Area Production Manager

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 13 states with over 3,500 employees. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States.

Rogers Group is currently seeking an Area Production Manager based out of Hopkinsville, KY for our four operations in Western Kentucky reporting directly to the SMA Vice President. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to recruit, train, develop, and retain employees while focused on uncompromised excellence in safety, quality, and productivity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Creates and maintains a culture where safety is the number one priority at all locations.
• Plans operating schedules to meet sales demand with maximum efficiency and equipment utilization.
• Prepares reports on production, manpower, budgets, etc. for use in corporate business planning.
• Prepares and implements mine plans at all locations to maximize reserve life and minimize overall production cost.
• Schedules maintenance of equipment and/or plants to insure maximum production capabilities with high availability.
• Research and develop new ways to cut costs and improve production.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and objectives, including safety, personnel, insurance.
• May be called upon by the SMA Vice President to perform other duties.  
• Maintain internal relationships with sales personnel, quality personnel, safety and environmental staff, managers of other operating units and accounting personnel.

• Maintain external relationships with vendors, governmental agencies, outside salesmen, and customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, geological engineering or similar is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing operations and/or engineering as well as significant experience in aggregate processing procedures and surface quarrying and underground mining.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in personnel supervisory role
• Strong communication and leadership skills are necessary.
• Basic surveying and mapping skills are required.
• Proven safety record and excellent compliance in MSHA safety standards.
• Working knowledge of AggQC and AggFlow is a plus.
• Knowledge of profit and loss statements and an understanding of accounting principles.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office and the ability to rapidly learn different software applications.
• Ability to develop strong leadership at all levels. 

• Working knowledge of environmental regulations, standards, and best practices.

Rogers Group provides extensive benefits, strong compensation, and a safe, drug-free working environment.

As a Rogers Group employee, you will have access to our competitive company perks, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
• Company provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match at one year of service.
• Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Holiday’s including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.

• Career growth/advancement opportunities.

RGI EEO Statement

It is the policy of Rogers Group, Inc. to recruit, hire, and promote individuals based on demonstrated merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

All applications are accepted online at www.rogersgroupinc.com.