Available Career Opportunity

Assistant Plant Manager – Surface Aggregate Operations

Industry:
Mining and Minerals Processing
Location:
WEST COAST US
Required Experience:
3+ years
Required Education:
BS a plus
Salary:
per year

Summary

Assists Plant Management in managing the production of construction materials (aggregates, ready-mix concrete and/ or asphalt) operations to ensure a safe, efficient and cost effective operation. Ensures proper and efficient utilization of all resources and equipment. Promotes Safety, Health and Environmental, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance programs. WEST COAST US. COMPETITIVE SALARY, VEHICLE, COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDING STRONG MATCHING 401K AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in the management of plant operations for efficient and optimal production level, including scheduling of personnel and equipment.
  • Ensures all plant personnel are continuously trained in order to understand, promote, and follow Corporate Safety, Health, and Environmental standards.
  • Provides direction and training to production personnel on efficient processing methods while meeting safety, quality control, and regulatory standards.
  • Participates in the selection, hiring, training and change of status and separation of employees.
  • Provides mentoring and coaching to employees. Works with manager and HR to address personnel issues.
  • Helps schedule and monitor fixed and mobile equipment maintenance programs. Makes sure that plant personnel are properly trained on maintenance standards.
  • Assists in coordinating activities between Sales and Operations to ensure proper balance between production and inventory levels.
  • Assists in reviewing and monitoring daily and monthly production and financial reports for more cost effective operations.
  • Assists Plant Management in developing and tracking the operating and capital budgets.
  • Leads the daily production meetings and weekly safety meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3-5 years experience in processing and maintenance in the construction materials industry.
  • BS / BA degree, Associates degree, or an equivalent combination of training and work experience strongly preferred; High School Diploma required.
  • Experience in quality control, plant safety, and environmental compliance is required.
  • Knowledge in mining and production techniques and equipment, safety and environmental regulations (MSHA and OSHA), equipment application and operation, and material specifications.
  • Three (3) years of supervisory experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge and understanding of a plant operations (aggregate, asphalt, ready mix, sales yard)
  • Knowledge of drilling and blasting.
  • Ability to plan and manage effectively. Flexible to handle irregular or long hours.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Oracle Business Environment and other software packages relevant to the position.
  • Ability to plan and manage effectively. Flexible to handle irregular or long hours.