Senior Operations Manager

Company: LaPrairie Group
Location: Eau Claire
Posted on: January 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $130,000.00 per year CSI Sands (N.E.)operates state of the art processing facilities to produce industrial silica sand products in Brevort, MI, Buffalo, NY and Cleveland, OH. We are currently searching for a Senior Operations Manager to oversee our team in Buffalo, NY and Cleveland, OH. The position would report to the General Manager for CSI Sands (N.E.) The Senior Operations Manager will lead the operational team to deliver production and financial objectives and will be an integral part of a fast-paced production environment. Relocation assistance to either Buffalo, NY or Cleveland, OH will be provided. Reporting to the General Manager, the Senior Operations Manager will be responsible for: Ensure Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and Quality Management programs are being properly applied, documented, and followed Working with the General Manager to develop and implement business plans for operations, maintenance, finance, logistics and support functions Providing consistent managerial oversight and leadership in Cleveland and Buffalo to deliver business objectives Guiding and supporting the operations teams to optimise performance of the dry plant, trucking and rail car loading supply chain Working with the finance team to support their budgeting, forecasting, financial management, and accounting tasks Ensuring a strong focus on Asset Management including procurement and maintenance planning and systems Delivering regular reports and analysis to provide insight on operational performance and improvement Identifying, prioritizing and resourcing specific initiatives to improve business performance Managing performance of the site teams through effective key performance indicators, targets, and goal setting, as appropriate Proactively engaging with stakeholders including the regulators through regular meetings, updates, and feedback sessions to build strong relationships and address concerns promptly Encouraging best practices, process improvements and operational innovations Skills and Requirements: Minimum 10 years experience in industrial, mining, processing or related industries. Expertise in industrial sand operations, including rotary-kiln sand drying processes, would be highly regarded Experience with supply chain and inventory management to optimise business performance would be highly regarded Strong leadership and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills written and verbal Ability to organize, plan daily tasks, and make decisions with minimal supervision. Proactive with an ability to demonstrate a hands-on approach to leadership and collaboration. We encourage all who are qualified and interested to apply in confidence; however, only those in consideration will be contacted.

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