Assistant Site Manager

Job Title: Assistant Site Manager

Location: Stockton – TS18 3BL

Salary: Competitive 

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

About us:

LKAB is an international group that sells sustainable iron ore, minerals and special products. We are leading the green transformation of the iron and steel industry by developing carbon-free processes and products.

LKAB's commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is fundamental to our success. By embracing everyone and ensuring that every employee (or potential employee) feels a strong sense of belonging, we build a workforce with diverse perspectives and identities.

We have a proud culture and set of Behaviours and Leadership criteria, which are pre-requisites of being an LKAB employee and demonstrates how we work and how we lead. These complement each other in supporting the overall LKAB vision of ‘Leading the transformation of our industry towards a sustainable future’.

We deliver – from strategy to execution

We work as one team – through collaboration

We learn & adapt – by learning & developing

We use resources with respect – through trust and responsibility

Our clear overarching goal is achieving Zero Harm and everyone who wishes to join our organisation must work within six Golden Rules to create a safer, more secure workplace environment for people to thrive. Our behaviour and mindset are what creates a safe and healthy work environment and our Golden Rules encompass much of what constitutes a good safety culture.

Recognise and praise good behaviour

Lead by example

Lets Talk

Always Challenge acts that could cause harm

Stop and think – What could go wrong?

Never bypass a system designed to prevent harm.

Working within these at all times is an expectation for all employees, current and future.

About the role:

LKAB Minerals UK is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the post of Assistant Site Manager at Stockton.

Working under guidance of the Site Manager to accomplish plant objectives, in areas of Safety, Environmental, Recovery, Quality, Reliability, Production, efficiency, Cost Reduction and innovation. Efficient planning and proactive strategy development for optimisation of plant, equipment & reports.

Accountable for the safe and efficient running of the site, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all staff, visitors, members of the public around all areas of operation by LKAB Minerals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the Supervision of all aspects of handling of materials around site – milling, bagging, transport and loading of finished and raw materials
• Adherence to local and government legislation and LKAB company policy on health and safety, including contractor management, ensuring RAMS, insurances, permits to work and training records are in place and work is completed to LKAB health and safety standards and current regulations.
• Ensure all tasks are sufficiently risk assessed and safe systems of work developed, and suitable control measures implemented
• Ensures adherence to and compliance with, both company standards and those of the 9001, 14001, 45001 and 50001 company accreditations and supporting as part of the site auditing procedures.
• Responsible for the day to day operation of equipment to ensure the safe and efficient operation of that works.
• To operate the plant in order to deliver optimum productivity, efficiency, quality and performance to required standards.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and routine inspections are carried out across the area of responsibility
• Responsible for the efficient execution of orders in a timely and efficient manner
• Have responsibility for the recording and management of stock
• Play active role in OEE to improve efficiency within
• Closely monitors quality of raw materials and finished products and all  product testing Involvement within the Operational Efficiency programme
• Minimise all business losses as reasonably practicable
• To operate the site in an environmentally responsible manner  ensuring quality and sustainability in compliance with company procedures and statutory regulations.

Desirables:

• Experience in minerals processing or similar industries
• Supervisory and Management experience
• Safety Qualifications and experience (NEBOSH or similar)
• Experience of mechanical or electrical engineering would be advantageous
• Ability to plan and organise.
• Good communication skills including IT skills
• Knowledge of Raymond Mills and classifiers would be advantageous

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance (Death in Service)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Store discount scheme

Do you think you have the necessary skills, positive approach and drive to apply for this role?

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Site Manager, Site Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Site Supervisor and Site Management may also be considered for this role