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Omya

Global producer and distributor of minerals

Production Manager - Quarry and Laboratory

Manufacturing & Production OperationsPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeBelchite, SpainNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree or qualification as a Mining Engineer or Technical Mining Engineer is required.
  • Knowledge of quarry operations, drilling, blasting, and mineral resource management, as relevant to the operation.
  • Knowledge of production management, cost control, inventories, and operational indicators.
  • Knowledge of quality and environmental management systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and applicable CE marking requirements.
  • Knowledge of test laboratory organization, calibration, and equipment control.
  • Knowledge of integrated management systems, preferably SAP.
  • Advanced proficiency with office software; AutoCAD knowledge is valued.
  • Knowledge of occupational risk prevention.
  • Good spoken and written English.
  • At least approximately five years of experience in quarry operations and/or continuous industrial processes.
  • Solid experience in roles involving responsibility, supervision, or team management.
  • Availability to work on-site in Belchite, with flexible hours associated with operational needs and availability to travel.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and supervise daily production and extraction and control stocks.
  • Supervise and implement measures to ensure production and product quality.
  • Optimize production processes by defining plant parameters, reducing specific consumption, improving yields, and lowering production costs.
  • Coordinate scheduled shutdowns and major repair work with Maintenance and obtain the applicable approval.
  • Prepare and implement staff shift plans in line with production needs and applicable regulations.
  • Plan order and cleaning activities in the factory and quarry.
  • Organize and supervise laboratory activities, including coordinating work, maintaining equipment, purchasing new instruments, and liaising with suppliers.
  • Participate in projects and the commissioning of new production facilities.
  • Participate in designing new products and conducting industrial trials.
  • Collaborate with the commercial department through customer visits and technical assistance.
  • Perform other duties or objectives related to the position as assigned by Management within the applicable legal and organizational framework.
  • Perform the regulatory technical duties associated with quarry operations.
  • Ensure compliance with internal standards and applicable safety, health, environmental, and quality regulations in coordination with the QSHE manager.
  • Conduct periodic inspections of work areas and facilities to identify abnormal conditions, risks, or deficiencies, report them, and promote corrective action.
  • Promote continuous improvement in preventive safety culture and safe behaviors.
  • Ensure the proper management and handling of substances hazardous to the environment.
  • Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop the production, quarry, and laboratory supervisory and employee teams.
  • Prioritize and assign tasks, ensuring effective use of resources and achievement of programs and objectives.
  • Ensure staff onboarding, training, and qualification in operating procedures, standards, and job risks.
  • Facilitate resolution of complex technical and operational problems while promoting autonomy and collaboration between areas.
  • Promote clear communication, constructive labor relations, and compliance with applicable agreements and policies.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in quarry planning, permitting, and operations; industrial plants; laboratories; and project execution is valued.
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD is valued.

About the Company

Omya

Global producer and distributor of minerals

Omya is a global producer and distributor of essential minerals such as calcium carbonate, dolomite, and perlite. It mines or sources minerals, processes them into products, and supplies industries as fillers, whiteners, or functional components, offering technical guidance to tailor solutions. The company combines a large, worldwide plant network with dedicated technical centers and local labs to provide hands-on support and R&D resources. Its goal is to create value for customers through reliable mineral solutions and long-term partnerships.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$40K
Headquarters
Oftringen, Switzerland
Founded
1884

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