Coal Processing Plant Supervisor

On-site | Allentown, PA – Relocation available

Work Schedule: Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 6 AM to 4 PM, with occasional weekend call-ins for critical maintenance or inventory needs. Shift coverage support may be required during peak demand periods.

Our client is a privately funded East-Coast coal producer that is pouring fresh capital into modernizing its flagship preparation facility near Allentown. They need a hands-on leader who can lift production, safety, and team performance inside a 400 TPH heavy-media cyclone plant. If you thrive on driving measurable improvements while mentoring people, this role puts you at the center of a high-visibility growth initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a zero-incident culture by leading daily safety meetings and enforcing MSHA and company policies.
• Direct crushing, screening, heavy-media, thickener, and load-out operations to hit tonnage, quality, and recovery goals.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance with mechanical and electrical teams to maximize uptime on conveyors, pumps, PLC-controlled systems, and mobile equipment.
•  Analyze lab results, adjust plant settings, and recommend process changes that increase yield and cut refuse.
• Develop and manage shift schedules for roughly 20 hourly employees, coaching two foremen plus electricians and operators.
• Track production, cost, and safety KPIs in Excel or ERP, prepare daily and monthly reports, and propose continuous-improvement projects.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (associate or bachelor’s in industrial or mineral processing preferred).
• At least 10 years of mineral-processing experience, ideally in coal, with 5+ years leading a preparation or similar plant.
• Maintenance and electrical background with proven expertise in PLC controls, conveyor systems, pumps, screens, crushers, and heavy-media cyclone circuits.
• Strong computer skills: Excel, Word, and familiarity with SAP or comparable procurement/maintenance software.
• Demonstrated success improving product quality, recovery rates, and cost per ton through data-driven decisions.
• Leadership and managerial ability to motivate, train, and retain plant personnel; heavy-equipment operating experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of federal and Pennsylvania mining regulations; current MSHA certifications valued.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive base salary, performance bonus, and full benefits.
• Direct influence on capital-improvement strategy at a site backed by significant investment.
• Clear advancement path to Plant Manager for leaders who deliver safety and production gains.
• Long-term stability in a niche anthracite market with growing domestic and export demand.

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