Mine Maintenance Foreman

Position Summary

Position includes but is not limited to leading the preventive care duties and continuous improvements for the Shoals, IN underground mine maintenance team.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

· Strives for continual improvement on equipment PMs, schedules, etc. to eliminate breakdowns on plant equipment by leading and assisting with A-3’s and other continuous improvement efforts.

· Capable of working with vendors to accomplish plant’s needs. Enters purchase requisitions to order parts and contacts and schedules contractors.

· Responsible for efficiently executing daily maintenance activities necessary for the efficient operation of the mine and its mobile equipment.

· Direct supervision of preventive maintenance and equipment repairs to optimize equipment availability.

· Accountable for maintaining high levels of crew safety performance including adherence to MSHA regulations.

· Training and development of competent employees to ensure appropriate growth and proficiency of applicable mechanical skills within the maintenance team.

· Works with maintenance planner to ensure maintenance activities meet production demand and completion of tasks.

· Oversees the 5S program and housekeeping activities for the maintenance team.

· Responsible for ensuring compliance with the USG Reliability Performance Model.

· Responsible for overseeing the entries into CORE with completion of all required actions.

· Responsible for weekly Kronos approvals.

· Directly supervises mine maintenance mechanics in the performance of their duties and doing performance appraisals.

· Conduct and complete incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are completed in a timely manner.

· Participate in interviews of prospective employees and conduct orientation for newly hired mechanics. 

Competencies/Skills:

· Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the plant organization as well as supplier representatives.

· Working knowledge of computer systems including spreadsheets, databases, and CMMS.

· Advanced knowledge of mine equipment in the areas of diesel, hydraulics, pneumatics and basic electrical preferred.

· Self-starter, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize assigned tasks effectively.

· Leadership capabilities to direct, communicate and plan daily maintenance activities for the mining operations.

Key Qualifications:

· Proven maintenance experience at a supervisory level.

· Working knowledge of the underground mining operation preferred.

· Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

· The ability to lead and develop the maintenance team in relations to accountability and employee relations.

· Proven experience with underground mobile equipment maintenance required. 

· Three (3) or more years in maintenance management position required.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

 EOE including disability/veteran

Salary : $51,300 - $65,000