• Job Description

  Req#: MILLM002127

  Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

  The Mill Manager oversees the safe and efficient operation of all Surface Mill operations and logistics. Plans, directs, and controls all aspects of the process including safety, environmental compliance, production/processing and planning, cost control and budgeting, capital projects, quality control and maintenance.

  Job Accountabilities/Responsibilities

  • Accountable for operating department in compliance with MSHA, Company EHS Rules and Quality Standards and policies
  • Accountable for mill operations and logistics as well as maintenance and reliability coordination and production planning in accordance with demand
  • Accountable for process system controls to deliver a consistently high-quality product
  • Accountable for area budget/cost, volume and quality and manages project capital budget
  • Develops continuous improvement initiatives in workplace safety
  • Directs root cause and failure analysis of equipment, processes and OJIs or near misses
  • Collaborates with cross-functional departments to meet plant goals and commitments
  • Actively participates in production and maintenance planning and scheduling coordination
  • Ensures that department follows standard operating procedures
  • Develops and submits expense and capital project requests to support continuous improvement strategies
  • Participates in capital budget process, explains actuals costs versus budget
  • Participates in succession planning activities
  • Develops area manufacturing strategy and cascades the strategy to establish individual employee expectations
  • Responsible for performance management of salaried team
  • Manages EHS Performance and compliance with regulatory agencies
  • Establishes and ensures achievement of all unit Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Ensures adherence to standard operating procedures
  • Ensures compliance with corporate standards (e.g., financial, code of business conduct) and adherence to company policies
  • Actively supports employee and career development of maintenance and reliability personnel
  • Participates in the Site Leadership Team; participates in or leads some initiatives on its behalf
  • Assists with accuracy and approval of hourly employees’ timecards

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree – Business or Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Chemical, Reliability) degree preferred
  • 7-10 years management experience and a minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing setting
  • SAP experience preferred

  Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

  • Possesses knowledge of technical information on the unit/area
  • Demonstrates background knowledge of operating procedure and process
  • Understands maintenance procedures and processes
  • Computer Skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
  • Demonstrates competencies as outlined in the Morton Salt Leadership Competency Model

  Special Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

  • Flexible schedule and overtime may be required
  • Responds to urgent or emergency situations outside of normal working hours, as needed
  • Works in seated or standing positions for prolonged periods of time
  • May perform sustained manual activities at moderate levels of exertion including lifting and moving loads of up to fifty (50) pounds, climbing ladders/stairs and working on elevated platforms
  • Works and travels throughout surface plant and underground mine environment of varied temperatures and humidity
  • Must be capable of wearing all required PPE and must be physically able to access all plant work areas
  • Uses full range of motion
  • Works in general office, surface manufacturing plant and underground mine environment

  At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  Morton Salt is an American food company producing salt for food, water conditioning, industrial, agricultural, and road/highway use.

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