Production, Quarry and Laboratory Manager

• A position in the Operations department at the Belchite factory, with responsibility for the integrated management of Production, Quarry, and Laboratory.
• Responsibility for production, bagging, laboratory, and quarry personnel, reporting to the Factory Director / Plant Manager.
• Participation in new production facility projects, product development, and industrial testing.
• Joining a solid multinational company that is a benchmark in its sector.
• Permanent contract and long-term professional project.
• Ongoing training and real opportunities for professional development.
• Safe and collaborative working environment.
• Social benefits.

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a global distributor of specialty materials. Founded 140 years ago, it remains a private and independent company, headquartered in Switzerland with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. At Omya, we are looking for a Production, Quarry and Laboratory Manager to join our factory in Belchite.

We are looking for a person with a background in Mining Engineering, leadership capacity, and an orientation toward safety, quality, and continuous improvement, who will take on the integrated management of Production, Quarry, and Laboratory in Belchite.

• Organize and supervise daily production and extraction, and stock control.
• Supervise and implement measures to guarantee product production and quality.
• Optimize production processes: definition of facility parameters, reduction of specific consumption, improvement of yields, and decrease of production costs.
• Coordinate scheduled shutdowns and large-scale repair work with Maintenance and with the corresponding approval.
• Develop and implement shift planning for the personnel under their responsibility, in accordance with production needs and applicable regulations.
• Planning of order and cleanliness in the factory and quarry.
• Organize and supervise laboratory activity: coordination of work, equipment maintenance, purchase of new instruments, and contact with suppliers.
• Participation in projects and the commissioning of new production facilities.
• Participation in the design of new products and industrial testing.
• Collaboration with the commercial department: client visits and technical assistance.
• Any other function or objective related to the position that is assigned by Management within the applicable legal and organizational framework.
• Assume the regulatory technical functions linked to quarry exploitation. Ensure compliance with internal standards and applicable regulations in safety, health, environment, and quality, in coordination with the QSHE manager.
• Perform periodic inspections of work areas and facilities to detect anomalous conditions, risks, or possible deficiencies, communicating them and promoting their correction.
• Drive the continuous improvement of the prevention culture and safe behaviors.
• Guarantee the correct management and handling of substances hazardous to the environment.
• Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop the team of production, quarry, and laboratory managers and collaborators.
• Prioritize and assign tasks, ensuring effective use of resources and compliance with programs and objectives.
• Ensure the onboarding, training, and upskilling of personnel in operating procedures, standards, and job risks.
• Facilitate the resolution of complex technical and operational problems, promoting autonomy and collaboration between areas.
• Promote clear communication, constructive labor relations, and compliance with applicable agreements and policies.

Availability to work on-site in Belchite, with schedule flexibility associated with the operational needs of the position and availability to travel.