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RESPECT to people, COURAGE to be pioneers and raise the bar, and always demonstrating INTEGRITY and authenticity. Do these core values align with yours? If so, Lhoist North America may be the place for you! We are a company that believes our people make it happen and rewards talent by offering opportunities to further develop your knowledge and interests. Within our organization, we offer safety first environments, collaboration across teams, diverse and inclusive workspaces all while challenging each other to grow.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

To manage the terminal activities of safely unloading barges and trucks into conveying bulk storage. To manage the terminal activities of receiving, storing and shipping lime. To manage the terminal activities of producing, storing and shipping lime slurry.

• Safety and environmental performance
• Service and quality to customers
• Effective and efficient production schedules and inventory management
• Promote safety awareness and compliance
• Ensures area safety inspections are completed, incidents are recorded in a timely matter, mandatory safety stand downs are being conducted, and visual presence is always maintained in the assigned work area for the purpose of discouraging poor safety and housekeeping practices
• Interface with sales team to ensure the needs of the customer are met.

Managing the cost performance of the terminal with the involvement of the Regional Terminal Manager

• Help establish and adhere to the operating budget by managing the day-to-day purchases and activities
• Select and develop an hourly person to perform required labor and general maintenance as needed.
• Evaluate, prepare, and review quarterly performance report
• Maintain the facility to the expectations of efficiency and orderliness.
• Set and consistently achieve aggressive Continuous Improvement goals in "Key Process indicators (KPI's)

Provide a regular interface with customers and use that for product flow planning

• Maintain a close working relationship with the trucking contractors
• Interact effectively with customers, transportation vendors, and sales
• Work with the Alabama shipping department to coordinate product flow

Technical and operating skills

• Good hands-on knowledge of bulk material handling
• Proficient in the technical details of barges and truck shipping, plant and regional capabilities, and the quality needs of customers
• Good understanding of basic mechanical maintenance and able to operate and do basic maintenance on dust collector filters, air compressors, conveyors, docks, and barges.
• Ability to operate onsite equipment such as an excavator, forklift, loader, etc.

Perform other duties as assigned.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Effectively integrate safety and environmental values and compliance into all quality and terminal strategies and activities.
• Able to work hands-on in the terminal as needed. Not afraid of manual labor and has good work ethic
• Good mechanical aptitude and has basic knowledge of facility maintenance and upkeep.
• Self-Directed, able to take broad direction and translate that into day to day self-management of daily and weekly schedules.
• Must be capable of working any shift, on-call, overtime, or seven days a week, if needed.
• Ability to plan and direct the work of personnel and to train and develop an effective workforce.
• Ability and willingness to create a strong sense of teamwork, drive for results/improvement and organization cohesiveness.
• Good leader or supervisor experience is required.
• Must be capable of working any shift, on-call, overtime, or seven days a week, rotating shifts, if required.
• Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Must be able to improve working conditions (safety, quality, productivity, cost) and increase subordinates' skills and capabilities
• Able to work hands-on in the terminal with hourly and temps. Not afraid of manual labor and has good work ethic
• Good mechanical aptitude and has basic knowledge of facility maintenance and upkeep.
• Self-Directed, able to take broad direction and translate that into day to day self-management of daily and weekly schedules.
• Ability to plan and direct the work of hourly personnel and to train and develop an effective workforce and administrate corrective action as needed
• Ability and willingness to create a strong sense of teamwork, drive for results/improvement and organizational cohesiveness.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate on all levels
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good public speaking skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meeting all required deadlines.
• Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs.
• Good understanding of environmental, safety and the desire to following all established procedures are required.
• Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Previous SAP knowledge is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
• Must be physically capable of accessing all plant locations.
• Tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, noise and dust.
• Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 120 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
• Will be working in an office environment as well as in a mining, and mineral processing environment.
• The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions: Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Metallic Particles.
• The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Travel up to 15%.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or GED. AA degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or technical related field or equivalent work experience in the field is desired
• Additional training in trade or military is a plus.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related field is desired.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 2-4 years of previous project leader, leadperson or supervisory experience in a heavy manufacturing, construction, and/or mining/mineral processing environment is required.

Preferred Experience:

• Five (5) plus years of previous Leadperson, Team Lead, Previous internships leading project experience is a plus. Previous mining/mineral processing experience with a good understanding of production operations or similar manufacturing operation is a plus. Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Lhoist North America offers a very competitive salary package that includes but is not limited to comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, vacation, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with Lhoist North America 401K retirement savings options, which include an employer match. Lhoist North America also recognizes the importance of continuing education by offering Educational Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and professional growth.

Here at Lhoist North America, we are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all individuals and strongly support an inclusive workplace. We strive to create an inclusive environment for everyone, and we are committed to treating everyone with respect at all times. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment.