Asphalt Plant Manager

Edw. C. Levy Co.

The Role

Overview

Oversee daily operations, safety, production, maintenance, and staff at asphalt plants.

Key Responsibilities

  • production monitoring
  • safety management
  • inventory control
  • data reporting
  • equipment reliability
  • maintenance coordination

Tasks

-Monitor plant operations to meet daily and seasonal production targets. -Provide coaching, performance feedback, and cross-training opportunities. -Work directly with Quality Control to ensure mix consistency and specification compliance. -Conduct routine safety observations and ensure PPE and equipment safeguards are in use. -Train and mentor plant staff to operate equipment safely and efficiently. -Lead daily safety discussions, enforce safe work practices, and correct unsafe conditions. -Support equipment reliability improvements and capital project planning. -Accurately record and report production data and plant performance metrics. -Manage asphalt oil inventory, tank levels, temperature controls, and product receiving. -Troubleshoot production or mix-related performance issues. -Plan staffing and scheduling to support production demand and employee development. -Coordinate planned and unplanned maintenance activities with maintenance personnel. -Coordinate raw material deliveries and maintain inventory accuracy. -Work in environments with varying temperatures, dust, and industrial noise. -Maintain clean and organized plant grounds and production areas.

Requirements

  • asphalt
  • troubleshooting
  • excel
  • leadership
  • driver's license
  • 5 yrs experience

What You Bring

-Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and work at heights or outdoors for extended periods. -Ability to Lift up to 50 lbs. -Valid driver’s license -Ability to read, write, and speak English -Ability to think strategically and collaborate on problem solving -3–5 years of asphalt plant or similar industrial production experience required. -Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot plant equipment and controls. -Computer literacy (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, production systems). -Knowledge of asphalt mix production methods and associated oil management practices. -Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. -General knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations and the ability to implement the appropriate related programs and controls

Benefits

-Salary Range: $100-135k -Employee Referral Program -Tuition Reimbursement for qualified skilled trade programs -Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Prescription, 401(K) with 3% Employer Contribution, Long- and Short-term Disability -Student Loan Repayment Program

The Company

About Edw. C. Levy Co.

-Transformed from a local steel-mill service to a vertically integrated materials provider. -Processes industrial byproducts into construction-grade aggregates. -Operates asphalt plants and manufactures concrete and cement products for major infrastructure and road-building projects. -Services include flame-cutting technologies and mobile equipment operation and maintenance across steel mills. -Expanded operations beyond Michigan to multiple U.S. states and international locations in Asia and Australia. -Known for repurposing unusual waste inputs like slag into high-value construction materials.

Sector Specialisms

Construction

Infrastructure

Industrial

Road Building

Transport

Steel Mill Services

Utilities