The Doe Run Company is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the Operations Department at the Doe Run Buick Resource and Recycle Division (BRRD). The successful candidate will coordinate activities that support Doe Run’s best business practices, and be part of a team that ensures the asset value of BRRD is maximized while staying true to Doe Run Culture and Values.

Responsibilities:

• Manage teams that operate a battery breaking, separation and neutralization circuit, a reverberator furnace, a blast furnace, a mix and cast lead metal refinery, and all other supporting unit operations.
• Lead department Safety and Environmental performance of site Operations teams, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, support optimizing and complying with company policies.
• Sustain a quality work force for the site operations teams.
• Conduct timely performance reviews, and provide coaching and development opportunities for direct reports, manage succession planning for teams lead.
• Roll up an optimized departmental budget and forecast, and ensure teams operate within the forecast.
• Lead identification and implementation of changes to the business to support continuous improvement and expansion initiatives.
• Organize operations activities to optimally support peer divisions activities, including core business functions, and expansion project execution.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience: 

• A Technical degree or accredited post-secondary education.
• At least 8-10 years of proven success leading a team of Managers or Supervisors to include providing strategic direction for multiple functions within operations.
• Experience partnering with maintenance to achieve results coupled with experience managing operations in a complex chemical processing environment is required.
• Demonstrated experience setting strategic direction and holding leaders accountable for execution.
• Experience developing and implementing Operational Systems & Processes.
• Experience managing budgets and forecasting business needs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to identify opportunities & build systems for operational functions
• Strong leadership disposition
• Ability to effectively lead and mentor other leaders and operations teams
• Knowledge of pyro metallurgy is a plus
• Ability to be on-call, work flexible schedules
• Strong business & financial acumen

Work Environment & Physical Requirements: 

• Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions and wet, humid, hot, or cold (non-weather) conditions. Occasionally required to work near moving mechanical parts and in confined spaces. Occasionally required to wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to, fall protection, respirator, hearing protection, and eyewear. May be exposed to loud noise levels.
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally required to use repetitive motion and reach with hands/arms.
• Requires clarity of vision and three-dimensional vision.
• Frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds. 
• Occasionally required to life up to 50 pounds. 

Based in St. Louis, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and one of the largest integrated lead producers in the Western Hemisphere. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run has facilities in Missouri, Washington and Arizona and operates one of the world's largest, single-site lead recycling facilities, located in Boss, MO.  Using innovative mining techniques, Doe Run skillfully taps one of the largest lead deposits in the world. 

As stewards of the mineral resources in our care, we strive to provide premium services and products to people who share our belief in enhancing the quality of life. You may view our sustainability report located at http://sustainability.doerun.com/. 

All health and welfare benefits as well as 401K are effective on your start date! In addition, we offer tuition reimbursement to help you grow and develop within our organization with ample opportunities for advancement. 

The Doe Run Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws.