Reed Minerals, provider of the well-known _BLACK BEAUTY_ **_®_** and new performance based _Sure/Cut_ **_™_** abrasive brands, is an industry pioneer in the processing of products for environmentally beneficial uses and recognized for its high-quality, high-performance abrasives, roofing granules and filtration products. Reed continually develops creative methods of sourcing, recycling, and upcycling materials to provide exceptional value and environmental solutions to the industries they serve. Reed is the most trusted brand in the roofing and abrasives industry with over 90 years of manufacturing consistent, high-quality products. This role oversees and is responsible for prompt and efficient service to our customers, maintains an acceptable degree of profitability for our company and utilizes the work force in a manner within customer specifications. **The primary responsibilities of this role are:** + **I** mplementing and coordinating training and safety objectives + Establishing and meeting production and financial goals + Scheduling of plant personnel + Maintaining clear dialogue with the customer to determine customer needs and services required + Developing financial plan that achieves Company and plant goals, developing a Capital Budget + Administering discipline concerning the violation of Company rules and regulations + Overseeing plant purchasing, plant/equipment maintenance, and plant/equipment repairs and parts + Directing all workforce personnel and functions, maintaining and oversees all daily operations of the plant, and direct and indirect supervision of all plant personnel and staff **Are you a well qualified candidate?** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To be considered well qualified, we ask that you have Associate Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; a minimum of 10 years progressive experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong focus on materials management, production, or engineering; previous responsibilities of purchasing, producing, inventory control, production control, and engineering, as well as shipping, receiving, and warehousing; three to five years experience managing staff; previous experience with Profit and Loss responsibility; and working knowledge of contract administration and safety/environmental compliance **To be considered a top candidate,** you will also hold a bachelor’s degree from 4 year college or university; experience in manufacturing, steel-industry, or other similar environment; a proven track record of improving safety performance and goals; strong communication and leadership skills. “We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching. Reed Minerals is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This commitment applies to decisions made with respect to hiring, placement, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, demotions, transfers, terminations, layoffs, return from layoffs, administration of benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Disclaimer: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.”