Our Company

Dicalite Minerals Corporation is a growing international industrial minerals company with 16 facilities across North America and Europe. Operating through a fully integrated network of four mines and twelve refining, processing and packaging facilities, the company has a unique multi-mineral platform that includes perlite, vermiculite and diatomaceous earth. These processed minerals are used in a wide variety of applications, including food and beverage filtration, water treatment, construction materials such as acoustic tiles, horticulture irrigation, functional additives for coatings, fire retardant coatings and many more. Our brands, including SPV, Dicaperl, Chemrock Cryogenics and Microlite are well established. Dicalite’s core business is selling wholesale products to blue chip customers such as Sherwin Williams, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Cargill, numerous California wineries, 3M, and Nestle Purina, among others.

Job Summary:

The Business Operations Manager oversees financial, administrative, and operational support functions at a mining and manufacturing facility. This role serves as the primary business operations liaison between corporate headquarters and site operations, ensuring efficient processes, cost control, compliance, and strategic decision-making support. The Business Operations Manager enables operational teams to focus on production and safety while maintaining strong fiscal discipline and business performance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee site budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to site leadership.
• Track production costs, capital expenditures, and operational efficiency metrics.
• Ensure accurate reporting of cost allocations between mining and manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate cross-functional site initiatives, including production planning, procurement, and logistics.
• Support inventory management and materials planning to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Maintain compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and local laws.
• Oversee contracts, vendor relationships, and service agreements.
• Partner with HR on staffing, training, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support the site leadership in fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and accountability.
• Assist in implementing workforce planning, including overtime and shift coverage.
• Prepare reports for corporate leadership, highlighting operational performance and financial outcomes.
• Identify risks and opportunities related to business operations and cost management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in operations, finance, or business management, preferably in mining or manufacturing environments.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency with MS office applications required. (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Experience with ERP systems, D365 a plus.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with industrial minerals or mining operations, a plus.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, environmental permits, and occupational safety standards.

Working Conditions:

• Office-based with frequent interaction with mine and plant personnel.
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing/processing areas; PPE may be required.
• Travel between mine and plant offices as required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Dicalite Management Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person