Mining Production Manager Job at Sparrow Company LLC, Phoenix, AZ

  • Sparrow Company LLC
  • Phoenix, AZ

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operations Leadership

  • Lead daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations

  • Partner with the Plant Manager to execute site objectives, operational priorities, and continuous improvement plans

  • Coordinate production, maintenance, quality, warehouse, and supply chain activities to achieve production, cost, and service targets

  • Improve operational discipline, shift execution, communication, and accountability across the plant

  • Monitor KPIs and operational performance, identifying opportunities to improve productivity, reliability, and profitability

  • Support the transition from reactive operations toward a more structured, performance-driven operating model

  • Provide leadership presence on the production floor and support off-shift operations as required

  • Act as site operational leader in the absence of the Plant Manager

Continuous Improvement & Reliability

  • Drive Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Analyze production, quality, downtime, maintenance, and cost data to identify trends and improvement opportunities

  • Partner with maintenance and technical teams to improve equipment reliability and plant performance

  • Lead or support process optimization, capacity improvement, and operational excellence projects

  • Promote visual management, standard work, performance boards, and daily operational reviews

People Leadership

  • Develop a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and operational excellence

  • Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, operators, and production personnel

  • Support workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, succession planning, and employee development initiatives

  • Conduct performance reviews, establish development plans, and provide ongoing coaching and feedback

  • Promote cross-training and the development of future shift leaders and operational talent

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality

  • Perform all work in compliance with health and safety standards, environmental requirements, and quality systems

  • Champion a strong safety culture focused on hazard identification, risk prevention, and employee engagement

  • Ensure compliance with food safety, pharmaceutical, GMP, and customer quality requirements

  • Support internal and external audits, corrective action programs, and management system compliance

  • Reinforce high standards for housekeeping, documentation, traceability, sanitation, and operational discipline

Business & Plant Management Support

  • Support budget development and management of operational costs, including labor, maintenance, and consumables

  • Participate in capital project planning, implementation, and commissioning activities

  • Collaborate with regional and functional teams to achieve operational and strategic objectives

  • Assist in developing long-term organizational capability and succession plans for key operational positions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related discipline preferred

  • Equivalent combination of education and industry experience will be considered.



Experience

  • Minimum 7-10 years of progressive manufacturing or industrial operations experience

  • Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience in a production, operations, maintenance, or plant management environment

  • Experience in mineral processing, food, pharmaceutical, chemical, bulk material handling, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

  • Proven track record of leading teams, improving plant performance, and implementing operational improvements

  • Experience supporting GMP, food safety, FDA-regulated, or quality-driven manufacturing environments is considered a strong asset

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong leadership and people development capabilities

  • Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and drive accountability

  • Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, equipment reliability, and maintenance coordination

  • Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Understanding of OPEX, CAPEX, budgeting, and operational performance metrics

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and ERP systems such as SAP

Job Tags

Shift work

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