules, MSHA rules and regulations, State of Wisconsin and EPA regulations and conduct their behavior in a responsible and ethical manner.
• Conduct and record monthly “Tool Box Talks” and any other required safety training.
• Conduct and record job training, task training and equipment training including select mobile equipment training.
• Monitor condition and operation of baghouses.  Complete baghouse report and EPA Method 9 reporting.
• Review mill report/notes from prior shift. Follow up on any issues.
• Collect and review daily safety inspection cards (Blue Cards) from each assigned employee and respond to any concerns.
• Conduct initial walk through and safety inspection.  Check all machinery and equipment for proper operation and general condition.  Report and correct issues. 
• Check housekeeping and general cleanliness of facilities.
• Ensure that all employees complete their assigned cleaning and lubricating duties and properly fill out and turn in the corresponding paperwork.
• Monitor lockout/tagout for employees working on equipment and ensure proper personal protective equipment use.
• As required, check the position and condition of roll crusher tires.  Adjust grates to direct feed if necessary. Record take-up measurements on each roll crusher.
• Obtain report on screen conditions from screenman, and mill crusher condition from chief operator and mandate repairs. 
• Supervise and direct quarry operations, monitor quarry dewatering pump and resolve any problems that may arise in the quarry.
• Direct maintenance on job priority and plan.  Print out work orders using Maximo and make sure that jobs are completed.  Call in additional mechanics or electricians if the need arises.
• Submit any work requests to maintenance using Maximo.
• As required, request and charge out parts from the stockroom.
• Ensure screens being changed are replaced with the correct screen.
• Direct adjustments to equipment as required to achieve tonnage rates as targeted.
• Achieve and maintain quality by monitoring grading and directing process adjustment.
• Slug and adjust cone crushers to specified settings.
• Record and report shift total tonnages and issues including instances that effect tonnage and grading such as equipment breakdowns and hot roll bearings.
• Direct mill, intermediate, primary and quarry personnel on problems related to production.
• Answer outside phone line and communicate messages to appropriate party.
• Supervise any firefighting efforts and replace any used fire extinguishers.
• Call emergency personnel if warranted.
• Administer first aid to injured employees to the best of your training.
• Cover any overtime for positions in the milling and crushing operations that become open because of vacation, illness, call-in or no show.
• Monitor and correct hourly employee timesheet in E-time.
• Distribute paychecks to hourly employees.
• Pass on hourly employee vacation/time off requests.
• Fill out personal timecard and EWA report.
• Attend all required meetings and training.
• Execute the SGI disciplinary procedure as warranted.
• Email management on issues and plant performance at the end of each shift.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

At Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). If you are currently an SGI employee, please do not apply here. Please apply through the "Jobs Hub" section, which can be accessed under your Apps in Workday.

SGI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SGI complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.